- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 VAH and VHD trucks manufactured April 1, 2014, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with headlights that do not meet the minimum intensity requirements, resulting in insufficient illumination of the roadway. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- The risk
- Headlights that provide insufficient illumination increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the headlights, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2016. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1505.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Volvo Vah Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo Vah have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2015 for the headlights.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Vah year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Volvo Vah recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 VAH trucks manufactured January 31, 2011, to June 25, 2015, and equipped with a sealed drag link. In the affected trucks, the draglink ball socket boot may be damaged due to the angle of the ball stud. A damaged boot may allow contaminants to enter and corrode the ball socket.
- The risk
- Corrosion will accelerate wear of the ball, possibly resulting in the ball joint separating from the socket, causing loss of steering and an increased risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drag link with one that has an improved geometry, free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1503.
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Volvo Vah: every year compared
All Vah years2016 Volvo Vah vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo Vah | 0 | 2 | A | |
| 2016 Volvo V60 CC | 48 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo S60 | 28 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo S60CC | 27 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo S60I | 26 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo V60 | 14 | 4 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo VNL | 12 | 6 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo S80 | 6 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Volvo 780 | 2 | 0 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Volvo Vah
Does the 2016 Volvo Vah have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volvo Vah: headlights (October 2015); connection (August 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Volvo Vah had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Volvo Vah a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Volvo Vah year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2016 Volvo Vah has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data