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 *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.

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).

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, leading to descriptio

  • *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.
  • *Infotainment/software glitches (SPA platform) — System freezes, failure to reboot, unresponsive screens, blank dashboard displays, buggy features (road sign recognition, interior lights, audio source switching). Frequency: very frequent.
  • *Airbag system malfunctions — Warning lights and failures, potentially related to wiring under seats or faulty steering wheel units, leading to extended repair delays due to parts availability. Frequency: recurrent.
  • *Poor fuel economy (D4 AWD models) — Real-world consumption significantly worse than expected, potentially linked to undiagnosed boost leaks or other issues. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the V60.

Typical used price

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

Other V60 model years

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