2018 Volvo V60: common problems and reliability

The 2018 Volvo V60 has 2 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are visibility/wiper and vehicle speed control. Owners most often flag hybrid system failures (early t6/t8 recharge, d6 twin engine): erad (electric rear axle drive) unit failures, with repair costs around €6,000 ($6,500 usd); turbo failures in diesel hybrids. frequency: recurrent.

Safety record for the 2018 model year

2
Owner complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Volvo V60 vehicles (US, public record).

Is 2018 a good year for the V60?

Across the 7 V60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2022) to 60 (2016). With 2 complaints, the 2018 V60 sits about the same asthe model's median of 4.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

visibility/wiper
1
vehicle speed control
1
wheels
1
service brakes
1

Recalls affecting the 2018 V60

electrical system:software

Campaign 18V800000

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

seat belts:front

Campaign 20V378000

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 Count

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Long-term owners of the first-generation P3 platform (approximately 2014-2018) report significant reliability concerns, particularly with engine oil consumption and hybrid system failures,…

  • Engine oil consumption (P3 platform, 2015-2016 4-cylinder gasoline engines): Severe oil burning requiring piston ring replacement, potentially recurring even after repair. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Hybrid system failures (Early T6/T8 Recharge, D6 Twin Engine): ERAD (electric rear axle drive) unit failures, with repair costs around €6,000 ($6,500 USD); turbo failures in diesel hybrids. Frequency: recurrent.

Owner insights cover all generations of the V60. See the full V60 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used V60 listings typically run $12,137–$36,165 across 2015 to 2026 model years.

Other V60 model years

Compare every V60 year side by side to see how 2018 ranks against the rest.

Compare the V60 against its rivals