2016 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Engine (16), Unknown Or Other (8), Seat Belts (6).
Key takeaways
- 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 41% |
| Unknown Or Other | 8 | 21% |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 8% |
| Power Train | 2 | 5% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 5% |
| Fuel System | 1 | 3% |
| Gasoline | 1 | 3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-27
Engine suffered severe mechanical damage/failure due to excessive oil consumption caused by defective factory piston rings (Volvo Quality Bulletin P10207). Vehicle exhibited heavy engine knocking and flashing warning lights during operation, creating a risk of sudden stall or complete power loss. Annapolis Volvo confir...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-07-01
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 war...
Engine - filed 2025-12-23
Oil consumption has become a major issue and I am putting oil in every 1000 miles! I bought the vehicle certified pre owned in October 2023 and the oil light was consistently coming on early. However, it has since gotten much worse and is constantly burning through oil.
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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.