2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Volvo VHD.
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recalls
0
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2018 Volvo VHD recalls
Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers
NHTSA campaign 19V509000 · reported July 2, 2019 · Volvo Trucks North America · 235 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
If the fuse blows the transmission may not shift, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Volvo Truck's number for this recall is RVXX1903.
Exterior lighting
NHTSA campaign 18V766000 · reported October 30, 2018 · Volvo Trucks North America · 4,625 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Volvo's number for this recall is RVXX1804.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo VHD, the most recent reported on July 2, 2019 (Electrical system: wiring, fuses and circuit breakers). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo VHD?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2018 Volvo VHD.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.