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Volvo S60Model year report

2016 Volvo S60 Problems

Compared with other Volvo S60 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

29/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
27filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Volvo S60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volvo S60. The part named most often is engine, with 10 complaints (37% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and other or unknown (4). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 59% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 351 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 27 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuses and circuit breakers and 105 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 5 Volvo S60 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 29 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “When the car's eco start/stop is on, the car will shut off for no reason forcing me to turn off the car to restart it. Sometime it happens when the car is stopped but a few times the car was in motion when the car just turns off. This has happen at least 10 times since I owned the car. The last time was 1/27/20. I was almost hit from behind by another car.”

NHTSA complaint #11306194, filed 2020-01, 50,000 miles

Electrical system: “2016 Volvo S60 audio module had to be replaced because it completely stopped working. This controls the navigation system, telephone, radio, car options, audio for safety alerts, etc. Stop working as I was driving on a city street. Also drained battery and I had to replace the battery too.”

NHTSA complaint #11326514, filed 2020-05, 78,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Driving straight down a road and at a speed of around 40 MPH, all warning lights flashed and the engine shut down. After a distance, the car came to a stop and I attempted to restart it. I shifted the car into park and was finally able to get the engine to restart.”

NHTSA complaint #10820872, filed 2016-01, 6,000 miles

Seat belts: “The manufacturer has not corrected a known recall. Nor have I received an update. This is the second notice in the attached document. They state there is not yet parts available to correct it. But according to the NHTSA web site VIN look-up, the recall is listed as recall incomplete. When if there is no fix available it should be listed as recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. We have received recall notifications, the first attachment. We have not received a follow-up notification for either recall notices. …”

NHTSA complaint #11360378, filed 2020-09, 12,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

59% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 54,000 miles.

12%0–1024%10–2524%25–5024%50–7518%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

20152017201910202120232026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Volvo S60. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
S60 · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 10.0% risk
S60 · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5555 · 10.0% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2015: same overall rating; 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Volvo S60 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
S60 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223125$3,300
S60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic202823$2,900
S60 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200
S60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic263730$2,250
S60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233227$3,050
S60 Inscription AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic202823$2,900
S60 Inscription FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253729$2,300
S60 PoleStar AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2016 Volvo S60 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 351 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 351 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo S60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20242213,0004530—Too new
20221542,0004530—Rising
20218—3527—Not enough data
20201211,7506527—Not enough data
20192515,3005—2857 · TypicalStable
20171742,4276529—Stable
20162733,000452929 · FewerFalling
20155947,535252941 · TypicalRising
20142531,000352420 · FewerStable
20138753,000452467 · MoreFalling
201212178,500852394 · MoreFalling
2011513,1506—21—Not enough data
20097106,7503—22—Not enough data
20081051,5002—22—Not enough data
20072156,9182—22—Falling
20063146,5623—22Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20054455,5003—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200419879,1225—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200312079,6956—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200218689,1268—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200122380,5008—21Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Volvo S60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA recorded 27 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volvo S60 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Volvo S60 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 10 complaints (37% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.

Has the 2016 Volvo S60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 Volvo S60 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Volvo S60 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo S60 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Volvo S60 (S60 Inscription FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 25 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Volvo S60 reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 54,000 miles; 59% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.