NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Volvo VN Recalls & Complaints
The 2020 Volvo VN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Volvo VN. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Volvo VN owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Volvo VN, describing incidents dated October 23, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11630307 · Filed
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…
ECU Malfunction May Impact Safety Systems
NHTSA #24V790000 · Electrical System — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported October 23, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 124,949 vehicles
Repair completion: 72.65% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2409 · Owners notified December 9, 2024 · Vehicles built starting May 1, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Inadequate Attachment of Side Bench/FMVSS 207, 210
NHTSA #23V769000 · Seats — Critical Fasteners · NHTSA notice
Reported November 15, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America
Potentially affected: 638 vehicles
Repair completion: 54.7% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign RVXX2312 · Owners notified February 29, 2024
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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