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2016 Volvo S60L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 S60L.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2016 Volvo S60L is a passenger car. Owner complaint data records 26 total grievances, with the engine emerging as the most frequently cited problem area and four separate recalls logged, highlighting a reliability profile that places this model year among those with moderate concerns. This concentration of complaints around the powertrain suggests that the 2016 S60L warrants particular attention to service history when evaluated in a research context.

Model year20172016

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 95R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 8642423. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 95R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimSTANDARD 7.0; OPTIONAL 7.0, 8.0, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter8642423 alt 8692305
Engine air filter31370161 alt 30757155
Fuel filter32242190
Battery30772211 alt 30772236
Front wiper blades32341318
Thermostat31368063 alt 30650891
Cabin air filter31449209 alt 31390880

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine Volvo part number 1161620 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVolvo part number 31256774
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.0-7.5
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVolvo part number 1161620
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 qt
Engine CoolantUse genuine Volvo coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.8
Engine CoolantUse genuine Volvo coolant/antifreeze

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance350 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.73 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.75-2.00 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Capacity2.71 oz
Standard BCI Group Number95R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.019 in
Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.016 in
Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26 /; Front: 21; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 81 /; Front: 148; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: w/17" disc: .354
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.024
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.043
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Rear Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
126.0.0 ft. lbs., 90
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil.

133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
3120 degrees120 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1054 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 70,000 mi; coolant every 10,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 10,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exterior Lighting (inspect)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Foglamp (adjust alignment) · Headlamp (inspect alignment)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 70,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace)
At 150,000 miTiming Belt Tensioner (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2016 Volvo S60L sits at the peak of a generation‑wide trend in federal complaints and investigations, with zero complaints and a single recall that year, mirroring the spotless record of 2014 and 2015 but preceding a rise to two recalls in 2017. Its 46 total safety‑related bulletins (TSBs) in 2016 represent a substantial increase from the 16–18 TSBs seen in the preceding two years, indicating that while there were no consumer complaints, the manufacturer was actively addressing safety issues. The 2016 model’s top complaint areas—engine, visibility/wiper, structure, and seat belts—suggest focused attention on mechanical and structural components, yet the data do not specify root causes for these complaints. The single crash complaint and zero fire complaints in 2016 are consistent with the absence of such incidents in adjacent years. Given the relatively low recall count, the absence of consumer complaints, and the steady improvement in safety bulletins, 2016 represents a strong year to purchase a used S60L, provided that a thorough inspection confirms the addressed issues.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
372
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
26
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 26 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine5
Visibility/Wiper3
Structure3
Seat Belts2
Electrical System,Seat Belts,Air Bags1
Electrical System,Engine1
Unknown Or Other1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

16V798000Seat Belts:Front:Buckle AssemblyReported 02/11/2016

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… 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…

15V555000Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit BreakersReported 02/09/2015

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 372 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
375362025-12-11Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text, only no attachments - If the Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) does…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 S60L have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.