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All cars · Volvo S60 · 2018

2018 Volvo S60. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints1NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes100%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
100000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 20V378000 Jun 2020 Seat Belts / Front

    Defect. 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.

Manufacturer communications 188

Volvo filed 188 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
  • This is a Technical Journal: Rough shifts, 5-4, Neutral Control, N-D TF80SC/SD Due to internal…
  • This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Volvo S60 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Volvo S60 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Volvo S60CC 4 DR AWDnot ratednot ratednot ratednot rated

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)FWD25 / 36 / 29Regular$2,150
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (S8)AWD20 / 27 / 22Premium$3,500

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2015–15–Electrical
2016–7–Engine
2017–4–Brakes
2018–1–Brakes
2019–13–Electrical
2020–7–Brakes
2021–3–Brakes

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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