2018 Volvo XC60 Problems: 3 Known Issues
2018 model year · 1,510+ owner reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,510+ owner reports, the 2018 Volvo XC60 has 3 documented known issues. None of the listed issues is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. The most commonly reported issue is Rough, jerky or hesitant automatic gear changes at low speed (owner reports) with 890 owner reports. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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All 3 Known Issues
NHTSA Recalls16 recalls
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 S90L, 2020-2021 XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake system.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
STEERING
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
AIR BAGS
Volvo Cars USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 Volvo V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, V90 Cross Country, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. The Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly attached to the car body and may detach during a crash.
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What are the most common Volvo XC60 problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 1,510+ owner reports, the 2018 Volvo XC60 has 3 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Rough, jerky or hesitant automatic gear changes at low speed (owner reports), Rear air suspension compressor may fail and blow its fuse — extended warranty P10064, Power Tailgate Lift Arm Freezes and Separates From the Body (Recall 19V046000). None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Volvo XC60 reliable?
The 2018 Volvo XC60 has 3 known issues documented across 1,510+ owner reports. None of the matching records is rated critical; this is not a complete reliability assessment. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Volvo XC60 problems?
Repair costs for known Volvo XC60 issues range from $0 to $900, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What is the 2018-2022 Volvo XC60 Rough, jerky or hesitant automatic gear changes at low speed (owner reports)?
Owners report jerky or hesitant gear changes at low speed, rough 1st-to-2nd shifts and, on cold mornings, a shift into 3rd that drops back to 2nd and slips. One 2022 B5 owner reports the car holding 1st gear and then showing "Transmission acceleration performance reduced". It aff… Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2020 Volvo XC60 Rear air suspension compressor may fail and blow its fuse — extended warranty P10064?
On some XC60s with air suspension, a valve inside the rear suspension air compressor may contain residue from an anti-corrosive agent and malfunction. Diagnostic codes SUM-B104177 and SUM-C103B4B/C103B98 are set and the compressor fuse blows. It affects certain 2018-2020 XC60s wi… Severity: medium.
What is the 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 Power Tailgate Lift Arm Freezes and Separates From the Body (Recall 19V046000)?
On the Gen2 XC60 the powered tailgate is raised by electric spindle lift arms. In cold weather the lift arms can freeze, and because the clip holding each arm's outer tube is not strong enough, the outer tube can dislocate; in the worst case the arm separates completely and its s… Repairs typically run $0-$900. Severity: medium.
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