2018 Volvo V60 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the V60 at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2018 Volvo V60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the windows, wipers & sunroof (1 complaint, typically around 6,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

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2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Volvo V60 problems

  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~6,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Volvo V60 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Volvo V60. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best V60 years: 2011, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016. Compare all years →

2018 Volvo V60 recalls (2)

Seat belts › Front

NHTSA recall 20V-378 · Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles

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.

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.

Electrical system › Software

NHTSA recall 18V-800 · Nov 13, 2018 · 17,548 vehicles

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.

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 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticFWD25 / 36 / 29
2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged8-speed automaticAWD22 / 32 / 26
2.0L 4-cyl turbo8-speed automaticAWD22 / 33 / 26

EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Volvo V60 a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2018 V60 rates few complaints: 1.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the V60 at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Volvo V60?

The windows, wipers & sunroof — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo V60 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo V60, the most recent from June 30, 2020 (front). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V60?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015 and 2016. See the full Volvo V60 years comparison.

At what mileage do 2018 Volvo V60 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 6,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.