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2018 Volvo XC60: common problems and reliability
One of the worst XC60 years.
One of the Volvo XC60 years to avoid. All XC60 years
108 owner complaints, most about electrical system. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2018 XC60?The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 108 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are electrical system and service brakes.
Safety record for the 2018 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2018 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other XC60 years only. How we score it
Is 2018 a good year for the XC60?
Across the 17 XC60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 16 (2017) to 370 (2022). With 108 complaints, the 2018 XC60 sits above the model's median of 47.
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
Recalls affecting the 2018 XC60
seats
Campaign 19V220000Volvo 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.
structure:body:tailgate
Campaign 19V046000Volvo 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.
electrical system:software
Campaign 18V800000Volvo 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.
visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Campaign 20V503000Volvo 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.
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seats:critical fasteners
Campaign 25V818000Volvo 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60. See the full XC60 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used XC60 listings typically run $23,066–$33,416.
Other XC60 model years
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