2016 Volvo S60 Problems: 2 Known Issues

2016 Volvo S60 Problems: 2 Known Issues | Au7o

NHTSA Recalls7 recalls

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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.

Campaign #20V37800030/06/2020

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

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.

Campaign #19V84900026/11/2019

AIR BAGS

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2017 S60 and S60 Cross Country, V60 and V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles manufactured August 16, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Campaign #16V91800021/12/2016

AIR BAGS

Volvo Car USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2017 S60, S60CC, V60, V60 Cross Country, and XC60 vehicles. The affected vehicles have driver and front passenger seat side mounted side air bags (SAB) with inflator initiators that may fail to ignite during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and number 214, "Side Impact Protection."

Campaign #17V12700001/03/2017

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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."

Campaign #16V79800002/11/2016

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common Volvo S60 problems?

According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2016 Volvo S60 has 2 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: "No Oil Pressure - Stop Safely" Warning and Oil Pump Pickup Restriction, S60 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Fatigue — Safety Recall 20V378000. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.

Is the Volvo S60 reliable?

The 2016 Volvo S60 has 2 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: "No Oil Pressure - Stop Safely" Warning and Oil Pump Pickup Restriction and S60 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Fatigue — Safety Recall 20V378000. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.

How much does it cost to fix common Volvo S60 problems?

Repair costs for known Volvo S60 issues range from $250 to $2,500, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. The most critical issue, "No Oil Pressure - Stop Safely" Warning and Oil Pump Pickup Restriction, typically costs $250-$2,500 to repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.

What is the 2011-2016 Volvo S60 "No Oil Pressure - Stop Safely" Warning and Oil Pump Pickup Restriction?

P3-generation S60 owners report a sudden 'No Oil Pressure - Stop Safely' message on the driver information display, often with no prior noise or warning, and frequently while the engine still has oil on the dipstick. CarComplaints lists this as the number-one engine complaint on… Repairs typically run $250-$2,500. Severity: high.

What is the 2011-2018 Volvo S60 S60 Seat Belt Anchor Cable Fatigue — Safety Recall 20V378000?

S60 sedans from 2011 through 2018 are covered by Volvo recall 20V378000. The problem is the flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to each front outboard seating position: Volvo reported that this cable may fatigue over time. If the cable has fatigued, the seat belt may… Severity: high.

2016 Volvo S60 Problems: 2 Known Issues

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