repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2016 Volvo S60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 27 owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo S60, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 22, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Volvo S60 has problems
27 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Engine1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Seat belts
3Structure
3Visibility/wiper
2Wheels
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes
1Power train
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2016 Volvo S60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Front: buckle assembly
Risk. If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2017 Q1
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
Risk. If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other S60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S60 median. How we score
'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Volvo S60 safety ratings
2016 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (10.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What S60 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was sold a car with is not safe for me to drive and didn’t know it. It at one time had a safety recall and whoever at the the time never had it repaired but it has outdated piston rings that leads to progressive oil consumption, it’s misfiring and leads to catastrophic engine failure. It’s just…
As soon as I bought the car heading home. They put oil in car and by time I got home the car had consumed at least a qrt, it misfired And seemed to lose power and didn’t think I would make it home before breaking down but luckily I did. I did research and Called Volvo of Cool Springs, they checked…
In November of 2021, I purchased my dream car, a 2016 Volvo s60 Cross Country, proud to own a vehicle from a company known for their safe and reliable vehicles. In April of 2022, a class action case ([XXX], et al., v. Volvo Car USA, LLC, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, and Volvo Personvagnar AB)…
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