Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2012 Volvo VNL has 14 recalls, 5 complaints.
14
Recalls
5
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
15V634000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Volvo VNL trucks manufactured December 1, 2011, to September 1, 2013, equ...
14V356000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Volvo Trucks of North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 VNL and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured November 17, 2010, through F...
15V524000
SERVICE BRAKES
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured May 31, 2011, to December 1, 2014. In th...
15V643000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VNL and VNM trucks manufactured June 21, 2010, to December 14, 2012. The...
14V739000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012, 2014-2015 VHD, 2012-2015 VNL, and 2014-2015 VNM trucks manufactured June 16, ...
13V152000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIR
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 VHD and VNL vehicles manufactured December 13, 2010, through July 17, 201...
13V102000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Volvo is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks, manufactured from April 18, 2011, through March 14, 2013, and equipped with ...
11V265000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD, VNL, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31...
13V349000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNM trucks manufactured February 1, 2010, through Sept...
11V294000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 VHD, VNL, AND VNM TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE DRIVEL...
14V740000
TIRES
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 VAH and VNL trucks manufactured May 12, 2010, to October 31, 2014. The a...
11V460000
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
VOLVO TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VNL AND VNM TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 1, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DURING THE COUPLIN...
13V268000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 VAH, VHD, VNL, VNM, and VT models. The affected vehicles were built witho...
12V036000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
VOLVO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 VHD AND MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 VNL AND VNM VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2012 Volvo VNL.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2017 | SUSPENSION | I BOTH THE VOLVO 780 SEMI TRUCK 8 MONTHS AGO AND I DO STILL HAVE A PROBLEM. I DO REPLACE WHOLE SUSPE... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER RECALL ON TH... |
| Sep 20, 2015 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 (NA) VOLVO VNL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GETTING OFF THE TOP BUNK O... |
| Mar 9, 2015 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | DRAG LINK FAILED, A KNOWN ISSUE TO THE MANUFACTURER RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL. CRASHED INTO... |
| Feb 28, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLVO VNL 670. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAI... |