2016 Volvo XC90 Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 195 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Volvo XC90 overview page.
What owners report
“The engine was losing almost a quart of oil every thousand miles. It did not always notify me when it was low on oil. No…”NHTSA complaint 11468244 — filed 06/08/2022
“Oil consumption issue every 1500 miles engine requires top off oil 1 qt other wise piston rings can ignite damage engine result in loss of…”NHTSA complaint 11465155 — filed 05/18/2022
“There is an open recall for certain 2016 XC 90s related to cracks in the coolant pipes. My vin doesnât have a recall attached but…”NHTSA complaint 11456883 — filed 03/15/2022
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Volvo XC90: 84 of 195 complaints on file (43.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Volvo XC90 have in total?
195 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
