2018 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
43/100
#9 most-complained of 15 V60 years
The 2018 Volvo V60 has a Complaint Index of 43, ranking 9th out of 15 model years, with only 1 complaint filed and 2 recalls. It sits in the middle of the pack, well below the worst years like 2015.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 26
- 22 city / 32 hwy
Top 2018 Volvo V60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Visibility & Wipers1 (100%)
What owners report
- Rearview mirrors fail to return to their saved positions after shifting into reverse and back into drive.
- The issue compounds over time, causing mirror positions to drift lower with repeated shifting.
- Stored driver-profile settings still work correctly and can be used to reset the mirrors to the proper position.
2018 Volvo V60 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns 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.
- NHTSA 18V800000Nov 13, 2018Electrical System17,548 vehicles
Electrical system:software
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. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
Risk: 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 this recall is R39917.
2018 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 32 MPG
- Combined
- 26 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,600
- 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 V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Volvo V60 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2018 V60 has a Complaint Index of 43 and ranks 9th out of 15 model years, meaning it has fewer reported problems than years like 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024, which carry an Avoid verdict.
- What problems does the 2018 Volvo V60 have?
- NHTSA lists only 1 owner complaint for the 2018 V60, involving rearview mirrors not returning to their saved position, reported at 6,000 miles. There were no crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths tied to this complaint.
- Does the 2018 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 V60: one for a Seat Belts anchor cable replacement and one for an Electrical System software correction in the Vehicle Connectivity Module.
- Should I avoid the 2018 Volvo V60?
- The 2018 V60 is not flagged as an Avoid year. Its Complaint Index of 43 ranks it in the middle of the 15 model years covered, better than 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024.