2016 Volvo V60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2016 Volvo V60 has a complaint index of 93, the second-worst among 15 model years, earning an Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported engine stalling and electrical issues, plus 4 recall campaigns covering seat belts, electrical systems, and structure.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 93/100
- #2 of 15 V60 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 14
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 23
- 20 city / 28 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2016 Volvo V60 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine5 (36%)
- Electrical System4 (29%)
- Brakes2 (14%)
- Structure & Body2 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (7%)
- Other1 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (7%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (7%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicles stalled without warning at low speeds, sometimes with RPMs spiking between 4,000 and 5,000 before shutting off.
- The automatic start/stop system reportedly shut the engine off mid-turn and then failed to restart, leaving the car stranded in an intersection.
- A spare donut tire replacement reportedly caused severe pulling to the right, especially when braking, making the car hard to control at low speed.
- The seat belt reminder system reportedly gave an audible alert but no visual indicator for an unlatched buckle.
- The sunroof reportedly shattered suddenly while driving at highway speed, with glass falling into the cabin.
2016 Volvo V60 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles
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. 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.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 19V849000Nov 26, 2019Structure & Body144,937 vehicles
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.
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.
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. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
- NHTSA 16V798000Nov 2, 2016Seat Belts74,027 vehicles
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. 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."
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 injury in the event of a crash.
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. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
2016 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 20 MPG
- Highway
- 28 MPG
- Combined
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2016 compared with other V60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Volvo V60 a good year to buy?
- No. It carries a complaint index of 93, the second-highest of the 15 model years covered, and NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, so it ranks near the bottom for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo V60?
- Engine complaints make up 36% of reports, with issues like stalling at low mileage (median 1,551 miles). Electrical system complaints follow at 29%, including infotainment freezing and start/stop shutdowns, with a median failure mileage of 1,600.
- Does the 2016 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 V60, covering seat belt buckles, a starter motor fuse replacement, door latches, and seat belt anchor cables. None of these are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2016 V60 compare to other V60 years?
- Its complaint index of 93 is worse than most other years; only the 2015 model, with an index of 100, ranks worse. The 2015, 2020, and 2024 V60 also carry an Avoid verdict.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Volvo V60?
- EPA rates it at 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.