AI Damage2025 Volvo VN: common problems
The maker issued 76 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 76
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in…
Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. The alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable…
- The ELD connected to the RP1226 connector in the truck remains powered on always
As a result in the batteries being depleted within a very short amount of time (a few hours after the truck is shut down).
- This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box…
This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box due to misalignment during installation.
- The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of DTC P107B86…
The purpose of this CBR is to provide steps on how to correct a customer complaint of DTC P107B86 accompanied With intermittent loss of throttle.
- If you have received this document, it is because one or more of the following Faults has been active for…
If you have received this document, it is because one or more of the following Faults has been active for at least 5 minutes and can potentially prevent the Supplemental Restraint System/Airbag Inflation System (SRS)…
- CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear
- CBR - No Start Condition After Over the Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
- SC - Volvo Trucks has determined that a select group of trucks were built with an AHI Module fuel pressure…
SC - Volvo Trucks has determined that a select group of trucks were built with an AHI Module fuel pressure sensor which does not meet our specifications.
- CBR - It has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings…
CBR - It has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings around the windshield opening.
- CBR - Observing debris within the cooling system is possible, with this debris potentially being dark and…
- CBR - Volvo Chassis - I-Shift Transmission - Moisture / Contamination Found In The Transmission Electronic…
CBR - Volvo Chassis - I-Shift Transmission - Moisture / Contamination Found In The Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU ) Air Ports And Control Housing.
- CBR - Volvo Chassis – Grille Spacers Loosening Over Time
NHTSA lists 76 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Volvo VN?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 76 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Volvo VN?
NHTSA lists 76 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Volvo VN from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.