4 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Volvo Vnre (electric).
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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 Vnre (electric) recalls
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.
NHTSA campaign 23V512000 · reported July 24, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · 172 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2020-2024 VNR Electric vehicles. The rivnut threaded inserts inside the high-voltage battery may be over-tightened and break, which could result in a short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the batteries, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 15, 2023. Owners will receive a second notice once remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2308.
Electrical system: wiring, relays/solenoids
NHTSA campaign 23V401000 · reported June 4, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · 243 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNR Electric vehicles. The power cables that connect to the windscreen heater relay may have a loose connection and cause the relay to fail.
The risk
A relay that fails in the closed position will continue to power the cabin heater, overheating the relay and increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will tighten the power cable to relay connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 4, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks' customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks' number for this recall is RVXX2306.
Electrical system: wiring, switches/knobs/buttons
NHTSA campaign 23V025000 · reported January 23, 2023 · Volvo Trucks North America · 135 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2019-2023 VNRE battery electric trucks. The cabin heater relay may fail, causing the coolant heater to overheat.
The risk
A coolant heater that overheats can increase the risk of fire.
The fix
Dealers will update the software for the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit and Instrument Cluster, and install replacement relays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 16, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo Trucks number for this recall is RVXX2301.
Does the 2020 Volvo Vnre (electric) have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2020 Volvo Vnre (electric), the most recent reported on October 23, 2024 (Electrical system: software, Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo Vnre (electric)?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2020 Volvo Vnre (electric).
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.