2018 VOLVO S60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 VOLVO S60
The 2018 VOLVO S60 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:FRONT. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volvo Car USA, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 VOLVO S60
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 VOLVO S60, potentially affecting up to 308,260 vehicles.
Recall 20V378000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 308,260 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not...
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 VOLVO S60
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLVO S60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
My sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway on 10/9/2025. There was no apparent cause. It sounded like an explosion, and glass came down all over me and the seats. Very disturbing!
The check engine light appeared on my 2018 Volvo s60. After taking the car to 2 Independent mechanics and the dealer, it was diagnosed as an Engine Control Module (ECM) failure. My 2018 Volvo s60 has ONLY 44,200 miles. The dealer stated that they "haven't seen this failure in cars with such low mileage. Usually, cars have 125,000+ miles if/when the ECM fails". The dealer and an Independent mechanic both stated that the brakes, steering, starter, thermostat, etc., could fail at any time. This could put my family, and other families on the road, at risk. Volvo refused to pay for the repairs.
The check engine light appeared on my 2018 Volvo s60. After taking the car to 2 Independent mechanics and the dealer, it was diagnosed as an Engine Control Module (ECM) failure. My 2018 Volvo s60 has ONLY 44,200 miles. The dealer stated that they "haven't seen this failure in cars with such low mileage. Usually, cars have 125,000+ miles if/when the ECM fails". The dealer and an Independent mechanic both stated that the brakes, steering, starter, thermostat, etc., could fail at any time. This could put my family, and other families on the road, at risk. Volvo refused to pay for the repairs.
The contact owns a 2018 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the HVAC system fan was inoperable, and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fan, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 77,000.
WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL A POPPING SOUND WAS NOTICED AND THEN BRAKES WERE LOST. FORTUNATELY CAR WAS PARKED IN A STREET. SERVICE LOCATION STATED THAT "BRAKE BOOSTER BROKE, IT IS A MAN MADE PART". CAR HAS ONLY 10500 MILES ON IT.
Safety Rating for the 2018 VOLVO S60
The 2018 VOLVO S60 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 VOLVO S60
Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 VOLVO S60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SMB00-108C — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Expendable Items Parts List.
TJ28979.3.0-2020 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This is a Technical Journal: Sensus Connect, Internet browser limitations. Do not attempt to repair.
TJ34648 — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling.
TJ34648 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Prior Approval - Lack of airflow causing poor cabin cooling.
K54422772 — ENGINE
Volvo Chassis - HVAC Recirculation Door Whistle - US17+OBD2016 Emissions, Model Year 2018 (Common Rail Fuel System ONLY)
SMB17-2018A-2017 — EQUIPMENT
This is a Service Manger Bulletin. Retail car delivery process
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 VOLVO S60
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLVO S60
- 2013 VOLVO S60 — 105 complaints
- 2014 VOLVO S60 — 35 complaints
- 2015 VOLVO S60 — 79 complaints
- 2016 VOLVO S60 — 34 complaints
- 2017 VOLVO S60 — 17 complaints
- 2018 VOLVO S60 (current)
- 2019 VOLVO S60 — 31 complaints
- 2020 VOLVO S60 — 20 complaints
- 2021 VOLVO S60 — 9 complaints
- 2022 VOLVO S60 — 27 complaints
- 2023 VOLVO S60 — 3 complaints
Other VOLVO Models
- VOLVO XC90 — 2,131 total complaints
- VOLVO S80 — 1,320 total complaints
- VOLVO V70 — 1,177 total complaints
- VOLVO XC60 — 846 total complaints
- VOLVO S70 — 780 total complaints
- VOLVO 850 — 732 total complaints
- VOLVO S40 — 677 total complaints
- VOLVO V70XC — 521 total complaints