AI Damage2016 Volvo S60L: common problems
The maker issued 46 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 46
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lane departure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Communication. Infotainment, telematics, antennas after body repair.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- This is a Technical Journal
VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester.
- Extended Warranty P10186
VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace
- Extended Warranty P10183
I5T Oil Consumption Replace
- Extended Warranty P10207
- Extended Warranty P10206
I5T Oil Consumption Test
- Extended Warranty P10186
VEP4 Oil Consumption Replace;
- Oil Consumption Replace
- This is a Technical Journal
12V Battery Testing Method
- Updated Chassis Range
- ERAD (Electric Rear Axle Drive) Bearing Noise
- EXTENDED WARRANTY
NHTSA lists 46 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 S60L?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 46 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2016 Volvo S60L?
NHTSA lists 46 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 S60L 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.