2016 Volvo V60 Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Volvo V60.

20152017
Complaints
17
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2016 Volvo V60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine Problems

#23 complaints

Electrical Faults

#32 complaints

Body Structure

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Volvo V60.

Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
2
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
1
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Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Wheel Issues
1
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Crashes
Fires
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2016 Volvo V60. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.

Recalls for 2016 Volvo V60

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~535,079 vehicles.

20V378000Seat Belts:front
~308,260 affected

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. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

19V849000Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
~144,937 affected

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

16V798000Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly
~74,027 affected

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. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

15V555000Wiring & Fuses
~7,855 affected

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. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

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2016 Volvo V60 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2016 Volvo V60 reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2016 Volvo V60 has 17 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2016 Volvo V60?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints); Body Structure (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 2016 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 535,079 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2016 Volvo V60?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine problems) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Volvo V60 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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