NHTSA Data Explorer

Volvo S60 Cross Country

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

28

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

366

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

0

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Volvo S60 Cross Country

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Condition issue

9

Engine behavior

6

Fluid issue

5

Reporting mechanism

4

Operating state

3

Recent change

3

Access/entry issue

2

Braking behavior

2

Electrical issue

2

Infotainment behavior

2

Noise

2

Performance issue

2

Thermal issue

2

Driver assistance issue

1

Lighting behavior

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Safety restraint issue

1

Smell

1

Steering behavior

1

Vibration/harshness

1

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Oct 22, 2026


I was sold a car with is not safe for me to drive and didn’t know it. It at one time had a safety recall and whoever at the the time never had it repaired but it has outdated piston rings that leads to progressive oil consumption, it’s misfiring and leads to catastrophic engine failure. It’s just don’t feel safe to drive in I’m disabled & can’t afford for new engine or one to be rebuilt and sure can’t afford to be broke down on the road because of my health. Is there any help you can get me to…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Oct 18, 2026


As soon as I bought the car heading home . They put oil in car and by time I got home the car had consumed at least a qrt , it misfired And seemed to lose power and didn’t think I would make it home before breaking down but luckily I did . I did research and Called Volvo of Cool Springs, they checked the data base and told me that previous owner had never had the piston rings updated and would cause high oil consumption leading to catastrophic engine failure & would have to have engine rebuilt…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Oct 3, 2024


In November of 2021, I purchased my dream car, a 2016 Volvo s60 Cross Country, proud to own a vehicle from a company known for their safe and reliable vehicles. In April of 2022, a class action case ([XXX], et al., v. 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 case was settled out of court in early 2023 and Volvo issued an extended warranty…

2016 VOLVO S60CC

Filed Aug 16, 2024


The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country. 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. Additionally, the contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle started shaking and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was towed to a dealer approximately five times, and an oil consumption test was performed. The…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Jun 1, 2023


The contact owns a 2016 Volvo S60. 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. The contact stated that the cells in the battery were faulty. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The contact stated that after several weeks, the…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Apr 29, 2023


The alternator seized on the highway snapping the serpentine belt which got sucked into the timing and stopped the car in the left lane at highway speed. The timing guard failed allowing the belt to damage the timing. Volvo says it needs a head job I have possession of the vehicle and all maintenance records. Cars behind me dodged onto the shoulder to avoid hitting me. There was no warning. Furthermore this is a known problem a quick search of Volvo forums turned up over a dozen cars with…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Sep 3, 2022


Driver door latch not engaging. Door opened at low speed.

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Aug 29, 2022


At 86K miles can smell oil burning and add 1 quart light comes on. It's said Volvo is aware of a defect with the piston rings causing oil to consume and burn away. They aren't willing to address the issue outside warranty expiration. They did recently indicate how Volvo changed the requirement for using 5W30 oil to claim now Volvo changed there minds. How now only 0W20 full synthetic oil must be used. The label under the hood says use 5W30 only. It appears that Volvo is changing oil types…

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed Nov 19, 2021


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. The dealer diagnosed the issue as failed wiper motors and replaced the motors under manufacturer's warranty.

2016 VOLVO S60

Filed May 4, 2021


2016 VOLVO S60. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO NHTSA SAFETY RECALL 20V-378. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. *JS

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.