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2016 Volvo XC60: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2016 Volvo XC60 with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
48
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 5 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 20 mpg |
Recalls
Seat Belts › FrontJun 30, 2020 · 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 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
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle AssemblyNov 2, 2016 · 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 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 comp
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses And Circuit BreakersSep 2, 2015 · 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 the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
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Other years of the Volvo XC60
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Volvo XC60 have?
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (18), airbags & seat belts (8), body, glass & interior (5). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Volvo XC60 have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Volvo XC60 get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.