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2020 Volvo VHD

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2024633 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2409

23 October 2024

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2020–2025 · VHD 2020–2025 · VN 2020–2025 · VNR 2020–2025

What is wrong

On certain trucks, poor signal strength could cause the electronic control unit (ECU) to stop working or not to work properly. As a result, some safety systems may not work, including the antilock braking system, automatic traction control, electronic stability control, active cruise control and the collision mitigation system. Note: For the VNR model, this recall affects only the VNRe model. Safety Risks: Vehicle safety systems that don't work correctly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to reprogram the ECU software.

19,251 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021120 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2101

5 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2018–2021 · VNL 2018–2021 · VNR 2018–2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, when the manual override is used to switch off the daytime running lamps (DRLs), the lights may not turn on again when you start driving. Canadian regulations require that if DRLs are manually turned off, they must turn on again when you start driving.

Why it matters

Driving without daytime running lights could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the vehicle software.

283 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020417 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2004

3 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2020–2021 · VHD 2020–2021 · VNL 2020–2021 · VNR 2020–2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the support plate for the brake pedal could fail. If this happens, the brake pedal could detach and cause a loss of braking.

Why it matters

A loss of brakes can create the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to inspect the pedal plate. If a crack is found, the plate will be replaced.

1,825 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019331 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1904

3 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2019–2020 · VHD 2019–2020 · VNL 2019–2020 · VNM 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the t-bolts for the transmission air tank straps may have been over-tightened. This could cause the straps to deform and allow the air tank to drop to the ground. If the air tank detaches, the transmission would not shift.

Why it matters

An air tank that completely detaches from the truck could create a road hazard for others. A transmission that does not shift properly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to inspect the transmission air tank straps for damage. The straps will be replaced as required.

4,464 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019330 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1903

3 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2018–2020 · VHD 2018–2020 · VNL 2018–2020 · VNM 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the fuse for the transmission electrical circuit may have a lower rating than what is required. As a result, the fuse could blow while driving. This could cause the transmission not to shift.

Why it matters

A transmission that does not shift properly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to install the correct fuse.

265 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Volvo VHD have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2020 Volvo VHD. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.