With 1 recalls and 13 complaints, the 2016 Volvo V60 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

19V8490002019-26-11

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.

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2016 Volvo V60's biggest weak point? ENGINE. It leads 13 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Engine3

02Engine And Engine Cooling1

03Unknown Or Other1

04Electrical System1

05Power Train,service Brakes1

13 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Volvo V60 Fuel Economy

21–29mpg combined

18-25city

27-37hwy

$2,350-$3,250/yr

Fuel economy for the 2016 Volvo V60 ranges from 21 to 29 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

V60 FWD - Automatic (S8)

29mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive

25 city37 hwy~$2,350/yr7/10 Clean

V60 AWD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

22 city31 hwy~$3,250/yr6/10 Average

V60 AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

V60 CC AWD - Automatic (S6)

23mpg

2.5L 5-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

20 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr5/10 Average

V60 AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

V60 PoleStar AWD - Automatic (S6)

21mpg

3.0L 6-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive

18 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2016 Volvo V60

31States

29%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in California (12%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

CACalifornia

9012%

TXTexas

8511%

NHNew Hampshire

456%

NYNew York

324%

MOMissouri

324%

WAWashington

304%

FLFlorida

304%

PAPennsylvania

294%

ILIllinois

284%

DCWashington DC

284%

MAMassachusetts

243%

DEDelaware

233%

MDMaryland

233%

OROregon

223%

COColorado

223%

NCNorth Carolina

223%

MNMinnesota

213%

NJNew Jersey

192%

GAGeorgia

182%

RIRhode Island

162%

VTVermont

132%

AZArizona

122%

ME10

CT10

TN10

MI9

OH7

OK7

IN5

VA5

WY5

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2016.

Buying a 2016 Volvo V60?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2016 Volvo V60 a good car to buy?

The 2016 Volvo V60 has 1 recall on record. There is 1 recall on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is engine, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2016 Volvo V60?

There are 1 documented recall for the 2016 Volvo V60. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2016 Volvo V60?

Fuel economy ranges from 21 to 29 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $690 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2016 Volvo V60?

ENGINE is the number-one complaint area for the 2016 Volvo V60, based on 13 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.