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2018 Volvo VNL

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

6

6 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

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2020306 · manufacturer campaign RVXX2002

3 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2017–2018

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for rear drive axles exceeds the load rating of the wheel hubs. This could cause the hubs to fail prematurely. If this happens, a wheel could separate from the truck.

Why it matters

A wheel separation could increase the risk of a crash. A wheel that detaches from a vehicle could also create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

Volvo will notify owners by mail and provide them with a new compliance label that has a lower GAWR.

8 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety 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

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2019144 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1902

19 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2018–2020 · VNX 2018–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sleeper bunk window may not be properly attached. This could cause the window to separate from the vehicle.

Why it matters

If the window separates, it could fall and become a hazard for road users and bystanders. This could create a risk of injury and/or a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the hinge on the sleeper bunk window replaced.

2,754 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2019021 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1901

15 January 2019

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an Eaton automated manual transmission and electronic clutch actuator (ECA), a manufacturing problem could cause the clutch to fail. If this occurs, the broken clutch components could prevent the transmission from disengaging or shifting to neutral.

Why it matters

If the transmission does not disengage, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, even if the parking brake is applied. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the Transmission Control Module (TCM) software.

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

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2018532 · manufacturer campaign RVXX1802

26 September 2018

Transport Canada lists: VNL 2017–2019

What is wrong

On certain trucks built with a Cummins X15 or ISX15 engine equipped with nylon fuel lines and a banjo bolt on the fuel pump, a blockage in the fuel cooling system may cause a fuel line to burst. This could result in a significant fuel leak onto the roadway, which would create a road hazard for other motorists. Additionally, this condition could also cause an engine stall without warning, without the ability to restart the engine. Both of these conditions may increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Cummins-authorized dealers will replace the affected nylon line with a steel line.

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

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Volvo VNL have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2018 Volvo VNL. 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.