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2020 Volvo VNM

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

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023613 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2312

15 November 2023

Transport Canada lists: VN 2019–2024 · VNM 2019–2024 · Vnrhd 2019–2024

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with an optional passenger-side bench seat, the seat may not be properly attached to the floor. As a result, the seat could move or detach in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat that moves or detaches could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the passenger-side bench seat fasteners

114 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance 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 VNM have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2020 Volvo VNM. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.