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2018 Volvo XC60 problems
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 5 active recall campaigns on file and no owner complaints in the NHTSA database. Often that means the recall caught it before the field did.
No owner complaints on NHTSA yet, so the reliability score is provisional. 5 active recalls on file — read those first.
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Should you avoid this 2018 XC60?
Not enough data for a verdict
Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 5 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model —
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Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles
A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles
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.
Fix: 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.
Limited NHTSA data. Only 0 owner complaints have been filed for the 2018 Volvo XC60, which is not enough for a meaningful reliability score. Active recalls (if any) are listed on this page and remain authoritative — those are verified defects regardless of complaint volume. For a confident reliability read we look for at least 10 owner complaints in the federal database.
Should you avoid the 2018 Volvo XC60?
Only 0 NHTSA complaints on file — too few for a confident call. The 5 active recalls above remain authoritative; read those first. We don't issue a buy/avoid verdict on the 2018 Volvo XC60 without a meaningful complaint sample — doing so off a handful of filings would be guesswork.
What should I check before buying a used 2018 Volvo XC60?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on the 2018 Volvo XC60 to flag a standout failure pattern. Run the VIN for open recalls — those are free to fix regardless of warranty — get a standard pre-purchase inspection, and ask the seller for service records.
Is the 2018 Volvo XC60 a good used car to buy?
Hard to say from federal data alone — only 0 owner complaints have been filed. Lean on the recall list above, a pre-purchase inspection, and a vehicle-history report on the specific VIN. Our data tells you what the model is known for; a history report tells you what that exact car has been through.
What's the most common problem on the 2018 Volvo XC60?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Volvo XC60 has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2018 Volvo XC60?
Hard to say from NHTSA data alone with only 0 complaints on file. A quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. The decision comes down to your specific situation: vehicle cost, miles on it, how long you plan to keep it, and whether you can absorb a $3K–$8K repair without straining cashflow. With limited public data on this vehicle, lean on the recall list above and check owner forums before committing.
Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database, last synced 5 days ago. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2018/Volvo/XC60.
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