Model year
2016 Volvo XC60
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 38 complaints for the 2016 Volvo XC60 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), SEAT BELTS (6). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 20–26 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,600–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 0 complaints
- 2010 56 complaints
- 2011 36 complaints
- 2012 46 complaints
- 2013 66 complaints
- 2014 16 complaints
- 2015 47 complaints
- 2016 38 complaints
- 2017 16 complaints
- 2018 36 complaints
- 2019 37 complaints
- 2020 22 complaints
- 2021 49 complaints
- 2022 75 complaints
- 2023 54 complaints
- 2024 24 complaints
- 2025 36 complaints
- 2026 16 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
20V378000 · Jun 30, 2020
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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…
16V798000 · Nov 2, 2016
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
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…
15V555000 · Sep 2, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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…
Complaints
38 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 2, fire flag on 1, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.176 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.176 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XC60 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 23 | 30 | 26 | — | — | $2,600 |
| XC60 FWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 22 | 29 | 24 | — | — | $3,400 |
| XC60 AWD · 3L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| XC60 AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| XC60 AWD · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 27 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2016 Volvo XC60 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.