Recalls (5)
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo XC60. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Loose Front Seats
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Wipers may Loosen
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Front Seats may Move in a Crash
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Tailgate Lifting Arms may Freeze and Separate
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.
No GPS Location in the Event of a Crash
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (36)
36 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 11 | 30.6% |
| Service brakes | 7 | 19.4% |
| Air bags | 4 | 11.1% |
| Structure | 4 | 11.1% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 11.1% |
| Engine | 3 | 8.3% |
| Lane departure | 3 | 8.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8.3% |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 5.6% |
| Steering | 2 | 5.6% |
How 2018 compares with other XC60 years
Best and worst XC60 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16 | 2 |
| 2015 | 47 | 1 |
| 2016 | 38 | 3 |
| 2017 | 16 | 4 |
| 2018 | 36 | 5 |
| 2019 | 36 | 8 |
| 2020 | 22 | 6 |
| 2021 | 48 | 5 |
| 2022 | 74 | 6 |
| 2023 | 54 | 5 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,150
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 199 g/mi
- EPA class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 26 / 28 / 26 | $3,150 | 199 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 28 / 24 | $3,400 | 367 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 21 / 27 / 23 | $3,550 | 385 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2018 Volvo XC60 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns: 25V818000 (seat), 20V503000 (visibility), 19V220000 (seat), 19V046000 (structure), 18V800000 (electrical). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2018 Volvo XC60 problems?
Owners filed 36 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (11), Service brakes (7), Air bags (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2018 Volvo XC60 get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 26 city, 28 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2018 XC60 compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Volvo XC60 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (16) and the 2021 the most (48). The 2018 drew 36. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.