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2021 Volvo VN

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024633 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2409

23 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2020–2025 · VHD 2020–2025 · VN 2020–2025 · VNR 2020–2025

What is wrong

On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, including the antilock braking system, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and the collision mitigation system. Note: For the VNR model, this recall affects only the VNRe model. Safety Risks: Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reprogram the ECU software.

19,251 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2024586 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2408

4 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: VN 2021–2024

What is wrong

Under certain conditions, a software problem may cause the throttle signal to be inverted. If this happens, the engine may not return to idle. As a result, the trucks don't meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations. Note: This recall only affects certain trucks equipped with a Cummins X15d engine.

Why it matters

An engine that doesn't return to idle could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the electronic control unit software.

138 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023613 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2312

15 November 2023

Transport Canada lists: VN 2019–2024 · VNM 2019–2024 · Vnrhd 2019–2024

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with an optional passenger-side bench seat, the seat may not be properly attached to the floor. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the passenger-side bench seat fasteners

114 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2021 Volvo VN have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2021 Volvo VN. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.