2020 Volvo VN
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 5 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 5 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
2 of 5 total reports mention: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2020 Volvo VN.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-12-12
Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic
The owner programmed a 5 minute idle shut off and did not provide anything for me as the driver to stay warm at night I was driving during winter and traveling to states like Wyoming where it reached 23 degrees.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-12
Also filed under Exterior lighting
Service brakes
2 of 5 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
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I have just purchased this truck to replace an old truck lost due to a total loss . I picked up the truck in South dakota and drove back to Pennsylvania.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-10
Visibility/wiper
1 of 5 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Suspension
1 of 5 total reports mentions: suspension.
Structure
1 of 5 total reports mentions: structure.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2020 Volvo vnl truck. The contact stated that the sleeper bunk window detached on top however, the bottom brackets prevented the window from completely detaching while the vehicle was in motion.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-09-22
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2024-02-29Seats23V769000 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.
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.
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2024-12-09Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic24V790000 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).
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Volvo VN — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 23V769000 · Seats
- Recall 24V790000 · Electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Volvo VN reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo VN?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 40% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo VN have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.