2020 VOLVO VN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
24
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 VOLVO VN
The 2020 VOLVO VN has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS. 24 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2020 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2020 VOLVO VN, potentially affecting up to 250,536 vehicles.
Recall 24V790000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 124,949 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
View full details →Recall 24V790000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 124,949 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2025 VN, VAH, VHD and VNRE trucks, equipped with Bendix EC80 Advanced Electronic Control Units (ECU). Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
Consequence: Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System) may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
View full details →Recall 23V769000 — SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 638 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2024 VN and VHD vehicles. The passenger side bench seat may be inadequately attached to the floor. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seatbelt Assembly Anchorage."
Consequence: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the weld nut with two nuts and a washer, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed February 29, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 VOLVO VN
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 VOLVO VN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2020 Volvo VN. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V790000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact called the local dealer to schedule an appointment and was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2020 Volvo VN. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V790000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact called the local dealer to schedule an appointment and was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Safety Rating for the 2020 VOLVO VN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 VOLVO VN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 VOLVO VN
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 24 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 VOLVO VN. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR - 2033 202502 — SERVICE BRAKES
CBR - The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
CBR 2016-12 202501 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CBR - Frame Or Cab Lean
CBR-570 202409 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CBR - US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
CBR-408 202403 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
S3252 — POWER TRAIN
Campaign - On certain Volvo truck models built with a D13 engines, there were some inconsistencies with the engine valve and injector adjustments.
KC-2269 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CBR: 11L Engines, Non-Common Rail - Air Compressor Coolant Pipe, Parts Substitution - US14+OBD13 To US14+OBD16
KC-2106 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Volvo Chassis - Unable To Program VECU: Error Code 155; Possible EMS DTC U000188 CAN Communication Backbone 2 Net - VECU5 Only
KC-2078 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
Turbo-Compound Engines - DTC P024400 - Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Range/Performance - US21+OBD20 To US21+OBD22 Emissions
KC-2174 — STEERING
Volvo Chassis - Drag Link Inspection And Replacement Criteria
KC-608 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
V-MAC III - Smart Fan Will Not Disengage
Showing 10 of 24 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 VOLVO VN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VN
- 2015 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO VN — 2 complaints
- 2019 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VN (current)
- 2021 VOLVO VN — 4 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
- 2024 VOLVO VN — 1 complaint
- 2025 VOLVO VN — 0 complaints
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