This page covers 5 recalls, 25 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Volvo S60.
21–30 mpg combined
7.8–11.2 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 5 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine-related complaints dominate what owners report for the 2016 Volvo S60. The most recurring issue is excessive oil consumption, with multiple owners describing burning smells and frequent low-oil warnings well before the next service interval. A separate engine complaint describes an alternator seizing at highway speed, causing the serpentine belt to snap and contact the timing components, stalling the vehicle without warning. Structural complaints come in second, with owners reporting door latch failures, specifically driver doors not fully engaging, with at least one report of a door opening while the vehicle was moving. Visibility and wiper issues round out the top three reported systems, though the complaint volume there is modest. The oil consumption pattern is the clearest recurring theme, with owners typically noticing it after 80,000 miles or more.
25
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2016 Volvo S60 has 5 recalls, the most serious involving the automatic stop/start system, where a blown starter fuse can leave the car unable to restart mid-traffic, raising the risk of a crash.
Two recalls affect the front passenger seatbelt buckle: the attaching stud can loosen or separate from its bracket, meaning the belt may not hold the passenger in a crash. There is also a separate concern where the buckle stud was not correctly formed during manufacturing, which can cause the buckle to pull away from the bracket under crash loads. These represent related but distinct manufacturing issues with the same seatbelt anchor point. On the door side, a component inside the door latch can break and cause a door to appear closed while not fully latched, leaving it able to swing open while driving.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the door latches can break, causing doors to latch poorly or appear closed when they're actually unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seat belt buckle attaching stud may loosen, causing the buckle to separate from the seat belt bracket.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud and replace the seat belt buckle as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger seatbelt buckle stud may not have been punched correctly during manufacturing, causing the buckle to separate from the bracket and preventing the belt from properly restraining the occupant.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front passenger seatbelt buckle stud and replace the buckle if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The starter motor fuse can blow during automatic engine stop/start operation in certain driving conditions, leaving the vehicle unable to restart.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
