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Volvo XC60Model year report

2016 Volvo XC60 Problems

Compared with other Volvo XC60 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

3/100 0.3× 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
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
44,000miles, 12 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 23 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Volvo XC60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC60. The part named most often is engine, with 15 complaints (39% of the total), followed by other or unknown (8) and seat belts (6). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 58% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 353 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 26 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 21 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Volvo XC60 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 3 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: Seats (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “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, it has since gotten much worse and is constantly burning through oil.”

NHTSA complaint #11706759, filed 2025-12

Other or unknown: “I drove my car to the garage and want to turn off the car. The car suddenly start to accelerate and went through my garage door. All side airbags are popped up, but not front airbag. *as around a year ago, when my drove her car slowly due to heavy traffic, the car stopped and needed to turn on the car. I am not the expert but think the electric control system may have problem of my car.”

NHTSA complaint #11257227, filed 2019-09, 27,000 miles

Seat belts: “I have owned this vehicle since july of 2020, and can't get the service for the safety recall performed. The recall is for the front seat belts. I have contacted the dealership and Volvo but haven't received a response.”

NHTSA complaint #11406905, filed 2021-04, 59,999 miles

Brakes: “City safety brakes for no reason. When applying the brakes, brakes grab and car lunges forward, sometime the city safety message appears and other times it does not. I was breaking for a stop when this happened. Thought I was going to rear ended because of the sudden stop. This has happened several times. Has me worried if wife is driving. Dealer said there is no problem, not so!”

NHTSA complaint #11041530, filed 2017-10, 10,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

58% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,000 and 62,800 miles.

17%0–108%10–2533%25–5025%50–7517%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (12 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 44,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2016201820202022202492026
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 XC60. 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
XC60 · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.6% risk
XC60 · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.6% 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 XC60 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
XC60 AWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic192722$3,750
XC60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic192621$3,200
XC60 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172320$3,350
XC60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic233026$2,600
XC60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic222924$3,400

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 XC60 → · 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. 353 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 353 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20253619,0003528Too new to compareToo new
2024249,3242528—Too new
202354400552685 · MoreToo new
20227527,000652697 · MoreStable
20214918,000552577 · MoreStable
20202211,8506524—Stable
20193710,8008—2450 · TypicalRising
20183615,6355—2451 · TypicalStable
20171619,8004526—Stable
20163844,00035263 · FewerRising
20154726,680152720 · FewerStable
2014166,8442521—Falling
20136660,00035210 · FewerFalling
20124660,58735214 · FewerFalling
20113649,963452120 · FewerFalling
20105669,8137—2153 · TypicalStable

All Volvo XC60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC60 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Volvo XC60 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 15 complaints (39% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 8.

Has the 2016 Volvo XC60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 Volvo XC60 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Volvo XC60 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 XC60 get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Volvo XC60 (XC60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 23 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Volvo XC60 reported?

Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,000 and 62,800 miles; 58% 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.