2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
The 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Trucks North America for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC), potentially affecting up to 250,448 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 23V512000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
| 172 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service...
View full details →Recall 23V401000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:RELAYS/SOLENOIDS
| 243 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
Consequence: A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2306.
View full details →Recall 23V025000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:SWITCHES/KNOBS/BUTTONS
| 135 vehicles affected
Defect: Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
Consequence: A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC).
Safety Rating for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
Volvo Trucks North America has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC). TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
S3550 102025 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SC - Volvo Trucks has determined that certain VNRE model vehicles have been built without a Pressure Control Check Valve (PCCV) install.
S3950 102025 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SC - Volvo Trucks has developed updated VADA (Volvo Active Driver Assist) software for certain VNRe configurations.
S3550 202405 — SERVICE BRAKES
SC - Missing PCCV Air Valve.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC)
- 2019 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) (current)
- 2021 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2024 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
- 2025 VOLVO VNRE (ELECTRIC) — 0 complaints
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