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2016 Volvo XC60 Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 38 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Moderate Reported Activity — 2016 Volvo XC60

The 2016 Volvo XC60 shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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3
NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
38
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Volvo XC60 (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volvo dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Seat Belts: Front
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…
NHTSA #20V378000
🔧 Seat Belts: Front: Buckle Assembly
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….
NHTSA #16V798000
🔧 Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
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…
NHTSA #15V555000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Volvo XC60

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
14
Seat Belts
6
Unknown Or Other
4
Electrical System
3
Engine And Engine Cooling
2
Air Bags
2
Exterior Lighting
2
Service Brakes
2
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Volvo XC60 — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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 23 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 2014, 2017 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Volvo XC60

Is the 2016 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Volvo XC60 has 3 recall campaigns and 38 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC60 have?
The 2016 Volvo XC60 has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo XC60?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Volvo XC60 are: Engine, Seat Belts, Unknown Or Other, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Volvo XC60 safe to buy?
The 2016 Volvo XC60 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volvo XC60 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volvo XC60 are: 2014, 2017. These show the lowest complaint rates.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.