MYRModel Year Report

2015 Volvo XC60

● Typical for this model
2015 Volvo XC60
RENDERED 2026-08-02T14:16:33.665Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Volvo XC60 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2015 highlighted. 2009: 0 complaints 2009 2010: 56 complaints 2011: 36 complaints 2012: 46 complaints 2012 2013: 66 complaints 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 45 complaints 2015 2016: 38 complaints 2017: 14 complaints 2018: 36 complaints 2018 2019: 34 complaints 2020: 20 complaints 2021: 43 complaints 2021 2022: 67 complaints 2023: 48 complaints 2024: 22 complaints 2024 2025: 27 complaints 2025
2015: 45 complaints
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YearComplaints
20090
201056
201136
201246
201366
201416
201545
201638
201714
201836
201934
202020
202143
202267
202348
202422
202527

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 24%

24% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 22%

22% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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On 9/8/2021, Niello Volvo Sacramento service replaced my fuel pressure sensor and fuel line. On 9/15/2021, my engine caught fire and the car was deemed a total loss by insurance company.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210921

VOLVO DEALER DESCRIBE AS ISSUE: Motor mounts: Front lower engine mount collapsed, other engine mount not yet verified. Power Steering: Stiff and hard to turn wheels. Transmission: Transmission shift sometimes is not easy to move up to down.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240413

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
WHEELS 7%

7% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I HAD TOLD SACRAMENTO NELLO VOLVO THAT THERE WAS A ISSUE WITH THE HANDLING OF THE CAR. I DID NOT LOOK AT THE ROTORS WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160914

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 7%

7% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20201210 — seat belts

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.

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.

Campaign 20V378000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2015 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V378000 (seat belts) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2019 ● 2011 ● 2018

WORST YEARS

◆ 2022 ◆ 2013 ● 2010

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Volvo XC60 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo XC60?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.