2016 Volvo Xc60 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (14) · Seat Belts (5) · Service Brakes (2)
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Safety recalls (3)
Seat Belts:front 2020-06-30 · campaign 20V378000 · 308,260 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 2016-11-02 · campaign 16V798000 · 74,027 vehicles
Defect: 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 A
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers 2015-09-02 · campaign 15V555000 · 7,855 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
Service bulletins (353)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-04-23 · 35526.1.8 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: text plus 2 pdfs and 1 .png oil consumption test. perform the test. follow service procedure description and service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-07 · 37809.1.1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text only - the purpose of this tj is to be a master reference list to easily identify any components that are on prior approval. this tj will be regularily updated as items are added or removed from prior approval. current items under prior approval are listed in the "service" sec
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-11 · 37536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a tj text, only no attachments - if the real time traffic information (rtti) does not work in sensus connect vehicle, follow advice under "service". this technical journal is only valid for vehicles with vdn: vi07 traffic information rtti + tmc p
Unknown Or Other 2025-12-06 · 19245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal. vehicle type and platform identification.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-23 · 35912 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: ac evaporator repair, additional parts needed. add resister in line jumper cable.
Exterior Lighting 2025-04-10 · 8501 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this is a technical journal: remote connection, bomgar application. before joining a remote session: •connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in vida is between 12.5v and 14.9v. •connect to the vehicle over a wired connection using a voe
Showing the 6 most recent of 353 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Power Train“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 confirmed severe internal engine fai…”
2026-07-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 62,800 mi“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 warning light illuminated. a deal…”
2025-12-23 · Engine“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.…”
2025-10-25 · Unknown Or Other“appears to be significant electrical issue or internal computer issue causing a safety issue …”
2025-10-23 · Engine“the component that failed was the oil consumption. i noticed it seemed to be using more oil than should be normal. it didn't seem to do it overnight. it seemed gradual, but over a short period of time, bc i haven't had the car that long. it wasn't super alarming but i was keeping an eye on it and would add more in here and there, as i like to keep …”
2025-09-05 · Unknown Or Other“volvo xc60 sunroof drains clog and leak. sunroof maintenance is not mentioned in owner's manual, and dealer does not clear drains during regular service unless specifically asked to. leak causes damage to electronic systems including airbag system. while any sunroof has the potential to leak, this leak is caused by a design failure - their design m…”
2025-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“i just purchased 2016 volvoxc60. looked up ti see 3 recalls it has. i went to volvo dealership in culver city where i was told recalls where taken care of years ago. no recalls exist today? this raises the question if indeed where preformed on my new vehicle and why i submitting my concern to you today. if you can provide me with any information re…”
2025-06-04 · Engine“vechile is consuming oil rapidly, warning light comes on says that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. we had an oil consumption test at the franklin tn volvo dealership and it failed. there is also a quality bulletin issued by volvo and extended warranty to 100k miles or 8 years, we fall outside the years. the warning lights started coming on arou…”
2025-05-06 · Fuel System, Gasoline“see attached document for complaint. …”
2025-02-21 · Engine“purchased a used 2016 volvo xc60 from a bmw dealership. a month after purchase, oil light came on - so we added oil. not long after, it came on again. finally took the car to a volvo dealership and they confirmed we have the "oil consumption" issue. there was a class action lawsuit against volvo and they extended the warranty for this issue for…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.