Worst 2018 Volvo Xc60 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BRAKES
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Volvo Xc60.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 2 | — | 10,381 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | — | — | 18,325 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 18,757 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | 2 | — | 2,154 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | 1 | — | 307 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 22,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 307 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 4,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: AUTOMATIC STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 1,300 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 21,300 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 22,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2018 Volvo Xc60
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~240,290 vehicles.
Volvo 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.
Volvo 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.
Volvo 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.
Volvo 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.
Volvo 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.
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 in the event of an emergency.
Other Volvo Xc60 Years
Wider context: See the full Volvo Xc60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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