2016 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Engine (15), Unknown Or Other (8), Seat Belts (6).

Key takeaways

  • 38 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.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine1539%
Unknown Or Other821%
Seat Belts616%
Electrical System38%
Service Brakes38%
Engine And Engine Cooling25%
Air Bags25%
Exterior Lighting25%
Fuel System13%
Gasoline13%
Equipment13%
Seats13%

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

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2016 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD5/55/55/54/5
2016 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD5/55/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

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.

Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2025-10-25

appears to be significant electrical issue or internal computer issue causing a safety issue

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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.