2018 Volvo XC60

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is electrical problems (21% of all complaints), specifically: i bough the car in april 2018 and in june 2018 with the car having 1200 miles on board, while i was on a trip 85 miles away from home, i've experienced an engine failure. after a stop on the trip, i proceeded to start the car and after a few seconds of running it, a ticking noise coming from the eng.

4 crash reports 8 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ELECTRICAL

11 complaints

21%

• I BOUGH THE CAR IN APRIL 2018 AND IN JUNE 2018 WITH THE CAR HAVING 1200 MILES ON BOARD, WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP 85 MILES AWAY FROM HOME, I'VE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER A STOP ON THE TRIP, I PROCEEDED TO START THE CAR AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF RUNNING IT, A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENG
• THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS - WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY ON A REGULAR CITY STREET THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. WITH NO POWER AVAILABLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE ALSO AFFECTED. THIS CAUSED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.
• ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018 MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S NEW XC60 THAT HE HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED. AS THE FIVE OF US SAT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, 2 CARS COLLIDED AND ONE HIT US HARD ENOUGH FROM THE FRONT CORNER THAT THE IMPACT FORCED MY DAU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 2 crashes

“I BOUGH THE CAR IN APRIL 2018 AND IN JUNE 2018 WITH THE CAR HAVING 1200 MILES ON BOARD, WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP 85 MILES AWAY FROM HOME, I'VE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER A STOP ON THE TRIP, I PROCEEDED TO START THE CAR AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF RUNNING IT, A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENG”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BRAKES

7 complaints

13%

• THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS - WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY ON A REGULAR CITY STREET THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. WITH NO POWER AVAILABLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE ALSO AFFECTED. THIS CAUSED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (GUNTHER VOLVO CARS DELRAY BEACH 2201 N FEDERAL HWY, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483) TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT
• REAR BRAKES AND ROTORS ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY. CURRENT VEHICLE STATUS IS 20K MILES, REAR PADS ARE <3MM AND ROTORS REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. PER THE DEALERSHIP THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE NEWER XC60, XC90 MODELS. THEY ARE UNDER THE IMPRESSION EITHER THE PADS ARE INFERIOR, OR VOLVO POTENTIAL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS - WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY ON A REGULAR CITY STREET THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. WITH NO POWER AVAILABLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE ALSO AFFECTED. THIS CAUSED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET. ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

4 complaints

• KEY FOB CAN ACTIVATE THE LIFT GATE WHEN KEY IS IN POCKET BECAUSE THE BUTTONS ARE TOO SENSITIVE ON THE FOB LEADING TO A PERSON GETTING INJURED BY AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING TRUNK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY LOADING GROCERIES INTO TRUNK.
• Distracting Dash warnings “POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE TEMPORARILY REDUCED”, auto parking warning come on while driving and engine pause during stops working intermittently. Start/Stop doesn't work like its supposed to, only works intermittently, only works beginning of drive & then doesn't work rest
• Vehicle completely had multiple warning lamps come on while I was driving and it was apparent the computer was failing. Car would not turn off when I moved to turn off the ignition knob. When restarted, car would not shift. Car had to be taken to dealership by tow truck. Dealership notes that water

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“KEY FOB CAN ACTIVATE THE LIFT GATE WHEN KEY IS IN POCKET BECAUSE THE BUTTONS ARE TOO SENSITIVE ON THE FOB LEADING TO A PERSON GETTING INJURED BY AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING TRUNK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY LOADING GROCERIES INTO TRUNK.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

4 complaints

• 2018 VOLVO XC-60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO BLIND SPOT MONITOR TURNING ITSELF OFF WITHOUT WARNING. * AS *TR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOPILOT AND LANE KEEP SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM REQUIRED THE DRIVER TO OCCASIONALLY TOUCH THE STEERING WHEEL OR IT WOULD PROVIDE TWO WARNINGS. UPON THE SECOND WARNING, THE SYSTEM WOULD SHUT OFF, CAUSING THE D
• When Pilot Assist's steering assistance is unable to keep the car in the lane, it will disengage without any audible warning nor visual warning (screen flash, popup message,...). The only indication is the 3/4" steering wheel icon at the bottom left of the instrument cluster, changes color from gree

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“2018 VOLVO XC-60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO BLIND SPOT MONITOR TURNING ITSELF OFF WITHOUT WARNING. * AS *TR”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

4 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V046000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. RUSNAK VOLVO (2025 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107) CONFIRMED THAT PART
• ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018 MY FAMILY AND I WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING MY HUSBAND'S NEW XC60 THAT HE HAD RECENTLY PURCHASED. AS THE FIVE OF US SAT STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, 2 CARS COLLIDED AND ONE HIT US HARD ENOUGH FROM THE FRONT CORNER THAT THE IMPACT FORCED MY DAU
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR HANDLE ON THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED FOR THE SECOND TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO (GUNTHER VOLVO CARS DELRAY BEACH 2201 N FEDERAL HWY, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483) TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLVO XC60. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V046000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. RUSNAK VOLVO (2025 E COLORADO BLVD, PASADENA, CA 91107) CONFIRMED THAT PART”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 53 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ELECTRICAL: I BOUGH THE CAR IN APRIL 2018 AND IN JUNE 2018 WITH THE CAR HAVING 1200 MILES ON BOARD, WHILE I WAS ON A TRIP 85 MILES AWAY FROM HOME, I'VE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE FAILURE. AFTER A STOP ON THE TRIP, I PROCEEDED TO START THE CAR AND AFTER A FEW SECONDS OF RUNNING IT, A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENG
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BRAKES: THIS HAPPENED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS - WHILE DRIVING NORMALLY ON A REGULAR CITY STREET THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. WITH NO POWER AVAILABLE, THE POWER STEERING AND BRAKES WERE ALSO AFFECTED. THIS CAUSED AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS THE CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: KEY FOB CAN ACTIVATE THE LIFT GATE WHEN KEY IS IN POCKET BECAUSE THE BUTTONS ARE TOO SENSITIVE ON THE FOB LEADING TO A PERSON GETTING INJURED BY AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING TRUNK. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY LOADING GROCERIES INTO TRUNK.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: 2018 VOLVO XC-60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO BLIND SPOT MONITOR TURNING ITSELF OFF WITHOUT WARNING. * AS *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)