AI Damage2018 Volvo S60L: common problems
The maker issued 28 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 28
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 6 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Backover prevention. Rear camera and parking sensors after a rear impact.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- This is a Technical Journal
12V Battery Testing Method
- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- Rubber cushion
- 12V battery drained with High Voltage charge cable connected
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NHTSA lists 28 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volvo S60L?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 28 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2018 Volvo S60L?
NHTSA lists 28 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2018 Volvo S60L from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.