2016 Volvo Xc60 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2016 Volvo Xc60.

20152017
Complaints
45
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2016 Volvo Xc60 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#115 complaints

ENGINE

Avg mileage:53,397 mi
#28 complaints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Avg mileage:56,282 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#36 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:32,666 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Volvo Xc60.

ENGINE
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
53,397
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,282
SEAT BELTS
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,666
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
15,333
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,000
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
45,000

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Recalls for 2016 Volvo Xc60

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,006,662 vehicles.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

20V378000SEAT BELTS:FRONT
~308,260 affected

Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

16V798000SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
~74,027 affected

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 XC90, S90, XC60, V60 Cross Country, V60, S60 Cross Country, S60, and S60 Inscription vehicles manufactured February 16, 2015, to August 22, 2016. On the affected vehicles, the front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, allowing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages" and number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

15V555000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
~7,855 affected

Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.

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