CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Volvo S60 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (10 reports).
2016 Volvo S60 recalls
Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured
The flexible steel cable that connects the front outboard seat belts to the vehicle can fatigue over time.
Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving
A component inside the door latches can break, making doors hard to latch or giving the driver or passengers the false impression that a door is fully closed when it is not.
Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle May Separate
The front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud can loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from its seat belt bracket.
Engine May Fail to Restart at Stops, Raising Crash Risk
Certain 2016 Volvo vehicles built between April 8, 2015 and August 19, 2015 may experience a blown starter motor fuse under some driving conditions when the automatic engine stop/start function is used.
Most common 2016 Volvo S60 problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
I was sold a car with is not safe for me to drive and didnât know it. It at one time had a safety recall and whoever at the the time never had it repaired but it has outdated piston rings that leads to progressive oil consumption, itâs misfiring and leads to catastrophic engine failure. Itâs just donât feel safe to drive in Iâm disabled & canât afford for new engine or one to be rebuilt and sure canât afford to be broke down on the road because of my health. Is there any help you can get me to help get this fixed Iâm in desperate need here to get back n forth to my doctors, safely . Itâs been almost 2 wks since I got the car and not been able to drive it of fear of breaking
As soon as I bought the car heading home . They put oil in car and by time I got home the car had consumed at least a qrt , it misfired And seemed to lose power and didnât think I would make it home before breaking down but luckily I did . I did research and Called Volvo of Cool Springs, they checked the data base and told me that previous owner had never had the piston rings updated and would cause high oil consumption leading to catastrophic engine failure & would have to have engine rebuilt or whole new engine with updated pistons , which the dealership never told me about or anything about it because the repairs where never fixed when there was a open recall . The vehicle suffers from
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 Volvo due to a KNOWN-TO-VOLVO DESIGN FLAW in their engines which could lead to engine failure. The case was settled out of court in early 2023 and Volvo issued an extended warranty for vehicles owners to take preventative measures against potential engine failure. Although my car is listed under the extended warranty, I was never sent any notice of it from Volvo. On [XXX], while
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 electrical failure. The contact stated that the cells in the battery were faulty. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact stated that after several weeks, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle had been in an accident previously and the wiring was faulty. The vehicle was tak
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 behind me dodged onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me. There was no warning. Furthermore this is a known problem a quick search of Volvo forums turned up over a dozen cars with insufficient timing guards
2016 Volvo S60 questions
Does the 2016 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2016 Volvo S60: Front Seat Belt Cable May Fail, Leaving Occupants Unsecured; Door latch may break, leaving doors unsecured while driving; Front Passenger Seat Belt Buckle May Separate; Engine May Fail to Restart at Stops, Raising Crash Risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo S60?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (10), Electrical System (5), Unknown Or Other (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Volvo S60 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.