Model year
2018 Volvo XC60
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 36 complaints for the 2018 Volvo XC60 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (11), SERVICE BRAKES (7), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 23–26 mpg combined and 53 kWh/100 mi depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,150–$3,550, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 56 complaints
- 2011 36 complaints
- 2012 46 complaints
- 2013 66 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 47 complaints
- 2016 38 complaints
- 2017 16 complaints
- 2018 36 complaints
- 2019 37 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 49 complaints
- 2022 75 complaints
- 2023 54 complaints
- 2024 24 complaints
- 2025 36 complaints
- 2026 16 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V818000 · Nov 25, 2025
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
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.
20V503000 · Aug 25, 2020
VISIBILITY/WIPER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
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.
19V220000 · Mar 20, 2019
SEATS
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.
19V046000 · Jan 18, 2019
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE
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.
18V800000 · Nov 13, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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…
Complaints
36 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 4, fire flag on 0, injury field 4, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| DP22005 | Pedestrian alert sounds · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM | Jan 27, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T5 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T5 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T6 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T6 SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| T8 SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 28 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XC60 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| XC60 AWD PHEV · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Plug-in Hybrid | 26 | 28 | 26 | 53.0 | 370 | $3,150 |
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