NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Volvo Vah
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Volvo VAH is a commercial vehicle offering from Volvo, aimed squarely at fleet operators, logistics companies, and vocational buyers who need a purpose-built workhorse. Sitting outside the traditional passenger car segment, it carries the Volvo nameplate's long-standing association with safety into the commercial space, though the safety data picture for this model year is notably thin.
The 2023 Volvo Vah has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers who cover commercial vehicles generally position the Volvo VAH as a well-engineered vocational platform with a focus on driver comfort and cab refinement relative to its working-class peers. They tend to highlight ergonomic cab design and Volvo's broader commitment to driver-centric features, while noting that buyers in this segment prioritize uptime and application fit over driving dynamics.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE25V753000
Risk: A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 10, 2025.
Reported 2025-11-03
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24V790000
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.
Remedy: 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.
Reported 2024-10-23
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR23V511000
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield wiper motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2309.
Reported 2023-07-24
STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS23V441000
Risk: Loose steering gear fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 18, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2307.
Reported 2023-06-23
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.