AI Damage2020 Volvo VNL: common problems
The maker issued 140 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 140
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Suspension | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Parking brake | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- CBR
Turbo Compound 2nd Generation - EGR And / Or DPF Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC), Diagnostic And Repair Information.
- CBR
Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
- CBR
Vehicles built with an 11 liter engine may experience a complaint of excessive fuel in the oil. It is possible that the source of the fuel is the rear fuel galley plug in the cylinder head.
- CBR
On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
- CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
- CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft
- CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built…
- CBR
TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
- Fleet Improvement Campaign
(ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection
- Service Campaign
Volvo trucks has determined that certain VN model trucks built with an D13 Turbo Compound engine that have had a reman TC unit installed could experience a failure with the reman TC unit.
- CBR
11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
NHTSA lists 140 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Volvo VNL?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 140 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2020 Volvo VNL?
NHTSA lists 140 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2020 Volvo VNL from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2020 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.