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#BS-2025-VOLVNL-221D

2025 Volvo Vnl (4)

Based on reports from 6 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
6
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Recalls
9
TSBs
163
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 6 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

2 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 1K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Steering2 (33%)
Brakes1 (17%)
Electrical1 (17%)
Airbags1 (17%)
Lane Departure: Assist1 (17%)

2025 Volvo Vnl (4): Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4), with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 1,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 1K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4), with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

24V791000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2025 New VN truck. A software error in the instrument cluster may cause the anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light not to illuminate. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

25V102000Mar 2025

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:PROPORTIONING RELAY VALVE

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 New VN trucks. The brakes may take longer than expected to activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

25V214000Apr 2025

INTERIOR LIGHTING

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2026 New VN trucks. The hazard switch back lighting may become inoperative. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."

25V257000Apr 2025

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Volvo VN and 2025 New VN trucks. The idler gear bracket fasteners may have been improperly tightened, allowing the idler gear to detach from the engine.

25V520000Aug 2025

STEERING

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2025 Volvo Vnl (4): Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4)?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) is related to the steering, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) reliable?
The 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) has 6 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 3 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) have any recalls?
Yes, the 2025 Volvo Vnl (4) has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo Vnl (4) problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 1,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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