NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2003–2006

Volvo VH recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints for the Volvo VH, covering model years 2003 to 2006. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (2), and Service Brakes, Air is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
3 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
4 model years with data (2003–2006)

most complaints: 2006 (2 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes, Air (2 complaints)
latest recall 05V311000 (reported Jul 7, 2005)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
1 complaint reporting a fire (33.3%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Volvo VH complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 2 of 3, or 66.7%. Next come 2003 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Volvo VH complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Volvo VH complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a fire
2003	1	1
2006	2	0
All model years	3	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Volvo VH components

top 2 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes, Air is the component named most often, in 2 complaints (66.7% of all 3), followed by Electrical System (1).

Components named most often in Volvo VH complaints (top 2)

Components named most often in Volvo VH complaints (top 2)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes, Air	2	66.7%
Electrical System	1	33.3%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Volvo VH recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name VH, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2004 to 2006. The 2004, 2005 and 2006 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Volvo VH recall campaigns covering each model year
2004: 1 campaign	2005: 1 campaign	2006: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 05V311000
Reported Jul 7, 2005
Suspension
Model years 2004–2005
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, equipped with holland air suspension systems, a transverse beam casting may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension?s transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Consequence:
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on August 26, 2005. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America
NHTSA campaign 05V182000
Reported Apr 22, 2005
Wheels
Model year 2006
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Consequence:
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on June 30, 2005 owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Filed by Volvo Trucks North America

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Volvo VH questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Volvo VH have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Volvo VH, covering model years 2003 to 2006. The most recent, 05V311000, was reported on July 7, 2005 and is filed under “Suspension”. The 2004, 2005 and 2006 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Volvo VH model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 2 of the 3 complaints in NHTSA’s file (66.7%). The next is 2003 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Volvo VH complaint?

Service Brakes, Air is the component named most often: 2 complaints, or 66.7% of all 3. Electrical System (1) follows. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Volvo VH?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Volvo dealer.

How many Volvo VH complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 3 complaints, 0 report a crash, 1 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Volvo models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Volvo VIN decoder with every Volvo model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Volvo XC90 2003–2025 · 35 recalls · 1,521 complaints
Volvo S60 2000–2025 · 40 recalls · 1,264 complaints
Volvo S80 1999–2016 · 27 recalls · 954 complaints
Volvo V70 1996–2016 · 22 recalls · 933 complaints
Volvo XC60 2009–2025 · 36 recalls · 647 complaints
Volvo S70 1995–2002 · 6 recalls · 593 complaints
Volvo S40 2000–2011 · 12 recalls · 491 complaints
Volvo XC70 2001–2016 · 19 recalls · 417 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.