2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vnre (electric) years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 6 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) so far. There are 6 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 6safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) recalls (6)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2023-2025 VNR Electric trucks. The high voltage battery may contain loose hardware, which can create a short circuit inside the battery cells.
Risk: A high voltage battery that short circuits increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed April 24, 2025. Owner letters will be mailed on or before August 25, 2025, for the additional vehicles added on July 22, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2501.
Electrical system:software; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Risk: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.
Electrical system:wiring:relays/solenoids
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
Risk: A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2306.
Electrical system:wiring:switches/knobs/buttons
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
Risk: A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2301.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery:thermal management:fluid/coolant
Problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2022-2023 VNRE vehicles. The coolant line in the high voltage battery pack may not be fully seated and locked, which can result in the loss of coolant and an electrical short circuit.
Risk: A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Volvo will inspect the battery packs, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The affected vehicles are within the manufacturer's control and therefore no owner letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586.
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.
Other Volvo Vnre (electric) years
← 2022 Vnre (electric) · 2024 Vnre (electric) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Vnre (electric) | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 Vnre (electric) | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 Vnre (electric) | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 Vnre (electric) | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 Vnre (electric) | 0 | 4 |
| 2019 Vnre (electric) | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Volvo Vnre (electric)?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Volvo Vnre (electric)?
Yes, 6 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2023 Volvo Vnre (electric) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vnre (electric) model years, the 2023 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.