2023 Volvo VHD Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the VHD at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2023 Volvo VHD yet, but there are 5 recalls. 5 recalls cover this model year.

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2023 Volvo VHD recalls (5)

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-790 · Oct 23, 2024 · 124,949 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Seats › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 23V-769 · Nov 15, 2023 · 638 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly…

Remedy: Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor

NHTSA recall 23V-511 · Jul 24, 2023 · 55,012 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNR, VNL, VHD, and VAH trucks. The windshield wiper motor gears may wear prematurely, causing the motor to fail.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Steering › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 23V-441 · Jun 23, 2023 · 224 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2024 VN, VHD, and VAH trucks. The steering gear fasteners may not be properly tightened.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 23V-403 · Jun 4, 2023 · 29 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Truck) is recalling certain 2022-2024 VNL and VHD vehicles equipped with RollTek driver seats. A missing circuit will prevent the side air bag from deploying during a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will connect a jumper harness between the seat and main cab harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo VHD have?

There are 5 recalls for the 2023 Volvo VHD, the most recent from October 23, 2024 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.