2018 Volvo S60 recalls and problems

The 2018 Volvo S60 has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2018 Volvo S60
Photo: 2018 Volvo S60 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2018 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 24 S60 model years — 22nd most.

1recalls
4complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
77,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Seat Belts

Jun 30, 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · 308,260 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy & notes

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2020: 1 complaints20202023: 1 complaints20232025: 2 complaints20252

2018 vs. other Volvo S60 years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2018. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2018 Volvo S60 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2018 Volvo S60, the latest from Jun 30, 2020 (seat belts). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo S60?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), engine (1), service brakes (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.