repaired · 2025 Q1
Thermal management: fluid/coolant
Risk. A battery short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
2020 Volvo VNRProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo VNR. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-509 the manufacturer reports only 82% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Volvo VNR 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.
8 recalls
2020 Volvo VNR 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 Q1
Vehicle controls: braking
Risk. Overly aggressive braking can result in the rear axle skidding, the brakes locking up, and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Service brakes, air
Risk. A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q2
Other: labels
Risk. If the rear axles are overloaded, over time the wheel hubs may fail prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2022 Q1
Steering
Risk. The loose fasteners may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Steering
Risk. A loose steering gear can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the 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.
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 VNR 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 VNR median. How we score
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