2020 Volvo VN Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2020 Volvo VN, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have just purchased this truck to replace an old truck lost due to a total loss . I picked up the truck in South dakota and drove back to Pennsylvania. When setting the parking brakes parked on a small incline with the truck empty the parking brake hold on the front drive axle and it skids those tires when rolling away. However the rear rear drive axle is not equipped with parking brake chambers which results in insufficient braking force to hold the truck in place. The truck has rolled away on me twice since I have purchased it . …”
NHTSA complaint #11723271, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2020 Volvo VN. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V790000 (Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the contact called the local dealer to schedule an appointment and was informed that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #11630307, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 11014700Feb 20, 2025CBR - The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is performed.
- 10251323Feb 16, 2024CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
- 10249563Jan 26, 2024Fleet Improvement Campaign: (ABS) Software Update and Brake Inspection
- 10235370Apr 14, 2023SC: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) software update and inspection
- 10235279Apr 12, 2023CBR: Volvo On-Highway Vehicles - Bendix ABS Fault SPN 807 FMI 13 Blink code 19-4. The new Central Pressure Control (CPC) system has changed the way that the ABS chuff test is…
- 10232576Feb 20, 2023Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Software Update And Inspection
- 10225707Oct 31, 2022(Back Office Only) Volvo Chassis - Enable Parking Brake Alarm, Parameters - US17 And Newer ( INT-GEN2 )
- 10215277Jun 21, 2022DTC U012100 - Lost Communication With Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Control Module, No Additional Information
- 10213486May 23, 2022" Volvo Chassis - SNV 20-005 - HD Disc Brake Rotor Upgrade"
- 10213522May 12, 2022B/O Volvo Park Brake warning POPup displays in DID when Park Brake is released and driver door is open Model Year 2018 and Newer
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Volvo VN
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Volvo VN
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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