repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2016 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 39 owner complaints about the 2016 Volvo XC60, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 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 27, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Volvo XC60 has problems
39 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
16Engine
6Seat belts
3Electrical system
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Exterior lighting
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
2Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 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.
3 recalls
2016 Volvo XC60 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 · 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 XC60 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 XC60 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Volvo XC60 safety ratings
2016 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XC60 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Engine suffered severe mechanical damage/failure due to excessive oil consumption caused by defective factory piston rings (Volvo Quality Bulletin P10207). Vehicle exhibited heavy engine knocking and flashing warning lights during operation, creating a risk of sudden stall or complete power loss.…
Oil consumption has become a major issue and I am putting oil in every 1000 miles! I bought the vehicle certified pre owned in October 2023 and the oil light was consistently coming on early. However, it has since gotten much worse and is constantly burning through oil.
The component that failed was the oil consumption. I noticed it seemed to be using more oil than should be normal. It didn't seem to do it overnight. It seemed gradual, but over a short period of time, bc I haven't had the car that long. It wasn't super alarming but I was keeping an eye on it and…
Own a 2016 XC60?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.