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2018 Volvo VHD

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

3

3 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2021120 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2101

5 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2018–2021 · VNL 2018–2021 · VNR 2018–2021

What is wrong

On certain trucks, when the manual override is used to switch off the daytime running lamps (DRLs), the lights may not turn on again when you start driving. Canadian regulations require that if DRLs are manually turned off, they must turn on again when you start driving.

Why it matters

Driving without daytime running lights could make the vehicle less visible to others and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo Trucks will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to update the vehicle software.

283 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019330 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1903

3 July 2019

Transport Canada lists: Vah 2018–2020 · VHD 2018–2020 · VNL 2018–2020 · VNM 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the fuse for the transmission electrical circuit may have a lower rating than what is required. As a result, the fuse could blow while driving. This could cause the transmission not to shift.

Why it matters

A transmission that does not shift properly could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a dealer to install the correct fuse.

265 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2018604 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1804 & RVXX1806

2 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: VHD 2003–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with a snowplow preparation kit may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The snowplow headlamps can be turned on without other exterior lights, and the high beam indicator does not work when the snowplow high beams are turned on, which is contrary to the requirements of the standard. This could allow the vehicle to be operated with the snowplow headlamps on and marker and tail lamps off, making the vehicle harder to see and potentially increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software to correct the non-compliance.

984 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Volvo VHD have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2018 Volvo VHD. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.