AI Damage2022 Volvo VNR: common problems
The maker issued 138 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 138
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR
Chassis Equipped With VECU5 Active Datalink/Communication Faults For Multiple Modules; ABS And SRS Communication Faults.
- Fleet Improvement Campaign
Certain Volvo VN model trucks have seat cushions that are thinner and wear faster than previous seat model. Follow the instructions below to replace the seat cushion with an alternative cushion that is acceptable.
- CBR
After cluster replacement and programming, the Driver Information Display (DID) may not function as designed.
- CBR
It may be possible for Bergstrom controlled Eberspacher Espar parking heaters to ignite and burn for 5 min and never start again.
- CBR
Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.
- CBR
On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
- CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- CBR - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P107471 - AMT-F
- CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft
- CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built…
- CBR
TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
NHTSA lists 138 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 2022 Volvo VNR?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 138 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2022 Volvo VNR?
NHTSA lists 138 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 2022 Volvo VNR 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 2022 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.