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!
The worst 2018 Volvo S60 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 20V378000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Volvo S60 189
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This is a Technical Journal: Text only no attachments
- This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test
- This is a TJ text only
- This is a Technical Journal
- This is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application
- Volvo Cars USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD on behalf of the Volvo Car Corporation has decided to launch...
- This is a Technical Journal: Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal: High Temperature Message in DIM after Coolant Pump Replacement
- This is a Technical Journal: T8 P0EA773 Auxiliary Cooling System Performance
2018 Volvo S60 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | AWD | 20-22 | 27-33 | 22-26 |
What 2018 Volvo S60 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
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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Questions about the 2018 Volvo S60
Is the 2018 Volvo S60 reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2018 Volvo S60, fewer than a typical S60 model year.
What is the 2018 Volvo S60 year score?
The 2018 Volvo S60 scores 93 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Volvo S60: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Volvo S60?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Volvo S60 have?
1 recall, covering seat belts.
Is there a class action lawsuit over the Volvo S60?
Yes. New class action says Volvo's Google-based infotainment screens freeze and take climate and rearview camera with them (November 9, 2026).
What gas mileage does the 2018 Volvo S60 get?
Official estimates for the 2018 Volvo S60 range from 22 to 29 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 25 city and 36 highway.
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