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2020 Volvo VNLProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo VNL. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-900 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls9Lowest repair rate 0%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 26, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Volvo VNL has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

9 recalls

2020 Volvo VNL 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.

70%repaired · 2022 Q3

Structure: body

Recall 20V-613 · Oct 5, 2020 · 8,456 vehicles · 5,906 repaired

Risk. If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2022 Q3

Service brakes, air

Recall 20V-536 · Sep 2, 2020 · 11,127 vehicles · 9,155 repaired

Risk. A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

98%repaired · 2022 Q2

Other: labels

Recall 20V-384 · Jul 1, 2020 · 89 vehicles · 87 repaired

Risk. If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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83%repaired · 2022 Q1

Steering

Recall 20V-241 · Apr 29, 2020 · 23 vehicles · 19 repaired

Risk. The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2021 Q1

Steering

Recall 19V-756 · Oct 24, 2019 · 2,287 vehicles · 1,927 repaired

Risk. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

83%repaired · 2020 Q4

Power train: automatic transmission

Recall 19V-510 · Jul 2, 2019 · 24,848 vehicles · 20,572 repaired

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…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

82%repaired · 2020 Q4

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 19V-509 · Jul 2, 2019 · 235 vehicles · 193 repaired

Risk. If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

75%repaired · 2020 Q4

Structure: body

Recall 19V-208 · Mar 18, 2019 · 11,089 vehicles · 8,292 repaired

Risk. If a window detaches from the vehicle, it may strike another vehicle or pedestrian, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 VNL 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 VNL median. How we score

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  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
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