2016 Volvo S60: common problems and reliability

The 2016 Volvo S60 has 79 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag p2 platform (e.g., 2002-2007):.

Safety record for the 2016 model year

79
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Volvo S60 vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

engine
25
electrical system
15
seat belts
9
visibility/wiper
9
structure
9

Recalls affecting the 2016 S60

seat belts:front:buckle assembly

Campaign 16V798000

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…

electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers

Campaign 15V555000

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 t…

seat belts:front

Campaign 20V378000

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 Count…

latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Campaign 19V849000

Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a pass…

What owners say across generations

Sentiment is highly dependent on generation and is bifurcated between strong loyalty and significant caution. For older P2 platform models (e.g., 2002-2007), sentiment is positive among knowledgeable, hands-on owners who praise their comfort, safety, and durab

  • P2 Platform (e.g., 2002-2007):
  • PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) system failure — requires replacement. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Timing belt requirement — must be replaced approximately every 90,000 miles. Frequency: very frequent.
  • Auxiliary component failures — alternator, AC compressor, instrument cluster (DIM), wheel bearings, control arm bushings/ball joints. Frequency: recurrent.
  • P3 Platform (e.g., 2013-2018):

Owner insights cover all generations of the S60.

Typical used price

Used S60 listings typically run $15,876–$28,223 across 2008 to 2025 model years.

Other S60 model years

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