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2018 Volvo S60

Free recalls, owner complaints, and NHTSA safety ratings for the 2018 Volvo S60, plus how to check this specific vehicle before you buy.

The 2018 Volvo S60 has 1 NHTSA recall on record and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Its overall NHTSA crash-test rating is 5 out of 5. Below is the full breakdown, plus how to check this specific vehicle by VIN before you buy in Alberta.

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2018 Volvo S60 recalls (1)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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.
Remedy: 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 safety ratings

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Source: NHTSA NCAP ratings.

2018 Volvo S60 owner complaints (4)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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!
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
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
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
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.

Checking a used Volvo S60 before you buy

The recall, complaint, and safety data above describes the 2018 S60 in general. To know the condition and history of the specific vehicle you're looking at, check it by VIN. A VIN check shows whether this particular S60's recalls are still outstanding, and a full history report adds accident, title, and ownership records the data above can't show.

Before you buy a 2018 Volvo S60 in Alberta:

Run a free VIN check on the exact vehicle for its own recalls and safety data.
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2018 Volvo S60 — questions and answers

Does the 2018 Volvo S60 have any recalls?+

Our check found 1 NHTSA recall associated with the 2018 Volvo S60. Check the specific vehicle by VIN to see which remain outstanding, since some may already have been repaired. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

How many complaints does the 2018 Volvo S60 have?+

NHTSA lists 4 owner complaints for the 2018 Volvo S60 in our results. Complaints are problems reported by owners and don't always lead to a recall, but a pattern of similar complaints is worth weighing before you buy.

Is the 2018 Volvo S60 safe?+

The 2018 Volvo S60 has an overall NHTSA crash-test rating of 5. Review the front-crash, side-crash, and rollover ratings above, and pair safety ratings with a mechanical inspection of the specific vehicle.

How do I check a 2018 Volvo S60 VIN?+

Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN into our free VIN check to see recalls, complaints, and safety ratings for that exact vehicle, then run an Alberta Personal Property Registry (PPR) lien search before you pay.

Are recall repairs on a Volvo free?+

Yes. Safety recall repairs are performed at no cost by a franchised Volvo dealer, even for a used vehicle and even if you're not the original owner. Confirm the required parts are in stock before relying on the fix.