2020 Volvo VHD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VHD years
- Not enough data 8th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2020 Volvo VHD so far. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 0owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
2020 Volvo VHD recalls (5)
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Electrical system:software; service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
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.
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.
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.
Seats:critical fasteners
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."
Risk: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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.
Service brakes, air
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."
Risk: A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
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.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
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.
Risk: If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
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.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Other Volvo VHD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 VHD | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 VHD | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 VHD | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 VHD | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 VHD | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 VHD | 0 | 4 |
| 2015 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 VHD | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 VHD | 0 | 11 |
| 2011 VHD | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 VHD | 0 | 5 |
| 2009 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 VHD | 2 | 10 |
| 2007 VHD | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 VHD | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 VHD | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 VHD | 3 | 7 |
| 2003 VHD | 3 | 11 |
| 2002 VHD | 0 | 9 |
| 2001 VHD | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 VHD | 0 | 7 |
| 1999 VHD | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo VHD?
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Volvo VHD?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2020 Volvo VHD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VHD model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.