NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Volvo Vn Safety Record
The 2021 Volvo Vn has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Volvo VN has not been crash-tested by NHTSA. This absence of data means no star ratings are available, and thus, no Safety Index can be computed for this model year. The federal record shows a relatively light burden of two recalls and three unverified owner complaints. Without crash-test results, however, these figures offer no basis to assess the vehicle's crash-safety performance.
The 2021 Volvo VN was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns and a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to federal 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 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Volvo Vn?
The 2021 Volvo VN enters the Light recall and complaint burden band. Its federal paper trail is relatively thin compared to higher-burden vehicles in the NHTSA dataset. The two recalls on record are multi-year campaigns, sweeping this model year into broader remedies covering 2019-2025 and 2020-2025 ranges respectively. The seat fastener recall presents a direct physical safety concern: an inadequately secured passenger bench seat could compromise occupant protection in a sudden stop or collision. The Bendix EC80 software recall addresses the braking system, a critical safety function on a heavy commercial truck. Three owner complaints have been filed, with no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities. No tested sibling years exist in the NHTSA dataset, offering no indirect crash-performance reference point for this model.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Volvo Vn have any recalls?
The 2021 Volvo VN is covered by two federal recall campaigns. The first addresses electrical system software, specifically involving Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Braking components across a broad range of model years. The second addresses seats and critical fasteners, with the concern that the passenger-side bench seat may be inadequately secured. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory appears in the DATA block for this model year.
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
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS23V769000
Risk: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
Reported 2023-11-15
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Volvo Vn?
Three owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2021 Volvo VN. The top components cited are Unknown or Other, accounting for two of the three reports, and Electrical System, accounting for one. One report also references Structure. All are unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Volvo Vn?
Two recalls are on record for the 2021 Volvo VN. Owners or prospective buyers should check the specific VIN on the NHTSA website to determine if these recalls have been addressed for an individual truck.
- The 2021 Volvo VN has no NHTSA crash-test result and no star ratings for any category, meaning there is no federal impact-performance data available for this specific model year.
- Two recalls cover this model year: one for Bendix EC80 braking software affecting trucks from 2020-2025, and one for a potentially inadequately secured passenger-side bench seat affecting 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles.
- All three owner complaints on file for this model year are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA, with zero crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths recorded among those reports.
- The Light burden band assigned to this model year reflects only the volume of recalls and complaints in the federal record and is not a measure of crash-safety performance or a substitute for crash-test data.
FAQ2021 Volvo Vn safety questions
Was the 2021 Volvo Vn 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 2 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Volvo Vn have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Volvo Vn. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Volvo Vn?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2021 Volvo Vn. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Vn 2021.
- 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.