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Volvo V60Model year report

2016 Volvo V60 Problems

Complaints
14filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 37 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Volvo V60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volvo V60. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (4) and brakes (2). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 73% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,000 miles. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 349 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuses and circuit breakers and 105 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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: Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “Infotainment screen reboots continuously and never completes loading, making many control functions of the vehicle completely inaccessible. This occurs during any time when the car is running, regardless of whether it is stationary or moving.”

NHTSA complaint #11192008, filed 2019-03, 50,500 miles

Engine: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10871703, filed 2016-05, 1,600 miles

Brakes: “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). …”

NHTSA complaint #11763254, filed 2026-09

Body and structure: “As we were driving on I-95 near summerville sc on jan 5th in the early afternoon (approx. Speed 70 MPH) the sunroof suddenly imploded sounding like a gunshot going off. There was no projectile heard or seen prior to the sudden shattering. Thankfully, the internal cover prevented the majority of glass from entering the passenger compartment. Because we didn't hear or see a projectile, the only conclusion we came to was that the temperature differential may have LED to the sudden crack (this trip took place during the bomb cyclone in the south). …”

NHTSA complaint #11062696, filed 2018-01, 36,500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

73% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,502 and 50,500 miles.

55%0–100%10–2518%25–5018%50–750%75–1000%100–1509%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (11 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201662018201920242026
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Volvo V60 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
V60 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223125$3,300
V60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic202823$2,900
V60 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200
V60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253729$2,300
V60 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 V60 → · 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. 349 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 349 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20245—35——Too new
202081,6504527—Not enough data
2016145,0004—29—Not enough data
20152140,5502—29—Rising

All Volvo V60 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Volvo V60 have?

NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volvo V60 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Volvo V60 is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2016 Volvo V60 been recalled?

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

What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo V60 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Volvo V60 (V60 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 V60 reported?

Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,502 and 50,500 miles; 73% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. 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.