Most common 2016 Volvo V60 problems
Share of the 14 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Volvo V60 complaints by model year
Best V60 years: 2011, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2015, 2016. Compare all years →
2016 Volvo V60 recalls (4)
Seat belts › Front
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.
Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
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.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552.
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
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.
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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…
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.
What 2016 Volvo V60 owners say
Engine & cooling
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo V60. The contact stated that after changing the engine oil, one week later the message "Engine Oil Low" was displayed. The contact later discovered the engine oil was low and the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Volvo dealer confirmed Excessive oil burn due to bad piston rings. Volvo USA recalled other cars with the same problem but refused to recall mine. They offered instead partial payment for the fix. Should be full payment to repair.
Electrical system
BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware breakdown disabled vital active safety networks, triggering persistent dashboard warnings that anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control, and electronic stability management are completely inoperative. …
Vehicle was driven 150 miles roundtrip. On way back, one mile from final destination while in left turn lane waiting for oncoming traffic so left turn could be completed, the auto start/stopped caused the engine to shut off as the car came to a stop. When brake was released car failed to turn back on leaving car stranded in middle of intersection. Attempted to restart car unsuccessfully. Also, car instructed driver to press "start button" until it started. However, while start button was depressed the emergency flashers/hazard lights would go off and have to be manually reengaged, making it doubly unsafe.
2016 Volvo V60 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 25 / 37 / 29 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo supercharged | 8-speed automatic | AWD | 22 / 31 / 25 |
| 2.5L 5-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 20 / 28 / 23 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | 6-speed automatic | AWD | 18 / 27 / 21 |
EPA ratings. Class: Wagon.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Volvo V60 a good car?
Based on 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 V60 rates use caution: 7.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the V60 at the same age. It is one of the V60 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Volvo V60?
The engine & cooling — 5 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (4) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo V60 have?
There are 4 recalls for the 2016 Volvo V60, the most recent from June 30, 2020 (front). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Volvo V60?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011, 2012 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2015 and 2016. See the full Volvo V60 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2016 Volvo V60 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 5,000 miles; 73% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.