Vehicle safety record

2016 Volvo VNX Problems, complaints & recalls

No owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo VNX have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2016 for the steering.

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NHTSA data checked yesterday

44/100Safety Index

CAbout as many problems as a typical VNX year, for its age

Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

2016 Volvo VNX 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

Steering

16V097000Feb 17, 201618,116 vehicles affected

Do not drive

The problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 VNL, VNX, and VNM trucks manufactured from May 11, 2015, through April 18, 2016. The trucks may have been manufactured without a roll pin on the steering shafts. If the roll pin is missing, the lower steering shaft may disconnect from the junction block. Also, the bolt connecting the upper steering shaft to the lower steering shaft may not have been properly tightened. Either condition can lead to separation of the steering shaft.
The risk: Separation of the steering shaft will result in complete loss of steering which may lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix: Volvo is strongly recommending that the affected vehicles not be driven until the interim remedy is applied. An interim notice was sent to Volvo owners on March 16, 2016, and an interim repair is available now. A second notice was mailed on May 13, 2016. The final remedy is now available. Both remedies are free of charge. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-877-800-4945 opt #1. Volvo's recall numbers for this campaign are RVXX1602 and RVXX1603. This recall supersedes safety recall 15V-786.

Parking brake: actuator

15V026000Jan 22, 2015170 vehicles affected

The problem: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2015 and 2016 VNX and VNL trucks manufactured from May 20, 2014, through March 6, 2015, equipped with certain Haldex Life Seal Type 30/30 Long Stroke Air Brake Actuators manufactured January 9, 2014, to October 28, 2014. The affected actuators may have an incomplete attachment of the internal rubber diaphragm to the actuation mechanism of the parking brake section of the Life Seal actuator.
The risk: If the diaphragm is not completely attached, there may be internal leakage from the service section past the diaphragm, potentially trapping air pressure in the parking brake section. This air pressure in turn, if not vented, may prevent full release of the actuator unit, and may induce brake drag and may result in overheated wheelend service brakes, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator and replace, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1501.

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Volvo VNX: every year compared

2015 02016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Year	Recalls	Top problem	Grade
2020	1	-	C
2019	1	-	B
2018	1	-	B
2017	2	-	C
2016	2	-	C
2015	2	-	C

All VNX years

2016 Volvo VNX vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2016 Volvo VNX	0	2	0	C
2016 Volvo V60 CC	48	0	2	F	Compare
2016 Volvo S60	28	4	1	C	Compare
2016 Volvo S60CC	27	2	1	F	Compare
2016 Volvo S60I	26	1	1	F	Compare
2016 Volvo V60	14	4	0	D	Compare
2016 Volvo VNL	12	6	2	D	Compare
2016 Volvo S80	6	2	0	A	Compare
2016 Volvo 780	2	0	1	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 VNX

Does the 2016 Volvo VNX have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Volvo VNX: steering (February 2016); actuator (January 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 VNX had?

None have been filed with NHTSA so far.

Is the 2016 Volvo VNX a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo VNX 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 VNX 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 yesterday. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data