2018 Volvo S60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2018 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 5, ranking 19th of 20 model years, making it one of the lowest-complaint years for this model. NHTSA lists 4 complaints and 1 recall, with brakes as the top-reported problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #19 of 20 S60 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 33 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2018 Volvo S60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes1 (25%)
- Electrical System1 (25%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- HVAC1 (25%)
- Other1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Brakes can lose pedal feel and stop working after a popping sound from the brake booster, reported at 10,484 miles.
- The HVAC blower fan can stop working, cutting off windshield defrosting, with one case at 77,000 miles.
- The engine control module can fail and trigger a check engine light even at low mileage, with one owner reporting the issue at 44,200 miles.
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?
- NHTSA data shows only 4 complaints for the 2018 S60, giving it a complaint index of 5, which ranks 19th out of 20 S60 model years. This makes it one of the lower-complaint years for the model.
- What problems does the 2018 Volvo S60 have?
- Owners reported issues spread evenly across brakes, electrical system, engine, and HVAC, each accounting for 25% of complaints. A brake booster failure was reported at 10,484 miles.
- Does the 2018 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 S60, covering a seat belt anchor cable replacement for both front seats. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2018 S60 compare to other S60 years?
- The 2018 S60 has a complaint index of 5, far below higher-complaint years like 2012 (100) and 2013 (95), both rated Avoid. It ranks 19th of 20 years for reported problems.