NHTSA vehicle safety data
2018 Volvo S60 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2018 Volvo S60 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Volvo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Volvo S60, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2018 Volvo S60 owner complaints
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volvo S60, describing incidents dated January 2, 2020 to October 9, 2025.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
- Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11692719 · Filed
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!
ODI #11671445 · Filed
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…
ODI #11508871 · Filed
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…
Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant
NHTSA #20V378000 · Seat Belts — Front · NHTSA notice
Reported June 30, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC
Potentially affected: 308,260 vehicles
Repair completion: 75.49% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Volvo campaign R10029 · Owners notified December 10, 2020
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Volvo S60 model years
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