2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 12campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 8 complaints (100% of the total). NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 254 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Other or unknown8 100%
Example complaints
Other or unknown: “Attached to this is the federal certification label for an Ultra Liner 45 built on the Freightliner chassis. Executive Coach Builders is building this bus, National Bus Sales is selling this bus to schools in Oklahoma and Texas. The states have allowed that, but as an OEM that goes against what is currently allowed.”
NHTSA complaint #11472393, filed 2022-07Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V760000Nov 4, 2025Suspension › Critical fastenersCovers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2020–2026, 108SD 2020–2026, 114SD 2020–2026 +4 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Western Star 49X, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner 114SD, Freightliner 108SD, 2021-2026 Western Star 47X, 2021-2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2022 Western Star 48X, and 2023…
- 24V924000Dec 11, 2024Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › SoftwareCovers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2015–2020
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles equipped with certain Cummins diesel engines. The engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down…
- 22V919000Dec 12, 2022TiresCovers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2019–2023, Western Star 4900 2019–2022, Freightliner 114SD 2020–2023 +3 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Freightliner 114SD, 2023 Freightliner 122SD, 2020 Western Star 4700, 2019-2022 Western Star 4900, 2019-2023 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The…
- 22V817000Nov 1, 2022Service brakes, air › Antilock › ModulatorCovers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2020–2022, Cascadia 2017–2023, Western Star 49X 2020–2023 +2 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X…
- 22V118000Mar 2, 2022Service brakes, air › DrumCovers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2020–2022
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The brake drum may contact the hub assembly, causing the brake drum to crack.
- 21V326000May 7, 2021Fuel system, diesel › Fuel injection system › Fuel railCovers: Freightliner Business Class M2 2018–2021, 108SD 2018–2021, Western Star 4700 2018–2021 +2 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Freightliner Custom Chass XC Chassis, 108SD, Custom Chass XB Chassis, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot…
See all 12 recalls for the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 254 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11033095May 15, 2026Exterior lighting. Technical Service Bulletin for Grote OEM and Alliance Aftermarket Headlamp Replacement
- 11033083May 1, 2026Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Solution for A22-82459-000 Wiper Motor Wiring Connector Pinned Wrong (305)
- 11031974Apr 15, 2026Electrical system. Service Solution for Legacy M2 Bulkhead Module (BHM) Replacement and DiagnosticLink Issues
- 11029512Feb 6, 2026Fuel system. My Communications for update on UFU R61709 Fuel Filters
- 11027500Dec 11, 2025Transmission and drivetrain. Fleet Communications for NFD Lower Oil Plug Location - SP Axles
- 11027493Dec 11, 2025Engine. Fleet Communications for Heater Core Plugging
- 11025871Nov 14, 2025Other or unknown. Revised Field Service Campaign for Beverage Body Frame Rail 50 KSI
- 11025870Nov 14, 2025Other or unknown. Revised Field Service Campaign for Beverage Body Frame Rail 50 KSI
- 11024979Oct 30, 2025Fuel system. My Communications for Update to DTNA parts on UFU R61709
- 11025094Oct 16, 2025Brakes. CX Advocate for Experiencing Excessive Purging from Air Dryer
Other model years of the Freightliner Business Class M2
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | — | 12 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 8 | 12,000 | 13 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 7 | 49,250 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 8 | 133,000 | 9 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Freightliner Business Class M2 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 is reported most often?
Other or unknown is named most often, in 8 complaints (100% of the total).
Has the 2020 Freightliner Business Class M2 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.