Recall 15V555 covers 7,855 2016 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles for a starter-fuse defect. Free repair at any franchised Volvo dealer.
Volvo is recalling 7,855 2016 S60, V60, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles because the starter motor fuse can blow during automatic engine stop/start use. If the car fails to restart in traffic, such as at an intersection, crash risk increases; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
In the 2016 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, XC70, and S80, the starter motor fuse protects the electrical circuit that powers the starter motor. The starter motor is the electric motor that turns the engine over when the car starts, including after the automatic engine stop/start system shuts the engine off at a stop.
On affected vehicles, certain driving conditions with stop/start active place enough demand on the circuit for the starter motor fuse to blow. Once that fuse opens, power no longer reaches the starter motor. The engine has already shut off, but the starter cannot crank it again, so the car does not restart when the driver expects it to move.
Volvo's repair replaces the starter motor fuse with a higher rated fuse. That replacement is meant to keep the circuit protected while allowing the starter to restart the engine after stop/start operation. There is no warning sign before failure.
Who's affected?
Covers 5 Volvo model lines, all tied to the same wiring and fuse circuit breaker component.
| 2016 Volvo S60 | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2016 Volvo V60 | wiring |
| 2016 Volvo XC60 | wiring |
| 2016 Volvo XC70 | wiring |
| 2016 Volvo S80 | wiring |
| Units affected | 7,855 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
The vehicle can fail to restart without warning after stopping in traffic, including at an intersection. That can leave it exposed to moving traffic and increase the risk of a crash. If your VIN is included, ask a franchised Volvo dealer about the starter motor fuse repair and use extra care until it is complete. Repair will be free at any franchised Volvo dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, XC70, or S80 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volvo dealer to confirm scheduling for the free starter-motor-fuse replacement that helps the car restart after automatic stop/start.
- Reference recall number 15V555 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the Volvo owner notice if you have it, and ask the dealer to replace the existing starter motor fuse with the higher-amperage fuse.
- Avoid heavy traffic stops when practical until the repair is complete, because the car can fail to restart after automatic stop/start.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volvo technician replaces the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse. The listed remedy is free under recall 15V555 once the dealer repair is available. That fuse matters because, after automatic engine stop/start use, a blown starter motor fuse can keep the vehicle from restarting when needed. Ask the Volvo service desk to confirm that the VIN is included before work begins.
Timeline
| September 1, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 2, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
| October 12, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 26, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V555?
Recall 15V555 covers 7,855 2016 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, XC70, and S80 vehicles with a starter motor fuse that can blow during automatic engine stop/start operation. If the car cannot restart in traffic, crash risk increases. Volvo dealers replace the fuse for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Volvo S60, V60, XC60, XC70, or S80 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 15V555. If it is, contact a franchised Volvo dealer to schedule the starter motor fuse replacement. Reference recall 15V555 and Volvo recall number R39574 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Volvo dealers will replace the existing starter motor fuse with a higher amperage fuse free of charge.
Is it safe to drive before the Volvo fuse recall repair?
The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the defect matters in traffic. Under certain driving conditions with automatic engine stop/start, the starter motor fuse can blow and leave the vehicle unable to restart at an intersection or similar stop, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my 2016 Volvo used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Volvo is included, then call a franchised Volvo dealer or Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552 with recall number R39574.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V555000 |
|---|---|
| Volvo customer service | 1-800-458-1552 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V555 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V555000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →