2020 Volvo Vnl Recalls, Complaints & Specs
9 safety recalls list the 2020 Volvo Vnl. Check your own VIN below.
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9 safety recalls for the 2020 Volvo Vnl
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling one 2020 VNL truck. The steering gear assembly may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: A dealer will inspect and replace the defective gears as necessary, free of charge. An owner notification letter was mailed February 7, 2024. The owner may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo…
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Body (structure)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL vehicles. The window hinge and mounting hardware are insufficient to hold the window in place if the truck is driven with the sleeper bunk windows open.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. The recall began October 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Trucks' number…
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Service brakes, air
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,…
Remedy: 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.…
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Labels (equipment)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.
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Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2021 VNL and VNR trucks. The steering gear fasteners may have not been properly tightened.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the steering gear fasteners to specification, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 800-528-6586.…
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Steering
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020 VNL and VNR vehicles equipped with HD94 Sheppard gear variants. The steering gear mounting fasteners may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the steering gear to loosen.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-torque the steering gear to a higher value. Additionally, the steering gear will be replaced, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 14,…
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Automatic transmission (power train)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Body (structure)
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.
Remedy: Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2020 Volvo Vnl. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Volvo Vnl model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnl model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Volvo Vnl | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Volvo Vnl | 5 | 8 |
| 1999 Volvo Vnl | 5 | 11 |
| 2000 Volvo Vnl | 4 | 10 |
| 2001 Volvo Vnl | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 Volvo Vnl | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 Volvo Vnl | 9 | 2 |
| 2004 Volvo Vnl | 6 | 5 |
| 2005 Volvo Vnl | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 Volvo Vnl | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 Volvo Vnl | 9 | 15 |
| 2008 Volvo Vnl | 12 | 3 |
| 2009 Volvo Vnl | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Volvo Vnl | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 Volvo Vnl | 12 | 4 |
| 2012 Volvo Vnl | 14 | 5 |
| 2013 Volvo Vnl | 14 | 7 |
| 2014 Volvo Vnl | 12 | 8 |
| 2015 Volvo Vnl | 9 | 5 |
| 2016 Volvo Vnl | 6 | 12 |
| 2017 Volvo Vnl | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 Volvo Vnl | 5 | 8 |
| 2019 Volvo Vnl | 8 | 4 |
| 2020 Volvo Vnl | 9 | 0 |
| 2021 Volvo Vnl | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 Volvo Vnl | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 Volvo Vnl | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Vnl | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 Volvo Vnl | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2020 Volvo Vnl
How do I know if my 2020 Volvo Vnl has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 2020 Volvo Vnl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V208000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
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- S601,266 complaints
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- XC60651 complaints
- S70593 complaints
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- S40491 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.