2016 Volvo V60 problems

Filed Sep 10, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · CA

BCM Trouble Codes: C000101, C000201, and C008248 Incident & Defect Summary: The Brake Control Module (BCM) experienced a premature internal electrical circuit failure at only 55,188 total vehicle miles. This vehicle was purchased directly from an authorized Volvo retail showroom (Volvo Cars Marin) in 2020 at 36,434 miles, meaning this primary active safety infrastructure failed after just 18,754 miles of personal ownership (averaging roughly 3,125 miles per year under meticulous maintenance). The internal hardware breakdown disabled vital active safety networks, triggering persistent dashboard warnings that anti-lock braking (ABS), traction control, and electronic stability management are completely inoperative. Safety Hazard & Risk: A compromised BCM heavily increases stopping distances and removes automated vehicle stabilization, posing an immediate danger during emergency evasive maneuvers or sudden cornering on wet/rainy California road surfaces. Independent specialist evaluation (Ackerman's Volvo) confirmed severe active stability risks. Furthermore, authorized dealer service staff failed to issue a proactive safety warning and actively downplayed a completely offline ABS/traction control system as a minor "collision sensor fault," releasing a vehicle with heavily compromised active safety braking systems back onto public roads. Given that core electronic braking components are designed to last the full operational life of the vehicle, premature internal failure at 55,000 miles indicates a severe manufacturing or circuitry defect that requires federal tracking and evaluation.

Filed Nov 12, 2024 · Engine · 185,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Volvo V60. The contact stated that after changing the engine oil, one week later the message "Engine Oil Low" was displayed. The contact later discovered the engine oil was low and the vehicle had experienced excessive oil consumption. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed May 19, 2024 · Engine · CA

Volvo dealer confirmed Excessive oil burn due to bad piston rings. Volvo USA recalled other cars with the same problem but refused to recall mine. They offered instead partial payment for the fix. Should be full payment to repair.

Filed Jan 1, 2024 · IA

Interior (center) rear view mirror glass migrates over time to point downward, so you see the backseat rather than out the back window. Have to manually adjust it to point back up approximately every 500 miles. Suspect it happens as you drive over bumps. Have had two dealerships look at it (Gorges in Omaha, NE and Willis in Clive, IA) and both reported no issue found. Obviously, neither of them had a tech drive the car 500 miles. Issue has persisted since purchasing the car in 2017 with 12,800 miles on it.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Electrical · 50,500 miles · NY

Infotainment screen reboots continuously and never completes loading, making many control functions of the vehicle completely inaccessible. This occurs during any time when the car is running, regardless of whether it is stationary or moving.

Filed Aug 17, 2018 · Brakes, Transmission · 38,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volvo v60. While driving at any speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. When the vehicle was parked, the low battery indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was nothing wrong with the battery. The vehicle was taken to the volvo of san antonio dealer (1326 ne interstate 410 loop, san antonio, tx 78209, 210‑591‑0863) where the battery and spark plugs were replaced. While driving back home at an unknown speed, a grinding noise was heard on the driver's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the brakes were metal-to-metal and that a caliper bolt was missing. The mechanic replaced the rotor, brake pads, and the missing bolt. The contact also stated that later, while driving at an unknown speed, the service brake indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Visibility · 61,250 miles · AL

Exploding sunroof. On friday 26 jan 2018, at 4:10pm, I was driving in alabama on interstate 65 northbound mile at marker 180 in the middle lane at 70 MPH. The temperature was approximately 55f and overcast with no rain. There was no traffic in front of me for at least a half a mile nor traffic to the side or rear for at least a quarter of a mile. I had not passed under a bridge for at least a mile. I saw no objects coming from the front or above. At this time, I heard a loud report like a gunshot followed by wind noise. Glass starting falling through the sunroof shade vents. I pulled over and observed that the sunroof had shattered. There was no other damage to the roof (dents or scratches) or vehicle. I then drove another 4 miles home and took a photo of the damage. I contacted the dealer who said he had heard of this kind of incident before but told me to contact my insurance company. I contacted the insurance company and they will pay for the repair minus my $250 deductible.

Filed Jan 14, 2018 · Body · 36,500 miles · CA

As we were driving on I-95 near summerville sc on jan 5th in the early afternoon (approx. Speed 70 MPH) the sunroof suddenly imploded sounding like a gunshot going off. There was no projectile heard or seen prior to the sudden shattering. Thankfully, the internal cover prevented the majority of glass from entering the passenger compartment. Because we didn't hear or see a projectile, the only conclusion we came to was that the temperature differential may have LED to the sudden crack (this trip took place during the bomb cyclone in the south). On the other hand, this car has been in equally cold temperature in tahoe and in bend and besides, this is automotive glass so it shouldn't have shattered as completely as it did! When driving to work I frequently hear debris from trucks hitting my windshield and it to date has not shattered like this event with the sunroof!

Filed Oct 30, 2016 · Body, Visibility · 4,610 miles · NC

While driving on the interstate at approx. 65 MPH, the sunroof exploded with glass blowing up towards the sky. At first, I heard a loud "bang" that sounded like a gun firing and then shards of glass started raining down upon me from above. Shards of glass also filled the rear seat area. If my wife were driving the car, she probably would have panicked, causing an accident involving other vehicles. Also, if there was a car immediately behind mine, they would have been showered with glass shards from the glass shooting up from my vehicle. If a motorcyclist, it would not have been good. The entire sunroof glass that remains is totally shattered.

Filed Sep 12, 2016 · Electrical, Seat belts · 120 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volvo v60. While driving at any speed, there was no visual seat belt reminder activator system display regarding the seat belt latch. The contact stated that there was an audible indicator, but not a visual indicator. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 120.