2018 Volvo XC60 Forward collision avoidance Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2018 Volvo XC60, 3% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2018 Volvo XC60. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, The Forward Collision Avoidance feature inadvertently activated, and the vehicle stopped abruptly without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a software update was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the mechanic found no cause for the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle performed as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 13,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11527394, filed 2023-06, 13,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11009511Sep 21, 2024This is a Technical Journal: Alleged issues with Intellisafe functionality. Inform the customer of the functions and limitations
Forward collision avoidance: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 14% |
| 2024 | 3 | 13% |
| 2023 | 9 | 17% |
| 2022 | 14 | 19% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2015 | 2 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volvo XC60
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLane departure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volvo XC60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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