Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Volvo VN peaked in 2024, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Volvo VN
Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from May 19, 2024 to Feb 27, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Below the median 2018 heavy truck
Severity index0.02018 heavy trucks average 17.8
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2018 Volvo VN name tires
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2018 Volvo VN
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Volvo VN
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 27, 2025Failure Jul 9, 2024Wood Dale, ILTires
See attached document for complaint.
NHTSA complaint 11645347 - Filed May 19, 2024Failure May 1, 2024Stockton, CAUnknown or other
Driver [XXX] alcohol in truck DOB: [XXX] Driver's License number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11589532
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
343 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- TSB 373-001 202609 Sep 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Overheating has been observed at the alternator power cable and ground cable connection, resulting in melted insulation around the terminal area. The alternator power cable connection should maintain a stable electrical contact without overheating or insu… - CBR 2398 202609 Sep 17, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box due to misalignment during installation. - M0307 EC0033 202606 Jun 2, 2026 · Emissions
Volvo Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“MY”) 2017-2018 13L Turbo Compound (TC) engine may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB). This Recall is for updated software that will reduce the amount of time nece… - CBR 2246-5 032026 Mar 3, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis - M0305 022026 Feb 1, 2026 · Emissions
Emissions - Volvo Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (“MY”) 2017-2018 11L engine may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB). - CBR 439 022026 Feb 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - It has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings around the windshield opening. - CBR 126 022026 Feb 4, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - The purpose of this solution is to give information on Engine Control Module (EMS) Software content. - CBR 976-7 202601 Jan 9, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis - I-Shift Transmission - Moisture / Contamination Found In The Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU ) Air Ports And Control Housing. - CBR 2539-1 202601 Jan 5, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis – Grille Spacers Loosening Over Time. - CBR 2190-10 202601 Jan 7, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and US22+OBD23 (DOES NOT APPLY TO VN(4)) - CBR 2016-18 202511 Nov 18, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Frame or Cab Lean - CBR 939 072025 Jul 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - US17AbstractVolvo Chassis equipped with Volvo Active Driver Assist may display DTC / Fault code SPN 516103 FMI 19 on Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) or J-Pro, and code 167 in Bendix ACOM software. - CBR 2488 072025 Jul 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - A significant GPS reporting issue is affecting fleet operations, with trucks maintaining back-office communication but failing to transmit GPS location data. - CBR 2016-14 202505 May 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis - Frame Or Cab Lean - CBR 939 202505 May 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Chassis equipped with Volvo Active Driver Assist may display DTC / Fault code SPN 516103 FMI 19 on Premium Tech Tool (PTT) or J-Pro, and code 167 in Bendix ACOM software. - CBR 901-5 202505 May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Remote Control Central Door Lock, Programming; Key Fob Cannot Be Programmed Or Does Not Work After Programming - Model Year 2018 And Newer - CBR 445-11 202505 May 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicles Equipped With a Common Rail Fuel System - Aftermarket Secondary Fuel Filters, Important Information On Approved Filters - US17+OBD16 toUS21+OBD23 - CBR 439-7 202505 May 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
It has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings around the windshield opening. - CBR 170-8 202505 May 28, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Inactive Code P25AE00 Being Generated After A Hard Pull And A Momentary Drop In Engine Oil Pressure (Low Oil Pressure) (Possible Related Codes - SPN4811 , SPN 100 , PID 100) - TSB V-258-002A 202504 Apr 29, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB - Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor Replacement. - S4444 202504 Apr 2, 2025 · Service Campaign
Fleet Campaign - Certain VN model trucks could experience excessive moisture build up within chassis mounted auxiliary air tank due to limited driver access to I-Shift air tank drain. - M0349 202504 Apr 2, 2025 · Emissions
ER - Volvo Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 13L VGT and Turbo Compound (TC) engine are not meeting California and EPA emissions standards, or Volvo cannot confirm … - CBR 2452 202503 Mar 17, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Driver Display Popup Error "Door Is Open. Shift Transmission To Neutral." -Instrument Cluster Software Update - CBR 2449 202503 Mar 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Vertical Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS) Catalyst Cracking -Trucks Equipped With a Cummins 12LCompressed Natural Gas (CNG) Engine - CBR 561 202503 Mar 6, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions - M0312 202503 Mar 7, 2025 · Emissions
