AI Damage2016 Volvo S60CC: common problems
Owners of the 2016 Volvo S60CC filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. The maker issued 119 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 27
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 119
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 19% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 11% of all complaints
- 4 Seat belts 11% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 11% of all complaints
- 6 Wheels 7% of all complaints
- 7 Air bags 7% of all complaints
- 8 Service brakes 4% of all complaints
- Engine: 9 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 13.
- Electrical system: 5 complaints (19% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 33.
- Visibility: 3 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 7.
- Seat belts: 3 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Structure: 3 complaints (11% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 27 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 1 | 13 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 | 33 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 49 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The car was blacked out, no lights, no power, no engine, stalled without power in the middle of the freeway. - we were almost killed as a result of this incident. There were numerous collisions that occurred behind and around us as a result of this car being dead in the water in the middle of the freeway at night.
Volvo Car USA, LLC, Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, and Volvo Personvagnar AB) was issued against Volvo due to a KNOWN-TO-VOLVO DESIGN FLAW in their engines which could lead to engine failure.
The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and there was smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle.
The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the SRS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V378000 (Seat Belts) and 16V798000 (Seat Belts). The dealer also repaired an unstated electrical failure.
Windscreen wiper motors failed during inclement weather making visibility impossible. The vehicle was only approximately 2 years old at the time of failure. This created a serious safety issue and may have led to a crash and injury.
2016 volvo s60. Consumer writes in regard to nhtsa safety recall 20v-378. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.
The sunroof spontaneously exploded outward on the highway, no possibility of road debris hitting it as no other cars were nearby, and I was not close to an overpass. I believe temperature fluctuation causes it, as I was recently in below-freezing weather (15).
We are at a much-increased risk of a flat tire/blowout and possible accident. The car also came from the factory without a spare tire which is also not good since we are more likely to be stranded in the event of a flat tire.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,125 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (among the 46% least complained about).
On average one model year of the S60CC has 6 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 27, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Seat belts. Belt pretensioners after airbag deployment, SRS codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify that vehicle reports are not required.
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- This is a Technical Journal
Vehicle type and platform identification.
- This is a Technical Journal
Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a remote session: •Connect a suitable battery maintainer/charger and verify that the battery voltage indicated in VIDA is between 12.5V and 14.9V.
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- This is a Technical Journal
Vehicle/Connectivity report checklist. To provide timely and high-quality feedback to the appropriate department or factory
- Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service
- This is a Technical Journal
VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- Extended Warranty P10183
I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Extended Warranty P10206
I5T Oil Consumption Test
- Oil Consumption Replace
NHTSA lists 119 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volvo S60CC?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system, visibility. Total complaints: 27. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: warning lights, check engine (19%), door locks, latches, handles (11%), engine failure or replacement (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Volvo S60CC?
NHTSA lists 119 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2016 Volvo S60CC from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2016 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.