2020 Volvo VAH recalls and problems

5 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo VAH.

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recalls
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owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2020 Volvo VAH recalls

Seat belts: front, anchorage

NHTSA campaign 25V753000 · reported November 3, 2025 · Volvo Trucks North America · 242 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2026 VAH trucks. The passenger seat belt anchor may fail due to inadequate floor reinforcement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
A seat belt anchor that fails will not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will install a new weld nut and washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 16, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2510. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 10, 2025.

Electrical system: software · Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module

NHTSA campaign 24V790000 · reported October 23, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America · 124,949 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Service brakes, air

NHTSA campaign 20V536000 · reported September 2, 2020 · Volvo Trucks North America · 11,127 vehicles potentially affected

The 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."
The risk
A dislodged brake pedal would be inoperable, increasing a risk of a crash.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 19V509000 · reported July 2, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · 235 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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

NHTSA campaign 19V510000 · reported July 2, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · 24,848 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

VAH model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2018 1000
2019 3000
2020 5000
2021 5000
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Questions

Does the 2020 Volvo VAH have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2020 Volvo VAH, the most recent reported on November 3, 2025 (Seat belts: front, anchorage). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo VAH?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2020 Volvo VAH.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.