What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo XC60?

Electrical System leads the complaint groups, followed by Brakes. See the problems section for what owners describe.

Does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have recalls?

Yes. The by-year fact lists the recall count. The recalls section on this page lists each one.

How many complaints does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA has 36 complaints on file. They are unverified owner reports.

What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Volvo XC60?

See the fuel economy section on this page.

Which year of the Volvo XC60 is best?

See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls by model year.

2018 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on file for this Volvo XC60^[1]. Some of them mention a crash^[1].

36owner complaints^[1]

5recalls^[2]

23–24MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups owners raise, biggest first.

Electrical System. 11 complaints^[4]. In the stories we read, owners describe the engine shutting off while driving or while waiting at a light. Some say the car would not restart or lost power steering and braking help. One owner describes rain water getting in and setting off warning lights.
Brakes. 7 complaints^[5]. Owners describe pads and rotors wearing out or warping sooner than they expected. Some say they paid for repeat replacements and felt the dealer brushed it off as normal wear.
Structure. 4 complaints^[6]. Owners describe door handles breaking and a rear door lock that would not release. One owner describes waiting on parts for a recall repair.
Air Bags. 4 complaints^[7]. Owners describe a warning light tied to a water leak and an airbag repair bill they found very high. One report comes from a crash.
Unknown Or Other. 4 complaints^[8]. These do not fit a clear group.
Speed Control. 3 complaints^[9].
Engine. 3 complaints^[10].
Lane Departure. 3 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2018 XC60 is necessarily included.

Seats › Critical Fasteners (25V818), November 2025. About 3 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Visibility/Wiper (20V503), August 2020. About 87,226 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Seats (19V220), March 2019. About 2,297 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Structure › Body › Tailgate (19V046), January 2019. About 45,990 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, parts separating. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Electrical System › Software (18V800), November 2018. About 17,548 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[3]	22 / 28 / 24	$3,400
XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive^[17]	21 / 27 / 23	$3,550
XC60 AWD PHEV, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium and Electricity^[18]	26 / 28 / 26	n/a

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2018 Volvo XC60 with 2.0L 4-cylinder^[19]	313 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
XC60 4DR SUV T5 AWD^[20]	185 in	75 in	65 in	113 in	4,114 lb
XC60 4DR SUV T6 AWD^[21]	185 in	75 in	65 in	113 in	4,209 lb
XC60 4DR SUV T8 AWD PHEV^[22]	185 in	75 in	65 in	113 in	4,647 lb

How 2018 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each XC60 model year. The 2018 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
2009	0	1
2010	56	7
2011	36	4
2012	46	3
2013	66	3
2014	16	2
2015	47	1
2016	38	3
2017	16	4
2018	36	5
2019	37	8
2020	23	7
2021	50	5
2022	75	7
2023	55	6
2024	24	3
2025	37	4
2026	16	3

NHTSA's counts for the XC60 show 36 complaints and 5 recalls for 2018^[2]. Among the 19 model years listed, 7 have fewer complaints than 2018 and 10 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (0) and the most are for 2022 (75)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2018 XC60?

The complaint file for this model year is fairly small^[1]. Electrical System is the biggest group^[4], followed by Brakes^[5]. Owners describe the engine shutting off as the most worrying story, and some of the brake stories sound like costly upkeep. These are unverified reports and they are not adjusted for sales. Check the recalls section on this page and ask a mechanic to look over any car you plan to buy.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo XC60?: Electrical System leads the complaint groups^[4], followed by Brakes^[5]. See the problems section for what owners describe.
Does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have recalls?: Yes. The by-year fact lists the recall count^[2]. The recalls section on this page lists each one.
How many complaints does the 2018 Volvo XC60 have?: NHTSA has 36 complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified owner reports.
What is the gas mileage of the 2018 Volvo XC60?: See the fuel economy section on this page.
Which year of the Volvo XC60 is best?: See the by-year comparison on this page for complaints and recalls by model year^[2].

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Volvo XC60

2012 46 complaints, 3 recalls
2013 66 complaints, 3 recalls
2015 47 complaints, 1 recall
2016 38 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 16 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 this page
2023 55 complaints, 6 recalls

Compare all model years of the Volvo XC60

Other Volvo models from 2018

2018 Volvo XC90 51 complaints, 3 recalls

All Volvo models

Similar cars from 2018: small suvs

2018 Ford Escape 1,820 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 GMC Terrain 225 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 Honda CR-V 2,160 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 Hyundai Santa Fe 432 complaints, 5 recalls
2018 Hyundai Tucson 399 complaints, 1 recall
2018 Jeep Compass 946 complaints, 6 recalls

All small suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 36 owner complaints on file for the 2018 Volvo XC60 (4 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 4 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Volvo XC60 model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 28 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,400. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
11 complaints name the electrical system component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 5,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the structure component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the air bags component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the speed control component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
3 complaints name the lane departure component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 25V818, filed November 25, 2025: Seats › Critical Fasteners. NHTSA recall database
Recall 20V503, filed August 25, 2020: Visibility / Wiper. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V220, filed March 20, 2019: Seats. NHTSA recall database
Recall 19V046, filed January 18, 2019: Structure › Body › Tailgate . NHTSA recall database
Recall 18V800, filed November 13, 2018: Electrical System › Software. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for XC60 AWD, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium, All-Wheel Drive: 21 city / 27 highway / 23 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for XC60 AWD PHEV, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic (S8), Premium and Electricity: 26 MPGe combined, 370 miles of range. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA Test Car List, 2018 Volvo XC60 with 2.0L 4-cylinder: rated 313 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, XC60 4DR SUV T5 AWD: length 185 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,114 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, XC60 4DR SUV T6 AWD: length 185 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,209 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, XC60 4DR SUV T8 AWD PHEV: length 185 in, width 75 in, height 65 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,647 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2018 Volvo XC60: problems, recalls and fuel economy