NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front seats may not be tightened properly, causing them to loosen over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts at no cost to you.
This page covers 7 recalls, 35 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2018 Volvo Xc60.
23–26 mpg combined
9–10.2 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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.
Electrical issues lead the complaint picture for the 2018 XC60, with owners most often describing warning lights illuminating unexpectedly, instrument cluster displays going dark while driving, and modules failing after water intrusion, reportedly entering through windshield or moonroof seals and reaching electronics under the dash. Several owners note the condition recurs even after dealer repairs. Brake complaints are the next most-reported area, with some owners describing reduced stopping response or a sensation that the vehicle continued accelerating despite brake pedal input. Engine complaints appear less frequently and tend to center on the check engine light coming on without an identified cause. The water intrusion pattern is notable because owners link it not just to electrical faults but to transmission behavior and unexpected engine shutoffs.
35
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 7 recalls, the most serious involving the power tailgate lifting arms, which can freeze in cold temperatures, separate from the vehicle, and project rearward with enough force to injure anyone standing behind it.
Two recalls affect front seat security: mounting bolts on the front seats may have been undertightened, and separate seat rail flange nuts may be missing entirely. In either case, the seat can shift or fail to hold an occupant properly in a crash. The wiper recalls describe the same underlying problem, treated here as one issue: the nuts securing the front wiper arms may not have been tightened sufficiently, causing the arms to slip out of position and fail to clear the windshield, reducing visibility in rain or snow. A software issue in the vehicle connectivity module can cause the GPS system to report an incorrect location to emergency services after a crash, which can delay response times.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolts securing the front seats may not be tightened properly, causing them to loosen over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts at no cost to you.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the windshield wiper arms may not be tight enough, causing the wipers to slip and fail to clear the windshield properly.
What the fix does
A dealer will tighten the nuts that secure the windshield wiper arms to your vehicle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts securing the front wiper arms may not be tight enough, causing the wipers to malfunction or stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the wiper arm mounting nuts to proper specifications at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The nuts that secure the rear flange of the front seat rails may be missing after assembly, potentially compromising seat stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect front seat rails and install any missing flange nuts at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The power tailgate lifting arms can freeze and stop working, creating noise. In some cases, the arms can separate from the tailgate.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tailgate lifting arms to restore proper tailgate operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze and separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved design at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the Vehicle Connectivity Module may cause the GPS to fail to send your vehicle's location to emergency responders during an emergency call.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the Vehicle Connectivity Module software at no cost to restore GPS location reporting to emergency services.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
