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2018 Volvo XC60 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 5 NHTSA recalls and 36 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Volvo XC60

The 2018 Volvo XC60 shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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5
NHTSA Recalls
5 recalls on record
36
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Volvo XC60 (5)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seats
If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
NHTSA #19V220000
🔧 Structure: Body: Tailgate
If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
NHTSA #19V046000
🔧 Electrical System: Software
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
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…
NHTSA #18V800000
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages
The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
NHTSA #20V503000
🔧 Seats: Critical Fasteners
A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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…
NHTSA #25V818000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Volvo XC60

Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
11
Service Brakes
4
Structure
3
Lane Departure
3
Air Bags
2
Tires
2
Unknown Or Other
2
Steering
2
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Volvo XC60 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 46 complaints 2013 66 complaints 2014 16 complaints 2015 47 complaints 2016 38 complaints 2017 16 complaints 2018 36 complaints 2019 37 complaints 2020 23 complaints 2021 32 complaints 2022 75 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2022 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Volvo XC60

Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Volvo XC60 has 5 recall campaigns and 36 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 5 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo XC60?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Volvo XC60 are: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Structure, Lane Departure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 safe to buy?
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 5 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC60 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC60 are: 2014, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2022.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.