This page covers 1 recall, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Volvo S60.
26–29 mpg combined
8.1–9 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
The 2012 to 2018 Volvo S60 received top marks across all NHTSA crash tests. The US-market sedan earned five stars overall, along with five-star ratings in frontal crash, side crash, rollover, and side pole impact testing. NHTSA maintains these ratings across model years until a vehicle redesign occurs, so this five-star performance applies throughout the 2012 to 2018 range covered by this assessment.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
