2020 Volvo VN Problems & Complaints

Average2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the VN at the same age

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2020 Volvo VN with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the VN at the same age. The most reported problem area is the electrical system (2 complaints). 2 recalls cover this model year.

5complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2020 Volvo VN problems

  • Electrical system
    240%
  • Brakes
    240%
  • Body & structure~146,000 miles
    120%
  • Lights
    120%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    120%
  • Suspension~90,000 miles
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo VN complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo VN. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best VN years: 2011, 2012, 2016. Compare all years →

2020 Volvo VN recalls (2)

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-790 · Oct 23, 2024 · 124,949 vehicles

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.

Remedy: 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.

Seats › Critical fasteners

NHTSA recall 23V-769 · Nov 15, 2023 · 638 vehicles

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…

Remedy: 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Volvo VN a good car?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2020 VN rates average: 2.3× as many complaints as a typical year of the VN at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Volvo VN?

The electrical system — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the brakes (2) and body & structure (1).

How many recalls does the 2020 Volvo VN have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2020 Volvo VN, the most recent from October 23, 2024 (software). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo VN?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2016. See the full Volvo VN years comparison.

At what mileage do 2020 Volvo VN problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 146,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.