EM - Volvo Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 13L Turbo Compound (TC) engine are not meeting California and EPA emissions standards, or Volvo cannot confirm its comp… - M0308 202503 Mar 5, 2025 · Emissions
EM - Volvo Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 (13L VGT) engine are not meeting California and EPA emissions standards, or Volvo cannot confirm its compliance. - TSB - V-891-001 Feb 1, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB - Due to cracking in the step area of the fairing, an updated support bracket has been introduced. The new support bracket will provide the better structure behind the fairing, reducing the likelihood of cracking. - CBR - 2016 202502 Feb 12, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Troubleshooting cab lean should only begin after completing a vehicle preparation procedure to ensure all components are in place and settled. - CBR 2438-1 202501 Jan 31, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis - No-Crank Issue After Programming - CBR 2016-12 202501 Jan 22, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Frame Or Cab Lean - V-321-002 202412 Dec 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Volvo Trucks has identified that some VN model vehicles equipped with auxiliary power unit batteries may experience insufficient battery system charging. This could lead to early battery failure and improper functioning of the auxiliary power systems. Fol… - RD24-041 202412 Dec 17, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
These repair instructions are intended to address the following fault(s): P009B-13 (Electric Pressure Relief Valve – Circuit Open). - CBR-2016 202412 Dec 3, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Frame lean can be caused by several seemingly isolated possibilities. The two most common are suspension and frame assembly issues. - M0308 202411 Nov 14, 2024 · Emissions
Volvo Trucks has identified that the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system in certain vehicles equipped with the MY 2017 or 2018 (13L VGT) engine are not meeting California and EPA emissions standards, or Volvo cannot confirm its compliance. These vehic… - CBR-997 202411 Nov 15, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicles may present with oil leak coming from the clutch/flywheel housing and observation of burned clutch smell or clutch slipping. These symptoms can be mistaken as a crankshaft rear main seal leak, when the actual cause is the crankshaft adaptor O-ring. - CBR-2260 202410 Nov 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair - M0312 202410 Oct 25, 2024 · Emissions
CBR - SCR Replacement - M0308 202410 Oct 25, 2024 · Emissions
CBR - SCR replacement - CBR-466 202410 Oct 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P009B13 Fuel Pressure Relief Control – Circuit Open; Possible Derate - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 Emissions - M0312 202409 Sep 24, 2024 · Emissions
Emission Recall: EC0033-M0312 SCR Recall - M0307 202409 Sep 1, 2024 · Emissions
Emission Recall: EC0033-M0307 SCR Recall - CBR-570 202409 Sep 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024 - CBR-2398 202409 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis - HVAC Fresh Air Door Binding - CBR-2387 202409 Sep 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Vehicles Equipped With A Lift Axle - Wheel Speed Fault Code SPN 793, SPN 794 Set When Axle Is Up - CBR-731 202409 Sep 16, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Model D or F (mDrive and I-Shift, AMT-D, AMT-F) - Transmission Oil Leakage From Transmission Input Shaft Seal Or Output Shaft Seal - US10 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Years 2010 And Newer - CBR-2391 202408 Aug 6, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU - CBR-923 202408 Aug 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: Volvo Chassis - Equipped With Volvo Active Driver Assist( VADA ),With Or Without Lane Departure Warning(LDWS )-Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC )SPN 70 FMI 9, Bendix Code 64 With Possible "Lane Departure Warning Malfunction" Message-US17 And Newer - CBR-561 202408 Aug 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions - CBR-523 202408 Aug 13, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY) - CBR-343 202408 Aug 28, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: On Volvo chassis with an I-Shift and Mack chassis with an mDRIVE transmission, there have been reports of complete shift assemblies and TECUs being replaced due to technicians being unable to pinpoint the source of the air leak. - CBR-243 202408 Aug 30, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: On certain VNL model Volvos built August 21 , 2017 through January 01,2021 and equipped with chassis fairing p/n 84744212 or 84744213, the DEF fill door in the fairing may become loose or break. - CBR-2350 202407 Jul 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues - M0308 202406 Jun 3, 2024 · Emissions
Emissions - SCR Replacement 13LVGT - CBR-2383 202406 Jun 18, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection/Instructions - M0308 202405 May 1, 2024 · Emissions
EM - SCR Replacement 13LVGT - M0306 202405 May 1, 2024 · Emissions
EM - SCR Monitoring Software 13L VGT - CBR-2139 202405 May 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil. - CBR-939 202405 May 24, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR - Volvo Chassis - Equipped With Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ), With Or Without Lane Departure warning ( LDWS ) . - CBR-2013 202404 Apr 2, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.