2016 Volvo VHD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VHD years
- Not enough data 8th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo VHD so far. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 0owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2016 Volvo VHD recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. 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: The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2015-2017 VHD trucks. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the pusher or tag axle may be incorrect on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the GAWR information is incorrect, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners and provide a corrected label along with instructions on how to properly affix the new label to their vehicle, free of charge. The recall began June 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1701.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint; suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 VHD trucks manufactured from April 7, 2008, through December 9, 2015, equipped with USK non-greasable drag links. The ball joint seals may be compromised, which can allow water and other contaminants to enter the ball joints.
Risk: If water and contaminants enter the ball joint, corrosion can occur and lead to accelerated wear, which over time can result in failure of the ball joint, possibly resulting in complete loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag links, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1606.
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.
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 VHD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 VHD | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 VHD | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 VHD | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 VHD | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 VHD | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 VHD | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 VHD | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 VHD | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 VHD | 2 | 10 |
| 2007 VHD | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 VHD | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 VHD | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 VHD | 3 | 11 |
| 2002 VHD | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 VHD | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 VHD | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 VHD | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo VHD?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Volvo VHD?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Volvo VHD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VHD model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.