2018 Volvo VN

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Tires1
2. Unknown or other1

Latest complaints

• Feb 27, 2025IL
  Tires

  See attached document for complaint.

• May 19, 2024CA
  Unknown 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)

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11010812Volvo 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 vehicles have been flagged due to telematics data showing that the NOx conversion efficiency of the SCR system has dropped below 94% for eight weeks. Alternatively, these vehicles may have communication issues with telematics, such as not reporting or ceasing reporting for the same period.
• 11010811Vehicles 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.
• 11009762CBR - Volvo Chassis - Timing Gear Plate Repair
• 11009752CBR - SCR Replacement
• 11009751CBR - SCR replacement
• 11009748CBR - Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P009B13 Fuel Pressure Relief Control Circuit Open; Possible Derate - US17+OBD16 And US17+OBD18 Emissions
• 11008335Emission Recall: EC0033-M0312 SCR Recall
• 11008333Emission Recall: EC0033-M0307 SCR Recall
• 11008307CBR - US17 GHG Common Rail Fuel System Component Electrical Faults - Model Year 2017 To 2024
• 11008305CBR - Volvo Chassis - HVAC Fresh Air Door Binding
• 11008304CBR - Vehicles Equipped With A Lift Axle - Wheel Speed Fault Code SPN 793, SPN 794 Set When Axle Is Up
• 11008302CBR - 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
• 11006957CBR: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) U010187- Lost Communication With TECU
• 11006952CBR: 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
• 11006951CBR: 11L, 13L, And 16L Engine Oil Analysis Specifications - US10 And Newer Emissions
• 11006950CBR: Overhead Wear Overview - Model Year2018 To Current (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
• 11006949CBR: 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.
• 11006947CBR: 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.
• 11005403CBR: Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues
• 11002824Emissions - SCR Replacement 13LVGT
• 11002821CBR - Accelerator Pedal: Inspection/Instructions
• 11000893EM - SCR Replacement 13LVGT
• 11000892EM - SCR Monitoring Software 13L VGT
• 11000873CBR - 11 Liter Engines - Fuel In Oil.
• 11000870CBR - Volvo Chassis - Equipped With Volvo Active Driver Assist ( VADA ), With Or Without Lane Departure warning ( LDWS ) .
• 10253819CBR: Turbo Compound (TC) Hot Side Noise, Diagnostic Information.
• 10252316CBR: On a Volvo Chassis - US16 - with the Bendix Lane Departure Warning System ( LDW )the alarm would not cancel once the turn signals were activated.
• 10251325CBR - Telematics Gateway (TGW) Connect Ability Issues.
• 10251323CBR - Active "Set Park Brake" Message On Drivers Information Display (DID)
• 10251319CBR - Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) Flywheel Pilot Bearing Wear On Input Shaft.
• 10251317CBR - Driveline Noise, Suspension Ride Height Too High, Suspension Will Not Exhaust - Chassis Built 2016w01 And Newer
• 10249569CBR: TGW Will Not Connect After SIM Card Replacement
• 10248086Emissions Campaign: Volvo has determined that certain 2014 -2018 model year VN, VHD, and VAH Vehicles require a replacement Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) along with updated software.
• 10248063CBR: 11L Engine - Air Conditioner (A/C) Line Damaged At Bracket - Model Year 2007 to Present.
• 10246113Service Campaign: For certain Volvo Trucks configurations an updated adaptive cruise software has been developed. The new software will be delivered as an updated PAR file to the ABS Module and will help reduce heat load on steer axles brake assemblies during an adaptive cruise control braking event. Follow the instructions below to visually inspect the brake rotors on the steer axle for excessive heat damage and update the ABS software.
• 10244826Vehicle Overspeed Warning Comes Active At A Lower Speed Than Expected; Vehicle Overspeed Warning In Driver Information Display (DID) - Model Year 2018 And Newer With New Style Instrument Cluster.
• 10244825CBR: Vehicle Speed Factor (K-Factor) Programming - Speed Factor Value Incorrect When Calculated In Premium Tech Tool (PTT); Speedometer Reading Incorrectly Following A Change To Vehicle Speed Factor - US17+OBD16 And Newer Emissions, Common Model Year 2018.
• 10243469Service Campaign: (Revision extending the campaign expiration date another year, to 12-31-2024)
• 10243461TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement
• 10243460TSB: Aftertreatment Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank, Level Sensor, Replacement

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