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The 2016 Volvo V60 is associated with 13 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Engine, accounting for 3 reports (23% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 6 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 2.5l 5-cyl, and 3l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 29 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 13 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Engine (3 / 23%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: Not rated by NHTSA
  • • EPA Certified Range: 21–29 MPG across 6 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Volvo V60?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
V60 AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 22 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
V60 AWD 2.5L 5-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
V60 AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
V60 PoleStar AWD 3L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 27 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
V60 FWD 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 37 MPG 29 MPG — $2,100 / yr
V60 CC AWD 2.5L 5-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $2,650 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Volvo V60?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SW FWD —
SW AWD —
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Volvo V60 models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Volvo V60?

Summary of 13 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
13
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Engine 3 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS 1 complaint
Engine & Cooling 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2016 Volvo V60 problems & component breakdown (11 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Volvo V60?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #20V378000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT

Defect Summary: 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.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
NHTSA Campaign #19V849000 Active Recall
Affected Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

Defect Summary: 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 passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
NHTSA Campaign #16V798000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Defect Summary: 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."

Free Manufacturer Remedy: 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.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2016 Volvo V60

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2016 Volvo V60

How many safety recalls does the 2016 Volvo V60 have?

The 2016 Volvo V60 is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2016 Volvo V60?

NHTSA records list 13 consumer defect complaints for the 2016 Volvo V60. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Engine, appearing in 3 filings (23% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Is there an official NHTSA crash safety rating for the 2016 Volvo V60?

An official NHTSA 5-Star NCAP crash test rating is not available for the 2016 Volvo V60 in AutoUtility's current federal dataset.

NHTSA publishes crash safety evaluations for a selected sample of passenger vehicles each model year. Consult NHTSA.gov for active safety equipment records and vehicle safety bulletins.

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Source: NHTSA NCAP Registry

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2016 Volvo V60 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2016 Volvo V60 range from 21 to 29 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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