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2018 Volvo S60 recalls and problems

The 2018 Volvo S60 has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Volvo dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
4
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2018 Volvo S60 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2018 Volvo S60 recalls

Recall 20V-378: Seat Belts

Reported Jun 30, 2020 · 308,260 vehicles affected · Volvo Car USA LLC

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.

Fix: 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.

2018 Volvo S60 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes1
Visibility1
Engine1
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 77,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2018 Volvo S60 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · reported Oct 11, 2025
My sunroof glass spontaneously shattered while I was driving on the highway on 10/9/2025. There was no apparent cause. It sounded like an explosion, and glass came down all over me and the seats. Very disturbing!
Engine · reported Jul 6, 2025
The check engine light appeared on my 2018 Volvo s60. After taking the car to 2 Independent mechanics and the dealer, it was diagnosed as an Engine Control Module (ECM) failure. My 2018 Volvo s60 has ONLY 44,200 miles. The dealer stated that they "haven't seen this failure in cars with such low mileage. Usually, cars have 125,000+ miles if/when the ECM fails". The dealer and an Independent mechanic both stated that the brakes, steering, starter, thermostat, etc., could fail at any time. This could put my family, and other families on the road, at risk. Volvo refused to pay for the repairs.
Visibility · at 77,000 miles · reported Feb 24, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the HVAC system fan was inoperable, and the front windshield could not be defrosted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the fan, and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 77,000.
Service Brakes · at 10,484 miles · reported Jan 25, 2020
When pressing brake pedal a popping sound was noticed and then brakes were lost. Fortunately car was parked in a street. Service location stated that "brake booster broke, it is a man made part". Car has only 10500 miles on it.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Volvo S60 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Volvo S60: 20V-378 (seat belts). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Volvo S60?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (1 reports), followed by visibility (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 77,000 miles.

Are Volvo recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Volvo dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.