2018 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#10 most-complained of 16 XC60 years
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 36 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 40, and ranks 10th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other XC60 years. It has 5 recalls, with Electrical System issues the top complaint area at 33%.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24
- 22 city / 28 hwy
Top 2018 Volvo XC60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System12 (33%)
- Brakes9 (25%)
- Engine6 (17%)
- Structure & Body5 (14%)
- Airbags4 (11%)
- Other4 (11%)
- Lane Departure3 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (8%)
- Steering2 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (6%)
What owners report
- Owners report the engine stalling or shutting off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with a ticking noise afterward.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle unintentionally accelerating at low speed and failing to respond to braking before a crash.
- Owners report the automatic engine stop-start feature failing to restart the engine after coming to a stop, leading to a collision.
- Several owners describe the lane keeping/autopilot system disengaging with warnings, causing the vehicle to veer toward oncoming traffic.
- Owners report loud noise and severe vibration or bouncing while driving, especially at highway speed, related to the suspension.
- Some drivers noted the seatbelt warning chime sounding only briefly at startup and never again, despite the belt being unbuckled.
2018 Volvo XC60 recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V818000Nov 25, 2025Structure & Body3 vehicles
Seats:critical fasteners
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.
Risk: 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 recall is R10345. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025.
- NHTSA 20V503000Aug 25, 2020Visibility & Wipers87,226 vehicles
Visibility/wiper
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.
Risk: 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 contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.
- NHTSA 19V220000Mar 20, 2019Structure & Body2,297 vehicles
Seats
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.
Risk: 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 may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.
2018 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- 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 XC60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- Compared to other XC60 model years, 2018 is rated Good, ranking 10th worst out of 16 years tracked. It has a Complaint Index of 40, well below the highest years like 2025 at 100.
- What problems does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?
- NHTSA lists 36 complaints for the 2018 XC60, led by Electrical System issues (33% of complaints), followed by Brakes (25%) and Engine (17%). There were 4 crashes and 4 injuries reported, but no fires.
- Does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2018 XC60, covering seat bolts, front wiper arm nuts, seat rail flange nuts, tailgate lifting arms, and a Vehicle Connectivity Module software issue. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Should I avoid the 2018 Volvo XC60?
- The 2018 XC60 is not a year to avoid; it carries a Good verdict relative to other XC60 years, with a lower Complaint Index (40) than years like 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, which are rated Avoid.
- How is fuel economy on the 2018 Volvo XC60?
- The 2018 XC60 gets an EPA-rated 24 mpg combined (22 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,300.