2016 Volvo XC60 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Volvo XC60, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. 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.
“There was (still is) an issue with my 2016 Volvo XC60's electrical wiring. I was driving, about to get onto the highway when my volvo stalled on the on ramp. It wouldn't start, it couldn't be jumped. It had to be towed to the repair shop. They charged me over $1,000.00 for a brand new starter, and after they did it started for one day and then it broke down again. I couldn't even drive it out of the repair shop. I had to get it towed again. The dealership said it was an electrical/wiring issue that could be very expensive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11547155, filed 2023-09“Volvo xc60 sunroof drains clog and leak. Sunroof maintenance is not mentioned in owner's manual, and dealer does not clear drains during regular service unless specifically asked to. Leak causes damage to electronic systems including airbag system. While any sunroof has the potential to leak, this leak is caused by a design failure - their design makes it easier for debris to ingress into the tracks and clog them. Cost to fix issue and replace sunroof is over $5000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11685225, filed 2025-09Related 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 XC60 2016, S60 2016, V60 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
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 33% |
| 2024 | 7 | 29% |
| 2023 | 21 | 39% |
| 2022 | 34 | 45% |
| 2021 | 14 | 29% |
| 2020 | 8 | 36% |
| 2019 | 12 | 32% |
| 2018 | 11 | 31% |
| 2017 | 5 | 31% |
| 2016 | 3 | 8% |
| 2015 | 11 | 23% |
| 2014 | 5 | 31% |
| 2013 | 9 | 14% |
| 2012 | 4 | 9% |
| 2011 | 6 | 17% |
| 2010 | 11 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volvo XC60
15 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volvo XC60
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology