The 2016 Volvo V60cc has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 453,197 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEAT BELTS20V3780002020-06-30308,260 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
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.
Consequence
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy
Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
7
CHILD SEAT
1
SEATS
1
STEERING
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Hello, I currently drive a 2016 volvo v60 cross country which falls under the year of recalled vehicles related to the piston ring issue outlined in the buchanan, et al. V. Volvo car usa, llc, et al., case no. 2:22-cv-02227. According to the suit volvo is supposed to replace my oil piston rings if…”
“Currently on going, second time around with high oil consumption problems. Dealer is saying warranty is holding up repairs, warranty points finger at dealership, and volvo refuses to address the massive safety problem with oil consumption cars by refusing to fix. I will never buy another volvo,…”
“After piston rings were replaced 1 year ago, engine continues to burn too much oil. 4 quarts after 1800 miles.”
“Power steering cuts out intermittently. When I took the volvo in for a recall (seatbelt sept 5, 2024) I mentioned to volvo that this was happening. I was told not to worry about it unless it was more consistent. After that it cut out for about a week. I took it in to my mechanic for a diagnostic,…”
“On [xxx], I was traveling back from north carolina to columbia sc. While driving, I had my cruise control on ~78 mph and had a 4 foot christmas tree on the top of my car. Suddenly, my car jolted and the car began to run funny. Almost run like there was sand. An alert also popped up on the…”
“Since 2021 my car has been burning excessive oil. I have recently discovered that a defect in the pistons of certain volvo engines, including the one that is in my car, may be the cause for the excessive oil consumption. I am having check and add approximately add 1-2 quarts of oil every 1000…”
“While the car was in motion, going down a steep (approximately 10 degree decline) the no oil pressure alarm was triggered and system instructions to pull over and stop engine immediately. The car was taken to the closest volvo dealer and it was determined the piston rings had failed/were failing…”
“The 2016 volvo v60 cross country started burning oil like crazy and the engine light went off. When I checked the levels, it was down multiple quarts. We have had all work done as detailed in the manual at the dealership. We took the car in and they said the piston rings were damaged and that they…”
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