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2016 Volvo S60: common problems and reliability
One of the weaker S60 years.
79 owner complaints, most about engine. 4 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 S60?The 2016 Volvo S60 has 79 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Volvo S60 vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other S60 years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the S60?
Across the 24 S60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2000) to 238 (2001). With 79 complaints, the 2016 S60 sits above the model's median of 42.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 S60
seat belts:front:buckle assembly
Campaign 16V798000Volvo 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."
electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Campaign 15V555000Volvo 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.
seat belts:front
Campaign 20V378000Volvo 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.
latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Campaign 19V849000Volvo 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 passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly dependent on generation and is bifurcated between strong loyalty and significant caution.
Owner insights cover all generations of the S60. See the full S60 owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used S60 listings typically run $15,876–$28,223 across 2008 to 2025 model years.
Other S60 model years
Compare every S60 year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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