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2013 Volvo VNL Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
207,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
14campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2013 Volvo VNL (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Volvo VNL. The part named most often is tires, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 40% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 207,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns and 124 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the air and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Tires: “The owner states that his drivers experienced two separate tire failures on same Volvo 430 auto hauler (model 2013 vnl64t). The tires involved in the failures were michelin xza2 energy 295/60 r22.5. The first tire failed on 6/19/2012 with approximately 12,000 miles on it. The tire was a steer tire on the driver's side of the vehicle. The second tire failure occurred on the passenger side of the vehicle on 8/7/2012 with approximately 18,000 miles on it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10481621, filed 2012-10, 12,000 miles

Brakes: “Vehicle began throwing brake ecu code 136 66 7 and tcs light remains illuminated. When this code is active and tcs light is illuminated vehicle seems to require more braking distance, and more brake air pressure applied to get the same braking results as when the code is not active nor is the light. Under acceleration during corning (while code active and light illuminated) drive wheels will spin and traction control will not kick in to avoid wheel spin (could possibly cause jack knife). …”

NHTSA complaint #10524514, filed 2013-07, 22,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Exhaust flex pipe developed a hole causing an exhaust leak which in turn prevented the truck from cleaning the particulate filter. This in turn created extra work on the turbo which became heated beyond normal temperatures which caused the plastic wheel well to melt. Vital components in the area of the extreme heat were at risk of failure due to this extreme heat cause by the backup in the exhaust system.”

NHTSA complaint #10682485, filed 2015-02, 207,000 miles

Steering: “The contact owns a 2013 Volvo VNL. While driving 40 to 60 MPH, the vehicle abruptly swerved out of control. Force had to be applied to the steering wheel to keep the vehicle under control. The failure was experienced numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rods and tires, but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 276,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10781775, filed 2015-10, 276,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

40% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,000 and 270,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 207,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20122013201420153
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 14 recalls for the 2013 Volvo VNL → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 124 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 124 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo VNL

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20188149,7105———Not enough data
20161230,0006———Not enough data
2015550,0009———Not enough data
20148100,00012———Not enough data
20137207,00014———Not enough data
20125118,39014———Not enough data
200715110,0009———Falling
20067170,0007———Not enough data
20056350,0006———Not enough data
200452,0006———Not enough data
200010—4———Not enough data
199911—5———Not enough data
19988400,0005———Not enough data

All Volvo VNL model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2013 Volvo VNL have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2013 Volvo VNL as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Volvo VNL is reported most often?

Tires is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2013 Volvo VNL been recalled?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2013 Volvo VNL reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 207,000 miles and the middle half falls between 22,000 and 270,000 miles; 40% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.