Buying a used 2020 Volvo VN? Check these 2 recalls first
The 2020 Volvo VN has 2 recalls: a passenger seat that may not be secured and an electronic control unit that may misread signals. Seat attachment and electronic signal interpretation are the specific recall concerns to trace through repair records. The 1 NHTSA owner complaint is an unverified report carrying service brakes, hydraulic, and electrical system categories. Those category entries do not represent separate complaints. The supplied complaint record lists 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Request proof that the passenger seat securement recall was completed.
- Verify completion of the electronic control unit signal recall.
- Ask about brake, hydraulic, and electrical faults and review repair invoices.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volvo dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Volvo VN
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo Truck Passenger Seat May Not Be Secured | Seats | high |
| Volvo trucks' electronic control unit may misread signals | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
1 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Electrical System | 1 | Yes |