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2018 Volvo Vnl Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2018 Volvo Vnl, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2018 Volvo Vnl

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 20V384000 Reported 89 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2021 VNL and VNR buses. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the rear drive axles stated on the Federal Certification Label exceeds the rating of the wheel hubs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners and send corrected replacement labels, free of charge. The recall began August 18, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX2002.

  2. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 19V509000 Reported 235 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VAH, VHD, VNL, and VNR vehicles. The fuse in the transmission circuit may blow, preventing the transmission from shifting.

    Remedy: Volvo Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuse, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo Trucks customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo…

  3. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 19V208000 Reported 11,089 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2018-2020 VNL and VNX vehicles configured as 740 and 760 sleeper models. The sleeper bunk window may detach and fall from the vehicle.

    Remedy: Volvo Trucks has notified owners, and dealers will replace the window hinge, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall on April 8, 2019 and will be sent a second notice when the remedy parts are available. The…

  4. Clutch assembly (power train)

    NHTSA 19V032000 Reported 1,450 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo VNL vehicles equipped with an automated manual transmission. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

    Remedy: Volvo has notified owners and dealers will update the Transmission Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began February 1, 2019. Owners can contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Volvo's number…

  5. Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 18V668000 Reported 3,705 vehicles potentially affected Volvo Trucks North America

    Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Volvo VNL trucks equipped with Cummins ISX15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

    Remedy: Cummins will notify owners, and dealers will replace the single screen filter banjo bolt will be replaced with a dual screen filter banjo bolt, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact…

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 Volvo Vnl have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 285,316 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“The contact owns a 2018 Volvo VNL Truck. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was lunging forward and failed to properly respond while depressing the accelerator pedal. Ther”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 21, 2023 · Power train

“The contact owns a Volvo 2018 VNL64 Commercial vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle would shut down while driving at various speeds. There was no further information provided. The vehicle was”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 21, 2023 · Power train

Compare Volvo Vnl model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo Vnl model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1990 Volvo Vnl10
1991 Volvo Vnl10
1992 Volvo Vnl10
1993 Volvo Vnl10
1994 Volvo Vnl10
1995 Volvo Vnl10
1996 Volvo Vnl10
1997 Volvo Vnl40
1998 Volvo Vnl58
1999 Volvo Vnl511
2000 Volvo Vnl410
2001 Volvo Vnl81
2002 Volvo Vnl71
2003 Volvo Vnl92
2004 Volvo Vnl65
2005 Volvo Vnl66
2006 Volvo Vnl77
2007 Volvo Vnl915
2008 Volvo Vnl123
2009 Volvo Vnl42
2010 Volvo Vnl40
2011 Volvo Vnl124
2012 Volvo Vnl145
2013 Volvo Vnl147
2014 Volvo Vnl128
2015 Volvo Vnl95
2016 Volvo Vnl612
2017 Volvo Vnl50
2018 Volvo Vnl58
2019 Volvo Vnl84
2020 Volvo Vnl90
2021 Volvo Vnl70
2022 Volvo Vnl72
2023 Volvo Vnl31
2024 Volvo Vnl70
2025 Volvo Vnl10

Checking a specific 2018 Volvo Vnl

How do I know if my 2018 Volvo Vnl has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2018 Volvo Vnl; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 18V668000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Volvo models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.