2023 Volvo VN Engine Control Module Recall (22V605)
Volvo Trucks North America · 12 vehicles · Reported August 9, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 12 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall. An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Contact a dealer about the recall repair.
Recall 22V605 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V605000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2203 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 9, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2023 Volvo VN |
| Units affected | 12 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Engine > Engine Control Module (Ecu / Ecm) |
| Safety risk | An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Volvo VN in recall 22V605?
The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo VN vehicles. The engine control module (ECM) may experience an internal electrical short-circuit, causing the engine to stall.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 VN with recall 22V605?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An unexpected engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your VN shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the engine control module, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V605?
Recall 22V605 covers 12 vehicles: 2023 Volvo VN.
NHTSA lists 12 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Volvo | VN |
What is the fix for the VN engine control module recall?
Yes. Cummins will replace the ECM and perform a recalibration.
Cummins will replace the ECM and perform a recalibration. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 29, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2203.
When was recall 22V605 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 22V605 to NHTSA on August 9, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 29, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 9, 2022 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V605000. |
| September 29, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your VN was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my VN is part of recall 22V605?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V605 is open on your VN, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V605000 is open on your VN, it will be listed there, along with Volvo recall number RVXX2203. You can also ask any Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should VN owners do about recall 22V605?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V605000 applies to your VN.
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the engine control module happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are VN owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the engine have been filed since recall 22V605 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 22V605 make my VN a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2023 Volvo VN back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V605
Is the 22V605000 recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are normally free at authorized dealers. Check the owner letter or ask the dealer to confirm before work begins.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 29, 2022.
How do I know if my VN is part of recall 22V605000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V605000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volvo. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.