The 2022 Volvo VNR has 5 recalls, the most serious being two electric-powertrain issues: a coolant line that can come loose inside the high-voltage battery pack and cause an electrical short and fire, and an adaptive cruise control system that can apply the brakes far too aggressively under light loads, locking up the rear axle and causing loss of control.
Both of these recalls affect the electric VNR variant only. On the chassis side, a hubcap compression spring can fail and send a hubcap off the wheel while the truck is moving, leaving debris in the road for other drivers. Sleeper cab models have a separate concern: interior cabinets that were not correctly installed can detach and fall, posing an injury risk to anyone in the cab. The wiper system also has a known issue where the motor gears wear out ahead of schedule and the wipers stop working entirely, cutting visibility in rain or snow.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail and the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The coolant line connecting to the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, allowing coolant to leak out and potentially causing an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Volvo Trucks and battery manufacturer Akasol will inspect and replace the battery pack as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The adaptive cruise control system may cause sudden hard braking when activated under light load conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will secure wiring, remove radar components, and reprogram the anti-lock braking system to disable adaptive cruise control.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Sleeper cab cabinets may be installed incorrectly and could detach or fall during operation.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the cabinets and install new bolts and washers as needed to secure them.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The compression spring inside the hubcap can fail, causing the hubcap to separate from the wheel.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the hubcap at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
