2018 Volvo XC60
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 5
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2018
Opened by NHTSA
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
31% · 11 reportsService brakes
19% · 7 reportsAir bags
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing occupant classification and frontal.
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2018 Volvo XC60.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-06-25
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Hello, thanks for your time. I purchased my Volvo XC60 in late 2020 from my local Volvo Manhattan dealership. The vehicle was certified pre-owned with approximately 28k miles on it, and in excellent condition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-14
Structure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body and door.
Vehicle speed control
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2018-03-06
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and steering
Safety timeline
5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2018-12-26Electrical system18V800000 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.
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2019-05-07Seats19V220000 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.
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2019-05-14Structure19V046000 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.
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2020-09-29Visibility, visibility/wiper20V503000 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.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
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2025-12-17Seats25V818000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V800000 · Electrical system
- Recall 19V220000 · Seats
- Recall 19V046000 · Structure
- Recall 20V503000 · Visibility, visibility/wiper
- Recall 25V818000 · Seats
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- 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.