2010 Volvo VNM Problems & Complaints

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

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2010 Volvo VNM yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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Volvo VNM complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VNM. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2010 Volvo VNM recalls (2)

Power train › Clutch assembly

NHTSA recall 13V-268 · Jun 26, 2013 · 23,056 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built without a redundant clutch disengagement switch.

Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles if necessary. The recall began on August 26, 2013. Volvo's recall number is RVXX1303. Owners may contact Volvo at 1-336-393-2000.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 10V-492 · Oct 12, 2010 · 1,926 vehicles

Volvo is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 vhd, vnl, vnm, as well as 2008-2010 vt vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the tire description May be incorrect on the vehicle's certification label.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the labels free of charge. The safety recall began on February 25, 2011. Owners May contact Volvo at 1-800-458-1552.

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2010 Volvo VNM:

Volvo Sleeper glass de-bonding

NHTSA investigation RQ11001 · opened May 23, 2011 · closed Jan 20, 2012

ODI opened Recall Query RQ11-001 after a review of EWR Field Reports identified lower bunk window separations on the subject vehicles.Volvo had issued three recalls for sleeper window separations since 2003.Additionally, Volvo had issued two bulletins for sleeper window issues during the same time period.The frequency of related actions led ODI to open this formal investigation.An Information Request (IR) letter was…

Stop Lamp Switch Signal

NHTSA investigation PE13002 · opened Feb 7, 2013 · closed Jul 3, 2013 · led to recall 13V-268

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received Early Warning Reporting (EWR) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles equipped with the subject automated manual transmission had allegedly experienced a condition where the clutch failed to automatically disengage the transmission from the engine as intended.

Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting

NHTSA investigation AQ18005 · opened Oct 22, 2018 · closed Aug 4, 2023

On October 22, 2018, an Audit Query (AQ18-005) was opened to assess the completeness and timeliness of Volvo Group's early warning reporting, safety recalls, and communications submissions to the agency.NHTSA's investigation determined that Volvo Group failed to recall vehicles in a timely fashion and to comply with other recall and reporting requirements, including notifying owners of recalls and reporting death…

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2010 Volvo VNM have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2010 Volvo VNM, the most recent from June 26, 2013 (clutch assembly). 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.