2018 Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
7/100
#14 most-complained of 15 S60 years
The 2018 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 7, among the lowest of all 15 model years, ranking 14th worst (meaning it's one of the better years). NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall for seat belt anchor cables.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
Top 2018 Volvo S60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- HVAC1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
What owners report
- Brake pedal produced a popping sound followed by loss of braking, with a mechanic citing a broken brake booster at 10,484 miles.
- HVAC fan stopped working and the windshield could not be defrosted, requiring fan replacement at 77,000 miles.
- Check engine light came on due to an Engine Control Module failure, reported at 44,200 miles, which one dealer called unusually early for this type of failure.
2018 Volvo S60 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
Seat belts:front
Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
2018 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2018 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Volvo S60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 S60 has a complaint index of 7, one of the lowest among the 15 model years covered, and ranks 14th worst overall. It has only 4 complaints and 1 recall on file.
- What is the top problem area for the 2018 Volvo S60?
- Brakes are the top-reported problem area, accounting for 25% of complaints, including one case of brake loss at 10,484 miles.
- Does the 2018 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 20V378000) covers seat belt anchor cable replacement on both front seats; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2018 S60 compare to other Volvo S60 years?
- The 2018 model has a complaint index of 7, far below years like 2012 (100) and 2013 (93), which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2018 one of the better years for this model.