2016 Volvo S60 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 26 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volvo S60. The most-reported areas: Engine (8), Electrical System (5), Unknown Or Other (4).

Key takeaways

  • 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine831%
Electrical System519%
Unknown Or Other415%
Seat Belts312%
Visibility/Wiper312%
Structure312%
Air Bags28%
Wheels28%
Service Brakes14%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)14%
Steering14%
Vehicle Speed Control14%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2016 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD5/55/55/55/5
2016 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2024-10-03

In November of 2021, I purchased my dream car, a 2016 Volvo s60 Cross Country, proud to own a vehicle from a company known for their safe and reliable vehicles. In April of 2022, a class action case ([XXX], et al., v. Volvo Car USA, LLC, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, and Volvo Personvagnar AB) was issued against Vo...

Electrical System,seat Belts,air Bags - filed 2023-06-01

The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V378000 (Seat Belts) and 16V798000 (Seat Belts). The dealer also repaired an unstated ele...

Electrical System,engine - filed 2023-04-29

The alternator seized on the highway snapping the serpentine belt which got sucked into the timing and stopped the car in the left lane at highway speed. The timing guard failed allowing the belt to damage the timing. Volvo says it needs a head job I have possession of the vehicle and all maintenance records. Cars be...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.