2016 Volvo XC60 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Volvo XC60, 5% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,800 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the low oil warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station, exited the vehicle, raised the hood of the vehicle, and added engine oil to the engine. The contact stated that while buckling the seat belt, the air bag warning light illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11747694, filed 2026-07, 62,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10238625May 25, 2023Extended Warranty
- 10249386Mar 17, 2023PHEV Intermittent Start of the Combustion Engine in Hybrid or Pure Mode
- 10249396Mar 14, 2023Creaking noise from right engine pad
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10203181Oct 19, 2021Volvo Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) P05EB, Diagnostic And Repair Information - US14+OBD15 And US14+OBD16 (Commonly Model Years 2016 And 2017)
- 10172464Feb 1, 2020This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10169029Oct 16, 2019VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET…
- 10169027Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is…
- 10234698Jul 25, 20194 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Volvo XC60
15 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsAir bags
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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