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2020 Volvo VNL

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

7

7 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.

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

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2020467 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2005

5 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sleeper bunk window may not be properly attached. This could cause the window to separate from the vehicle. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2019-144.

Why it matters

If the window separates, it could fall and become a hazard for road users and bystanders. This could create a risk of injury and/or a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the hinge on the sleeper bunk window replaced.

2,103 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety 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

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019534 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1906

24 October 2019

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2020 · VNR 2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the bolts that attach the steering gear could loosen. This could result in a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create 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 inspect the steering gear. The bolts will be tightened, and if necessary, the steering gear will be replaced.

58 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

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019144 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1902

19 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2018–2020 · VNX 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sleeper bunk window may not be properly attached. This could cause the window to separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

If the window separates, it could fall and become a hazard for road users and bystanders. This could create a risk of injury and/or a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the hinge on the sleeper bunk window replaced.

2,754 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2020 Volvo VNL. 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.