repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: software
Risk. Safety systems that depend on the ECU (Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System)…
2020 Volvo VHDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo VHD. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-769 the manufacturer reports only 55% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 23, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Volvo VHD has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2020 Volvo VHD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q4
Seats: critical fasteners
Risk. The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q4
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q4
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. The deformation of the air tank strap t-bolts may cause the t-bolt to disconnect from the strap allowing the tank to drop to the ground and become a road…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other VHD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VHD median. How we score
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- Caution
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