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Buying a used 2018 Volvo VNL? Check these 5 recalls first

5 NHTSA recalls · 8 owner complaints on file

Five recalls, led by a critical one: a fuel line that can burst and stall the engine. High-rated items cover trucks that may move without driver input, a sleeper bunk window that can fall off on VNL and VNX, and a blown fuse that can cost transmission shifting; a low-rated item involves a weight label overstating axle rating. Eight unverified owner complaints are filed, alleging one crash and one injury, concentrated in power train, vehicle speed control, and steering.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm the fuel line recall repair by VIN and inspect the lines for seepage or fuel smell.
3. Test parking brake hold and transmission engagement for any unintended movement.
4. Check the sleeper bunk window retention and ask about shift faults or blown fuses.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Volvo dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Volvo VNL

What owners have reported to NHTSA

8 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2022
• 2023
• All VNL recalls