2016 Volvo S60
The 2016 Volvo S60 is a compact car, rated at 30 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 30
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $43,000
- Recalls
- 4
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | S60 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Vehicle class | Compact Car |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 37 |
| Combined MPG | 30 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 296 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2100 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| S60 AWD | 21 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| S60 AWD | 23 MPG combined |
| S60 AWD | 25 MPG combined |
| S60 CC AWD | 23 MPG combined |
| S60 FWD | 30 MPG combined |
| S60 FWD | 27 MPG combined |
| S60 Inscription AWD | 23 MPG combined |
| S60 Inscription FWD | 29 MPG combined |
| S60 PoleStar AWD | 21 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 26 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 37 MPG |
| Combined | 30 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 5% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $38,700
- Total interest
- $6,733
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (4)
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY16V798000 · 2016-11-02
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."
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front passenger seat belt buckle stud, replacing the seat belt buckle as needed, free of charge. The recall began January 2017. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89708.
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS15V555000 · 2015-09-02
Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (Volvo) is recalling certain model year 2016 Volvo S60, V60, V60CC, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles manufactured April 8, 2015 to August 19, 2015. In certain driving conditions when using the automatic engine stop/start function, the starter motor fuse may blow, preventing the car from restarting when necessary.
Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 or by visiting http://volvo.custhelp.com. Volvo's number for this recall is R39574.
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT20V378000 · 2020-06-30
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.
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.
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH19V849000 · 2019-11-26
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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2016 Volvo S60?
The 2016 Volvo S60 is EPA-rated at 30 MPG combined (26 city / 37 highway).
Is the 2016 Volvo S60 reliable?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2016 Volvo S60. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2016 Volvo S60?
The 2016 Volvo S60 earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 5 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2016 Volvo S60?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2016 Volvo S60 costs roughly $1,340 per year to fuel, or about $6,700 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2016 Volvo S60?
The 2016 Volvo S60 is classified as a compact car. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC