2016 Volvo XC60

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2016 Volvo XC60
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:38:28.162Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2016: 38 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	0
2010	56
2011	36
2012	46
2013	66
2014	16
2015	45
2016	38
2017	14
2018	36
2019	34
2020	20
2021	43
2022	67
2023	48
2024	22
2025	27

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 39%

39% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20230929

SEAT BELTS 16%

16% of complaints: seat belts — 6 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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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, 20190922

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

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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, 20230928

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 5%

5% of complaints: exterior lighting — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20151026 — electrical system

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.

Campaign 15V555000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161216 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 16V798000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201210 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 20V378000 — check if this car was fixed