2022-2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) Fluid and Coolant Recall (22V705)
Volvo Trucks North America · 9 vehicles · Reported September 21, 2022
Volvo Trucks North America is recalling 9 2022-2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V705 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V705000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | RVXX2204 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | September 21, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Vehicles | 2022-2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) |
| Units affected | 9 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Traction Battery > Thermal Management > Fluid / Coolant |
| Safety risk | A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2022-2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) in recall 22V705?
The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNRE vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2023 Vnre (electric) with recall 22V705?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Vnre (electric) shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the fluid and coolant, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V705?
Recall 22V705 covers 9 vehicles: 2022-2023 Volvo Vnre (electric).
NHTSA lists 9 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | Volvo | Vnre (electric) |
What is the fix for the Vnre (electric) fluid and coolant recall?
Yes. Volvo will inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge.
Volvo will inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicles are within the manufacturer's control and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
Manufacturer recall number: RVXX2204.
When was recall 22V705 announced?
Volvo Trucks North America reported recall 22V705 to NHTSA on September 21, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| September 21, 2022 | Volvo Trucks North America filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V705000. |
This recall was filed 49 months ago. If your Vnre (electric) was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Vnre (electric) is part of recall 22V705?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V705 is open on your Vnre (electric), it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V705000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Vnre (electric) owners do about recall 22V705?
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 22V705000 applies to your Vnre (electric).
- Call a Volvo dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the fluid and coolant 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 Vnre (electric) owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 22V705 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 22V705 make my Vnre (electric) 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)).
Battery and electric drive repairs are among the slowest repairs in the industry. A 2022-2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) waiting on a battery module or drive unit can sit at the dealer for weeks, and every day counts toward the 30-day figure in California's lemon law presumption.
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.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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 22V705
Is the 22V705000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Vnre (electric) is part of recall 22V705000?
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.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
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 22V705000 (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.