- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2020 Volvo VHD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo VHD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2024 for the software.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical VHD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2020 Volvo VHD recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VAH, VHD, VNL and VNR vehicles. The die cast pedal plate may break at one of its attachment points, possibly resulting in the brake pedal dislodging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- The risk
- A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the pedal plates if required, free of charge. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2004.
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The t-bolt clasps on the transmission auxiliary air tank straps may have been over-tightened, resulting in potential deformation to the strap where the t-bolt is anchored.
- The 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 hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the air tank strap, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1904.
- The problem
- Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.
- The risk
- If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1903.
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Volvo VHD: every year compared
All VHD years2020 Volvo VHD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo VHD | 0 | 5 | C | |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T5 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T6 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T8 | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered | 8 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60 T5 | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60 T8 Polestar Engineered | 6 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60 CC T5 | 6 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2020 Volvo V60CC | 4 | 3 | F | Compare |
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Questions about the 2020 Volvo VHD
Does the 2020 Volvo VHD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Volvo VHD: software (October 2024); critical fasteners (November 2023); service brakes, air (September 2020); automatic transmission (July 2019) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2020 Volvo VHD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2020 Volvo VHD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 54 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Volvo VHD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Volvo VHD years have the most complaints?
2003 (3), 2004 (3), 2005 (3). See every Volvo VHD year compared.
What should I do if my 2020 Volvo VHD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data