NHTSA lists 2 complaints for the 2018 Volvo VN, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as VOLVO VN.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 1 | 50.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 50.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| unclear | 2 | 100.0% | 0.99 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 1 | 50.0% | 0.54 |
| none | 1 | 50.0% | 0.98 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 2 tagged complaints of 2 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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343 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 92 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 91 |
| EQUIPMENT | 52 |
| ENGINE | 39 |
| POWER TRAIN | 35 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 22 |
| STRUCTURE | 20 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 16 |
Date: 2026-09-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
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 insulation damage during normal vehicle operat
Date: 2026-09-17. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
This CBR solution addresses the issue of binding between the outer air filter housing and inner HVAC box due to misalignment during installation.
Date: 2026-06-02. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Volvo Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (a MYa ) 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 necessary for the system to operate in a co
Date: 2026-03-03. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
CBR - Z Spring Bracket Wear. Volvo Chassis
Date: 2026-02-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: VISIBILITY/WIPER.
CBR - It has been found that the hood may not properly deflect water away from the "bird-beak" openings around the windshield opening.
Date: 2026-02-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
CBR - The purpose of this solution is to give information on Engine Control Module (EMS) Software content.
Date: 2026-02-01. Type: Emissions. Systems: ENGINE.
Emissions - Volvo Trucks has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (a MYa ) 2017-2018 11L engine may not meet California and Federal Regulations (CARB).
Date: 2026-01-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
CBR - Volvo Chassis - I-Shift Transmission - Moisture / Contamination Found In The Transmission Electronic Control Unit (TECU ) Air Ports And Control Housing.
Date: 2026-01-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE.
CBR - Volvo DEF Level (UQLS) Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US17+OBD16 Emissions and US22+OBD23 (DOES NOT APPLY TO VN(4))
Date: 2026-01-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
CBR - Volvo Chassis a Grille Spacers Loosening Over Time.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VN | 2 |
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