MYRModel Year Report

2018 Volvo XC60

● Typical for this model
2018 Volvo XC60
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:17.455Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo XC60 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2018 highlighted. 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 56 complaints 2011: 36 complaints 2012: 46 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 45 complaints 2015 2016: 38 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 43 complaints 2021 2022: 67 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2025
2018: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
20090
201056
201136
201246
201366
201416
201545
201638
201714
201836
201934
202020
202143
202267
202348
202422
202527

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31%

31% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 19%

19% of complaints: service brakes — 7 distinct reports on file.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2018 Volvo XC60.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260625

MY WIFE AND I PICKED UP OUR NEW VOLVO XC60 T8 A WEEK AGO AND WE TRIED THE PARK ASSIST PILOT FUNCTION FOR THE FIRST TIME LAST NIGHT IN OUR APARTMENT'S GARAGE. WE TURNED ON THE PARK ASSIST PILOT FOR PERPENDICULAR PARK AS WE LOOKED FOR A PARKING SPOT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180306

STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE 8%

8% of complaints: engine — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20181226 — electrical system

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Campaign 18V800000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190507 — seats

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 19V220000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190514 — structure

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.

Remedy: Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 19V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200929 — visibility, visibility/wiper

Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.

Remedy: Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552.

Campaign 20V503000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

R 20251217 — seats

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10345.

Campaign 25V818000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2018 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V800000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V220000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V046000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V503000 (visibility, visibility/wiper) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V818000 (seats) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2019 ● 2011 ● 2016

WORST YEARS

◆ 2022 ◆ 2013 ● 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Volvo XC60 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo XC60?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.