2016 Volvo V60 Safety Report
2016 Volvo V60 Safety and Reliability Report
Safety Decision Cockpit for the 2016 Volvo V60
This page is the hub for deciding what to inspect next on the 2016 Volvo V60. It connects recall campaigns, owner complaint patterns, service bulletins, sibling model years, component issue hubs, and the model buying guide so a shopper or owner can move from a single report into the wider safety graph.
| Signal | Value | What to inspect next |
|---|---|---|
| Recall burden | High (4) | Review campaign numbers, affected components, and dealer remedies below. |
| Owner complaints | Low (13) | Scan complaint narratives for recurring symptoms, mileage, crashes, fires, injuries, and dates. |
| Crash and fire reports | 0 | Treat any crash, fire, injury, or fatality-linked pattern as a priority pre-purchase inspection item. |
| Primary component hub | Engine | Compare engine issues across vehicles. |
| Cleaner nearby model year | 2018 | Compare against the 2018 Volvo V60 with 1 complaints and 2 recalls. |
| Riskier nearby model year | 2015 | Check the 2015 Volvo V60 before buying across this generation. |
Volvo V60 Year-by-Year Comparison
The safest purchase decision usually comes from comparing neighboring model years, not reading a single page in isolation. The table below uses only validated Volvo V60 years already present in the cleaned NHTSA dataset, so each comparison links to a real vehicle safety report rather than a generated combination.
| Model Year | Complaints | Recalls | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volvo V60 | 6 | 6 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
| 2015 Volvo V60 | 21 | 2 | Inspect as a potentially higher-complaint year. |
| 2018 Volvo V60 | 1 | 2 | Compare as a potentially cleaner alternative. |
2016 Volvo V60 Complaint Theme Map
Complaint counts become more useful when they are grouped into inspection themes. For the 2016 Volvo V60, these are the component areas with the clearest NHTSA complaint signals. Use each link to jump from this single vehicle into broader component hubs and make-specific issue pages.
Engine
3 owner complaints mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine issues Volvo onlyEngine And Engine Cooling
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Engine And Engine Cooling issues Volvo onlyUnknown Or Other
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Unknown Or Other issues Volvo onlyElectrical System
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Electrical System issues Volvo onlyPower Train,Service Brakes
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Power Train,Service Brakes issues Volvo onlyVisibility/Wiper
1 owner complaint mention this component in the current safety profile.
All Visibility/Wiper issues Volvo onlyAI Safety Analysis for the 2016 Volvo V60
Reliability Score
The 2016 Volvo V60 receives a reliability score of 85 out of 100 based on analysis of NHTSA complaint data, recall history, crash reports, and safety ratings. This indicates above-average reliability relative to comparable vehicles.
Known Issues for the 2016 Volvo V60
The following issues have been identified from NHTSA complaint data and owner reports for the 2016 Volvo V60:
| Issue | Severity | Frequency | Typical Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Oil Low Warning After changing the engine oil, a 'Engine Oil Low' warning may appear due to bad piston rings. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Rearview Mirror Glass Migration The center rearview mirror glass may migrate downward, reducing visibility. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
| Sunroof Explosion Sunroof has exploded on multiple occasions, causing significant damage and safety concerns. |
High | Rare | 30k-60k miles |
| Seat Belt Reminder System Failure The seat belt reminder system may fail to display a visual indicator when the seat belt is not fastened. |
Medium | Common | 30k-60k miles |
Common Problems Reported by Owners
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the following components account for the majority of reported issues with the 2016 Volvo V60:
Engine oil low warning after oil change.
Rearview mirror glass migration.
Sunroof has exploded on multiple occasions.
Seat belt reminder system may fail to display a visual indicator.
Recall Details for the 2016 Volvo V60
The following 4 recalls have been issued for the 2016 Volvo V60 by NHTSA:
Summary: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Consequence: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Summary: Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Consequence: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
Summary: Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt A...
Consequence: If the seat belt buckle separates from the bracket, the front seat passenger may not be adequately restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
Summary: Volvo 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 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Consequence: If the vehicle is unexpectedly unable to be started in the middle of traffic, such as when stopped at an intersection, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
NHTSA Complaint Summaries for the 2016 Volvo V60
Below are complaint narratives filed by owners of the 2016 Volvo V60 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The contact owns a 2016 Volvo V60. The contact stated that after changing the engine oil, one week later the message "Engine Oil Low" was displayed. The contact later discovered the engine oil was low and the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provi...
Volvo dealer confirmed Excessive oil burn due to bad piston rings. Volvo USA recalled other cars with the same problem but refused to recall mine. They offered instead partial payment for the fix. Should be full payment to repair.
Interior (center) rear view mirror glass migrates over time to point downward, so you see the backseat rather than out the back window. Have to manually adjust it to point back up approximately every 500 miles. Suspect it happens as you drive over bumps. Have had two dealerships look at it (Gorges in Omaha, NE and Willis in Clive, IA) and both reported no issue found. Obviously, neither of them ha...
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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE LOW BATTERY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE VOLVO OF SAN ANTONIO DEALER (1326 NE INTERSTATE 410 LOOP, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78209...
EXPLODING SUNROOF. ON FRIDAY 26 JAN 2018, AT 4:10PM, I WAS DRIVING IN ALABAMA ON INTERSTATE 65 NORTHBOUND MILE AT MARKER 180 IN THE MIDDLE LANE AT 70 MPH. THE TEMPERATURE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55F AND OVERCAST WITH NO RAIN. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME FOR AT LEAST A HALF A MILE NOR TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OR REAR FOR AT LEAST A QUARTER OF A MILE. I HAD NOT PASSED UNDER A BRIDGE FOR AT LEAST A ...
