Volvo Vah Recalls (2021-2026)

What recalls does the Volvo Vah have?

• 2026 Volvo Vah Steering Arm Recall (26V444)
  July 9, 2026 · 3,858 vehicles · Steering

  The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.

  Risk: A loose steering arm can result in a loss of vehicle steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten the fasteners between the steering arm and steering knuckle, as necessary, free of charge.

• 2026 Volvo Vah Wheel Stud Recall (26V350) Do not driveRepeat recall
  May 28, 2026 · 205 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.

  Risk: Wheel detachment can cause a loss of vehicle control or create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed.

• 2021-2026 Volvo Vah Seat Belt Anchor Recall (25V753)
  November 3, 2025 · 242 vehicles · Seat Belts

  The passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

  Risk: A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  Fix: Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer, free of charge.

• 2021-2025 Volvo VN Electrical Software Recall (24V790)
  October 23, 2024 · 124,949 vehicles · Electrical System

  Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

  Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge.

• 2022-2024 Volvo Vnr Wiper Motor Recall (23V511)
  July 24, 2023 · 55,012 vehicles · Lighting and Visibility

  The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.

  Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge.

• 2023-2024 Volvo VN Steering Fastener Recall (23V441)
  June 23, 2023 · 224 vehicles · Steering

  The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.

  Risk: Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge.

• 2021-2022 Volvo Vah Wheel Hub Recall (21V417)
  June 2, 2021 · 1,050 vehicles · Suspension, Wheels and Tires

  The hubcap compression spring can cause the hubcap to separate.

  Risk: A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Dealers will remove the hubcap, free of charge.

• 2021 Volvo Vnl Brake Fastener Recall (20V782)
  December 15, 2020 · 6,982 vehicles · Brakes

  The collets (internal jaws) for the brass fitting inserts used in the pneumatic pass-through plate may have been damaged during leak testing. As a result, the brass fitting may completely release the air brake line from the pass-through plate while under pressure.

  Risk: If the park brakes apply unexpectedly, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the air brake line for proper engagement of the fitting in the pass-through plate, free of charge.

• 2021 Volvo Vah Service Brakes, Air Recall (20V536)
  September 2, 2020 · 11,127 vehicles · Brakes

  The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

  Risk: A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

  Fix: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge.

Which Vah parts are recalled most?

Which Vah model years have the most recalls?

How do I check my Vah for open recalls?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. The lookup lists every open safety recall on that specific vehicle, so you will see which of the 9 Volvo Vah campaigns above apply to you. You can also ask any authorized Volvo dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is on your registration card, your insurance card, and a plate at the lower driver-side corner of the windshield. Brand-new recalls can take a few days to show up, so check again if you received a letter.

What are Vah owners reporting?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA since 2020, by model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, but the components that come up most often show where owners are having trouble.

Excerpts from owner complaints (unverified):

My 2023 Volvo VAH experienced complete transmission failure. Dealer claims failure was caused by water contamination from air system. However: • Air dryer filter had been replaced at authorized Volvo dealer. • Entire air dryer unit had been replaced with new OEM assembly. Despite documented maintenance, internal transmission damage occurred.

2023 VOLVO Vah owner, Power Train, NHTSA complaint 11717490

Can a recall make your Vah a lemon in California?

Owners of a Volvo Vah often ask whether these recalls mean their vehicle qualifies under California's lemon law. Not by themselves. The question is whether a covered defect keeps coming back, or keeps the vehicle at the dealer, after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

1 of the 9 recalls listed here follow an earlier campaign on the same component, which can mean a first fix did not work. Most are single-repair campaigns, but repeat visits for any covered defect still count.

Within the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the same defect was repaired two or more times when it is likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases, and owners outside that window can still have a claim. An owner who prevails 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.

What to keep: every repair order, the recall owner letters, your purchase or lease contract, and a log of dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure every visit is written up, even when the dealer says it found nothing.

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Other Volvo models with recalls

• C40BEV: 6 recalls
• EC40: 3 recalls
• EX30: 3 recalls
• EX30CC: 1 recall
• EX40: 3 recalls
• EX90: 3 recalls
• S60: 8 recalls
• S60PHEV: 1 recall
• S90: 6 recalls
• S90PHEV: 1 recall
• V60: 7 recalls
• V60CC: 7 recalls
• V60CCMHEV: 1 recall
• V60PHEV: 1 recall
• V90: 5 recalls
• V90CC: 5 recalls
• V90CCMHEV: 1 recall
• VN: 18 recalls
• Vah: 9 recalls
• Vhd: 18 recalls
• Vnl: 18 recalls
• Vnl (4): 19 recalls
• Vnr: 13 recalls
• Vnr (4): 9 recalls
• Vnre (electric): 7 recalls
• XC40: 9 recalls
• XC40BEV: 2 recalls
• XC60: 11 recalls
• XC60MHEV: 2 recalls
• XC60PHEV: 1 recall
• XC90: 11 recalls
• XC90MHEV: 1 recall
• XC90PHEV: 1 recall

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