NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Volvo Vn
Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The Volvo VN is a Class 8 heavy-duty commercial truck aimed squarely at long-haul freight operators and fleet managers across North America. This is not a passenger vehicle - it is a purpose-built vocational workhorse operating in a segment governed by commercial trucking standards rather than consumer safety ratings. Its buyers are professional drivers and logistics companies, not typical dealership shoppers.
The 2020 Volvo Vn has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.
- shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
Reviewers and fleet industry observers generally regard the Volvo VN as a well-refined, driver-focused commercial truck with a comfortable cab environment and capable highway driving dynamics. Professional assessments tend to highlight its cabin ergonomics and the quality of its driver-assistance features as meaningful differentiators in the competitive Class 8 long-haul segment.
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE24V790000
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.
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. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX2409.
Reported 2024-10-23
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS23V769000
Risk: The attachment points may fail, allowing the bench seat to shift and increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
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. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2312.
Reported 2023-11-15
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.