AS WE WERE DRIVING ON I-95 NEAR SUMMERVILLE SC ON JAN 5TH IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON (APPROX. SPEED 70 MPH) THE SUNROOF SUDDENLY IMPLODED SOUNDING LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF. THERE WAS NO PROJECTILE HEARD OR SEEN PRIOR TO THE SUDDEN SHATTERING. THANKFULLY, THE INTERNAL COVER PREVENTED THE MAJORITY OF GLASS FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. BECAUSE WE DIDN'T HEAR OR SEE A PROJECTILE, THE ONLY C...
WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX. 65 MPH, THE SUNROOF EXPLODED WITH GLASS BLOWING UP TOWARDS THE SKY. AT FIRST, I HEARD A LOUD "BANG" THAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUN FIRING AND THEN SHARDS OF GLASS STARTED RAINING DOWN UPON ME FROM ABOVE. SHARDS OF GLASS ALSO FILLED THE REAR SEAT AREA. IF MY WIFE WERE DRIVING THE CAR, SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE PANICKED, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING OTHER VEHICL...
TL* 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPM'S WERE BETWEEN 4,000 TO 5,000. THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT AND OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 VOLVO V60. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,201.
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,...
I GOT A FLAT TIRE AND PUT THE SPARE DONUT TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. I COULD NOT CONTROL THE CAR. I KEPT GETTING PULLED TOWARD THE RIGHT, IT WAS ESPECIALLY WORSE WHEN I APPLIED THE BRAKE. I DID NOT DARE DRIVE MORE THAT 10-15 MILES AN HOUR. I MANAGED TO GET TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN TOOK IT FOR A TEST DRIVE AND WAS SURPRISED, HE HAD NEVER FELT ANYTHING LIKE IT BEFORE. AS A TEST HE PLA...
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2016 Volvo V60
Has the 2016 VOLVO V60 been recalled?
Yes, the 2016 VOLVO V60 has 4 recalls on record with NHTSA. Each recall addresses a specific safety defect identified by the manufacturer or NHTSA.
How many complaints does the 2016 VOLVO V60 have?
The 2016 VOLVO V60 has 13 complaints filed with NHTSA. None of the complaints involved crashes. No injuries or deaths have been reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2016 VOLVO V60?
The 2016 VOLVO V60 does not have an NHTSA safety rating on file. This can happen for newer model years, specialty vehicles, or models that have not been crash-tested.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 VOLVO V60?
The most commonly reported problems with the 2016 VOLVO V60 involve engine (3 complaints), engine and engine cooling (1 complaints), unknown or other (1 complaints). Other affected components include electrical system, power train,service brakes, visibility/wiper.
How many crash reports does the 2016 VOLVO V60 have?
There are no crash reports associated with the 2016 VOLVO V60 in the NHTSA database.
How many fire reports does the 2016 VOLVO V60 have?
There are no fire reports for the 2016 VOLVO V60 in the NHTSA database.
Are there any deaths reported for the 2016 VOLVO V60?
No deaths have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 VOLVO V60.
How many injuries are reported for the 2016 VOLVO V60?
No injuries have been reported in NHTSA complaints for the 2016 VOLVO V60.
Should I buy a 2016 VOLVO V60?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 VOLVO V60 is research thoroughly before purchasing. It has 13 complaints, 4 recalls. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done by a qualified mechanic.
What components fail most on the 2016 VOLVO V60?
The components with the most failures on the 2016 VOLVO V60 are: 1. ENGINE (3 complaints), 2. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (1 complaints), 3. UNKNOWN OR OTHER (1 complaints), 4. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1 complaints), 5. POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES (1 complaints). ENGINE is the single most-reported problem area with 3 complaints.
What should I know before buying a 2016 VOLVO V60?
Be cautious of potential engine oil low warnings and sunroof explosions. Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial. The 2016 VOLVO V60 has 13 NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record.
How reliable is the 2016 VOLVO V60?
The 2016 VOLVO V60 receives a reliability score of 85/100, indicating above-average reliability. This is based on 13 owner complaints, 4 recalls, and 0 crash/fire reports in the NHTSA database. Key known issues include Engine oil low warning and Rearview mirror glass migration.
What are the known issues with the 2016 VOLVO V60?
Known issues with the 2016 VOLVO V60 include: Engine oil low warning, Rearview mirror glass migration, Sunroof explosion, Seat belt reminder system failure. These are based on patterns found across 13 NHTSA complaints. 4 of these patterns resulted in formal recalls.
What is the most common issue with the 2016 Volvo V60?
Engine oil low warning after oil change.
How often does the sunroof explode?
It has occurred multiple times, but the exact frequency is not specified.
Is there a recall for the seat belt reminder system failure?
No, there is no recall for this issue.
Buyer Advice
Our recommendation: Be cautious of potential engine oil low warnings and sunroof explosions. Regular maintenance and inspection are crucial.
NHTSA Data Summary for 2016 Volvo V60
This safety report is based on a comprehensive analysis of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the 2016 Volvo V60. The data includes 13 consumer complaints filed by vehicle owners, 4 manufacturer-initiated safety recalls, and safety rating assessments associated with this vehicle.
All data presented in this report is sourced from public NHTSA databases. Our AI analysis identifies patterns across complaint narratives, correlates them with recall history, and produces the safety assessment above. This analysis is updated as new complaints and recalls are filed with the NHTSA.
Consumers are encouraged to report vehicle safety problems to the NHTSA at nhtsa.gov. If your vehicle is subject to a recall, contact your dealer to schedule the free repair.
Disclaimer: This analysis is AI-generated from NHTSA public data and does not constitute professional automotive or safety advice. Always verify recall status at NHTSA.gov and consult a qualified mechanic.
Analysis last updated: 2026-05-17