2016 Volvo VAH Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VAH years
- Not enough data 2nd of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo VAH so far. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2016 Volvo VAH recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:headlights
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
Risk: Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Discrepancies in Required CFR Reporting (AQ18005) — opened Oct 22, 2018, closed Aug 4, 2023.
Other Volvo VAH years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 VAH | 0 | 3 |
| 2025 VAH | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 VAH | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 VAH | 1 | 4 |
| 2022 VAH | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 VAH | 0 | 5 |
| 2020 VAH | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 VAH | 0 | 3 |
| 2018 VAH | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 VAH | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 VAH | 0 | 3 |
| 2014 VAH | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 VAH | 0 | 5 |
| 2012 VAH | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 VAH | 0 | 5 |
| 2010 VAH | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 VAH | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 VAH | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 VAH | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo VAH?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Volvo VAH?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Volvo VAH a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VAH model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.