2016 Volvo XC60
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
41% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
41% · 16 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine suffered severe mechanical damage/failure due to excessive oil consumption caused by defective factory piston rings (Volvo Quality Bulletin P10207).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-27
Also filed under Power train
Purchased the vehicle sometime in 2021. Been dealing with oil consumption issues since then. Always maintained the vehicle per manufacturer recommendations. At first I had to top off the oil here and there and didnât think much of it.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-29
Seat belts
15% · 6 reportsService brakes
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
I drove my car to the garage and want to turn off the car. The car suddenly start to accelerate and went through my garage door. All side airbags are popped up, but not front airbag.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-22
Also filed under Air bags
Electrical system
8% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
There was (still is) an issue with my 2016 Volvo XC60's electrical wiring. I was driving, about to get onto the highway when my volvo stalled on the on ramp. It wouldn't start, it couldn't be jumped. It had to be towed to the repair shop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-28
Power train
5% · 2 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Wednesday, June 8, 2016, at 10:00 a.m., I put my car in park on my driveway. My car was stationary on my driveway when I exited it and went into my garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-20
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2015-10-26Electrical system15V555000 Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015.
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2016-12-16Seat belts16V798000 Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
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2020-12-10Seat belts20V378000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 16 reports on file for this year.
- Seat belts: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 15V555000 · Electrical system
- Recall 16V798000 · Seat belts
- Recall 20V378000 · Seat belts
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- Is the 2016 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Volvo XC60 is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo XC60?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 41% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC60 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.