2016 Volvo V60 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Volvo V60, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,600 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo V60. While driving at any speed, there was no visual seat belt reminder activator system display regarding the seat belt latch. The contact stated that there was an audible indicator, but not a visual indicator. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120.”
NHTSA complaint #10905925, filed 2016-09, 120 miles“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 2026-09Related recalls
- 15V555000Sep 2, 2015Volvo 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…Covers: Volvo V60 2016, S60 2016, XC60 2016 +2 more
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- 10225939Sep 14, 2022Software upgrade.
- 10225938Sep 14, 2022Software upgrade.
- 10219302Aug 29, 2022Part information for AMT input shaft repair kits and the shim kit that is required for repair.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Volvo V60
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volvo V60
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology