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2018 Volvo XC60 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo XC60. The most recent was reported on November 25, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: XC60.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volvo XC60, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V818000November 25, 2025Seats › Critical Fasteners
20V503000August 25, 2020Visibility/Wiper
19V220000March 20, 2019Seats
19V046000January 18, 2019Structure › Body › Tailgate
18V800000November 13, 2018Electrical System › Software

Systems involved: Seats (2) · Electrical System (1) · Structure (1) · Visibility (1) · Visibility/Wiper (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V818000Manufacturer no. R10345

Seats › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
November 25, 2025
Owner notification
December 17, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo XC60
September 25, 2017 – September 25, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.

Safety risk

A seat with loose bolts may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the front seat bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 17, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10345. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning December 5, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V818000, filed by Volvo Car USA, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V503000Manufacturer no. R10044

Visibility/Wiper

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2020
Owner notification
September 29, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
87,226 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC60

Components: Visibility/Wiper; Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Defect summary

Volvo Car of N.A., LLC (Volvo Cars) is recalling certain 2018-2020 XC60 vehicles. The nuts that secure the front wipers may not have been sufficiently tightened, possibly causing the wipers to not function properly.

Safety risk

The risk of the front wiper arms nut fixation to loosen and not holding the arm in correct position, the wiper function could be reduced and vision could be impaired, thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volvo Car will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the nuts holding the front windshield wiper arms in position, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10044.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V503000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V220000Manufacturer no. R19931

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
March 20, 2019
Owner notification
May 7, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,297 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo XC60
October 12, 2017 – January 15, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 XC60 and S90 vehicles. The driver and passenger front seat rail rear flange nuts may not have been installed during assembly.

Safety risk

If the nuts are missing, in the event of a crash, the front seat structure and position may be affected, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat rails for missing flange nuts, installing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 7, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R19931.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V220000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V046000Manufacturer no. R89910

Structure › Body › Tailgate

Report received by NHTSA
January 18, 2019
Owner notification
May 14, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
45,990 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo XC60
January 12, 2017 – October 26, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volvo XC60 vehicles. Under certain conditions and cold temperatures, the tailgate lifting arms may freeze which may cause the lifting arms to separate from the vehicle.

Safety risk

If the tailgate lifting arms separate, the arms could project rearward with significant force, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volvo has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tailgate lift arms with an improved designed, free of charge. The recall began May 14, 2019. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89910.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V046000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V800000Manufacturer no. R39917

Electrical System › Software

Report received by NHTSA
November 13, 2018
Owner notification
December 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
17,548 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volvo XC60
March 24, 2016 – November 1, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
XC60

Defect summary

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Volvo XC90, S90, V60, V60 Cross Country, V90, XC40, XC60, and V90 Cross Country vehicles. The software installed in the Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM) may have an error causing the Telematics and Driver Support Systems to function improperly. As a result, the GPS will not provide location information to emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Safety risk

If the GPS location is not provided to emergency personnel it can inhibit emergency response in the event of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software, free of charge. The recall began December 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R39917.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V800000, filed by Volvo Car USA LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: November 26, 2025.