NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Volvo Vah Safety Record
The 2023 Volvo Vah has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Volvo VAH has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving it without star ratings or an official Safety Index score. This absence of federal crash-test data means there is no direct governmental assessment of its crashworthiness. The available record indicates a Light recall and complaint burden band, with four distinct recall campaigns. These campaigns addressed issues including the seat belt anchorage, steering fasteners, the wiper motor, and electrical software. Additionally, federal records show a single owner complaint has been filed for this model year. This limited data set provides neither a definitive endorsement nor a specific warning regarding the vehicle's safety performance.
The 2023 Volvo VAH was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four recall campaigns, and is classified in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Volvo Vah?
The 2023 Volvo VAH has not undergone NHTSA crash testing, leaving no objective crash-safety scores for evaluation. Its overall "Light" recall and complaint burden band reflects four recall campaigns and one owner complaint. Two of these recalls directly affect the 2023 model year: one for seat belt anchorage failure and another for improperly secured steering gear fasteners. Both issues involve critical safety systems. Additional recalls for the wiper motor and electrical software also encompass the 2023 model within broader date ranges. A single owner complaint regarding the Power Train has been registered.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volvo Vah have any recalls?
The 2023 Volvo VAH is named in four recall campaigns. The components involved are: front seat belt anchorage, which may fail due to inadequate attachment; steering gear critical fasteners, which may not be properly secured; windshield wiper motor gears, which may degrade; and Bendix EC80 electrical system software. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the data provided, but owners should verify current remedy status for each campaign through the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Volvo Vah?
NHTSA records one owner complaint for the 2023 Volvo VAH. That single unverified allegation is categorized under the Power Train component. The report lists zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths associated with it. All complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volvo Vah?
The 2023 Volvo VAH has four open recall campaigns; all four should be individually checked for remedy completion using the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov before purchase, as open recalls transfer with ownership.
- The 2023 Volvo VAH has no NHTSA crash-test score of any kind; NHTSA did not test this model year, and that absence is neither a safety endorsement nor a safety warning.
- Two of the four recall campaigns name the 2023 model year directly: one covers a front seat belt anchorage that may fail, and one covers steering gear fasteners that may not be properly secured, both of which are safety-critical systems requiring prompt remedy verification.
- The Bendix EC80 electrical system software recall and the windshield wiper motor gear recall each span multi-year ranges that include 2023 VAH units, meaning a given truck may be subject to all four campaigns simultaneously.
- With only one unverified owner complaint on record, categorized under Power Train and reporting no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, the complaint footprint for this model year is minimal, though complaint counts reflect only what owners chose to report to NHTSA.
FAQ2023 Volvo Vah safety questions
Was the 2023 Volvo Vah crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo Vah have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Volvo Vah. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Volvo Vah?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 Volvo Vah. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Vah 2023.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.