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2018 VOLVO V60 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 VOLVO V60

The 2018 VOLVO V60 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns 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 problem area is the Visibilitywiper (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2018 VOLVO V60

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2018 VOLVO V60, potentially affecting up to 942,328 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.

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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.

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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.

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Recall 18V800000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

| 17,548 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 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...

Consequence: If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 VOLVO V60

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 VOLVO V60. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11300160 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 6,000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO THEIR SAVED POSITIONS AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS WILL COMPOUND OVER TIME AND SHIFT THE REARVIEW MIRROR POSITIONS LOWER AND LOWER. STORED POSITIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED, AS RECALLING A SAVED DRIVER SETTING WILL MOVE THE MIRRORS BACK TO THE CORRECT STORED POSITIONS.

Safety Rating for the 2018 VOLVO V60

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 VOLVO V60 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 VOLVO V60

Volvo Car USA, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 VOLVO V60. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TJ35912.1.0-2021 — EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: AC evaporator repair, additional parts needed

TJ35058.1.2-2019 — EQUIPMENT

This is a Technical Journal: Sensus/Sensus Connect Navigation Base Map Versions

SPJ3475710-2019- — EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Product Journal: Unable to set SPA/CMA vehicle into programming mode - P2P

SMB17-021-2019-0 — EQUIPMENT

This is a Service Manager Bulletin: Vehicle Transport Handling Procedures and Policy

TJ32273-3-0 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

This is a Technical Journal: Climate system, unusual noise when AC compressor is running. Unusual noise from the climate system may be heard when the AC compressor is running. Noise can be described as a streaming sound. See attached soundfile for better understanding. Service: Insulation of the evaporator pipes according...

TJ32958 1 1-2017 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL

This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is fitted in the oil sump area where the noise is most concentrated. A new design of the...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 VOLVO V60

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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