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2018 Volvo XC60Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 55 owners and 5 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
55
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Recalls
5
TSBs
515
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 55 complaints, 10 crashes, 0 fires, and 5 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

premature brake wear

2 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

front seat noise

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
3

water leaking into vehicle

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
4

sensors fail repeatedly

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
5

trunk malfunction

1 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

11 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the BrakesMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

23
0–30K
1
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (23 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical11 (20%)
Brakes7 (13%)
Other4 (7%)
Airbags3 (5%)
Engine3 (5%)
Structure:body3 (5%)
Speed Control3 (5%)
Wheels & Tires3 (5%)

2018 Volvo XC60: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo XC60, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo XC60, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo XC60, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2018 Volvo XC60, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
18
13
19
6
20
2
21
7
22
5
23
8
24
5
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Volvo XC60. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (5 recalls)

18V800000Dec 2018

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.

19V046000May 2019

STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.

19V220000May 2019

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.

20V503000Sep 2020

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.

25V818000Dec 2025

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2018 Volvo XC60 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)

All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.

DP22005ClosedOpened Jan 2023 · closed Aug 2023

Pedestrian alert sounds

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM

The worst model year for the Volvo XC60 is the 2019 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Volvo XC60 vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD)

This vehicle

55

Class avg

280

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 4wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 55 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 5 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Volvo XC60 Model Years

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2018 Volvo XC60: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Volvo XC60?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Volvo XC60 is related to the electrical, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 reliable?
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 55 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Volvo XC60 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Volvo XC60 has 5 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Volvo XC60 problems start?
Based on 26 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2018 Volvo XC60 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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