2018 Volvo VHD Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the VHD at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Volvo VHD yet, but there are 2 recalls. 2 recalls cover this model year.

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2018 Volvo VHD recalls (2)

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

NHTSA recall 19V-509 · Jul 2, 2019 · 235 vehicles

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.

Exterior lighting

NHTSA recall 18V-766 · Oct 30, 2018 · 4,625 vehicles

Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Volvo VHD trucks equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will update the software related to the plow lights, free of charge. The recall began December 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-528-6586.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo VHD have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo VHD, the most recent from July 2, 2019 (fuses and circuit breakers). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.