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2016 Volvo XC60 Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
5%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
43,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Volvo XC60, 5% of the 39 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 43,000 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 plastic lenses that cover the headlights have fogged up in less than 4 years the lights are no longer bright enough to provide proper driving conditions at night. I spoke with volvo and they said that lenses are not covered even though the cat is still under warranty. This is very car but refuse to fix the problem. This is a major safety issue and I would hope that your department can help protect those that have this issue before someone gets hurt. I amino longe comfortable driving the car at night.”

NHTSA complaint #11431438, filed 2021-09

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Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202336%
202223%
202112%
201925%
201813%
201625%
201416%
201312%
201012%

Other parts of the 2016 Volvo XC60

Engine
16 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Visibility (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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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