2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA for the 2018 Volvo V60.
2
recalls
1
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2018 Volvo V60 recalls
Seat belts: front
NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · reported June 30, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 308,260 vehicles potentially affected
The 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.
The risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The 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.
Electrical system: software
NHTSA campaign 18V800000 · reported November 13, 2018 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 17,548 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.
The risk
If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.
The fix
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Visibility/wiper1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jan 17, 2020 · Visibility/wiper · 6,000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS DO NOT RETURN TO THEIR SAVED POSITIONS AFTER SHIFTING INTO REVERSE THEN SHIFTING BACK INTO DRIVE. THIS WILL COMPOUND OVER TIME AND SHIFT THE REARVIEW MIRROR POSITIONS LOWER AND LOWER. STORED POSITIONS ARE NOT AFFECTED, AS RECALLING A SAVED DRIVER SETTING WILL MOVE THE MIRRORS BACK TO THE CORRECT…
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Volvo V60, the most recent reported on June 30, 2020 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo V60?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is visibility/wiper (1 complaints).
How many 2018 Volvo V60 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 1 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received January 17, 2020.