MODEL
Volvo Vn Safety
NHTSA safety across every Volvo Vn model year we cover.
Across the 3 model years of the Volvo Vn we cover (2020 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 11 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Volvo VN, a Class 8 heavy-duty commercial truck, received no NHTSA star ratings for any crash test category. This is typical for vehicles of its type, as this model is not subject to the same crash-test regimen as passenger vehicles; its safety performance is assessed through commercial trucking standards. The truck has been the subject of recalls, and 8 owner complaints have been registered with NHTSA. One injury and zero deaths have been reported.
The Volvo VN, across model years 2020 through 2024, has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, as is typical for commercial Class 8 trucks. Consequently, no Safety Index or star ratings are available to assess its performance in standard passenger-vehicle crash scenarios. The safety profile for this vehicle must instead be evaluated through its recall history and owner-reported incidents. Across the five model years, 11 recalls have been issued. For a high-volume commercial platform, this level of recall activity, while notable, is not an anomaly for the segment. Fleet managers and purchasers should verify the remediation status of all applicable recalls for any specific unit. NHTSA has received 5 owner complaints for the Volvo VN across these years. These complaints include reports of 1 crash and 1 injury. These are unverified allegations; the low complaint volume likely reflects the operational profile of a commercial vehicle rather than a complete absence of incidents. Without independent crash-test data, fleet buyers must rely on recall compliance, internal safety audits, and Volvo's own disclosures regarding driver-assistance technologies when assessing the VN's safety.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers and fleet industry observers generally regard the Volvo VN as a well-refined, driver-focused commercial truck with a comfortable cab environment and capable highway driving dynamics. Professional assessments tend to highlight its cabin ergonomics and the quality of its driver-assistance features as meaningful differentiators in the competitive Class 8 long-haul segment.
- NHTSA does not conduct standard crash tests on Class 8 commercial trucks like the Volvo VN, so no star ratings or Safety Index scores exist for this model - fleet buyers should evaluate safety through Volvo's own active safety technology specifications and third-party commercial fleet safety programs.
- Eleven recalls were issued across the 2020 to 2024 model years. Any prospective buyer or fleet operator should use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool to verify that all applicable recalls have been properly remediated on a specific vehicle before placing it in service.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA total only 5 across five model years, including 1 reported crash and 1 reported injury. These are unverified allegations, but the low count may also reflect that commercial operators often report issues through fleet channels rather than directly to NHTSA.
- Because this is a commercial vehicle operated by professional drivers under FMCSA regulations, safety oversight extends beyond NHTSA into federal motor carrier compliance programs - fleet managers should ensure any VN unit is current on both NHTSA recall remediation and applicable FMCSA inspection requirements.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Volvo Vn with 7 recalls.