2018 Volvo S60 Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2018 Volvo S60.

20172019
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2018 Volvo S60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Electrical Faults

#21 complaints

Engine Problems

#31 complaints

Brakes

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Volvo S60.

Electrical Faults
1
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
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Fires
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Recalls for 2018 Volvo S60

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~308,260 vehicles.

20V378000Seat Belts:front
~308,260 affected

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 secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

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2018 Volvo S60 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2018 Volvo S60 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2018 Volvo S60 has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2018 Volvo S60?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (1 complaints); Engine Problems (1 complaints); Brakes (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2018 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 308,260 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2018 Volvo S60?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo S60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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