2016 Volvo XC60 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2016 Volvo XC60, and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Volvo XC60
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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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…
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…
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
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…
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…
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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…
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. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at…
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Volvo XC60 have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,046 miles. Complaints peaked in 2025 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station, exited the vehicle, raised the hood o”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 1, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
“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,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 23, 2025 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Volvo XC60 (XC60 AWD, XC60 FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–26 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–23 / 23–30 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 4/5/6 cyl, 2/2.5/3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Volvo XC60 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo XC60 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volvo XC60 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Volvo XC60 | 7 | 56 |
| 2011 Volvo XC60 | 4 | 36 |
| 2012 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 46 |
| 2013 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 66 |
| 2014 Volvo XC60 | 2 | 16 |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 | 1 | 47 |
| 2016 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 38 |
| 2017 Volvo XC60 | 4 | 16 |
| 2018 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 36 |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 | 8 | 36 |
| 2020 Volvo XC60 | 6 | 22 |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 49 |
| 2022 Volvo XC60 | 6 | 74 |
| 2023 Volvo XC60 | 5 | 54 |
| 2024 Volvo XC60 | 2 | 23 |
| 2025 Volvo XC60 | 3 | 36 |
Checking a specific 2016 Volvo XC60
How do I know if my 2016 Volvo XC60 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2016 Volvo XC60; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V555000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Volvo models
- XC901,528 complaints
- S601,266 complaints
- S80954 complaints
- V70933 complaints
- S70593 complaints
- 850569 complaints
- S40491 complaints
- XC70417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.