2015 Volvo XC60
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.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2015
None on file
26% of complaints
Complaints per year
2015: 47 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 56 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 66 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 39 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 50 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
26% · 12 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Engine blew up while my daughter was driving due to excessive oil consumption. Issue known by Volvo but we bought the car in 2023 and the 8year warranty recall was just about to expire and we knew nothing about it. Very…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
Electrical system
23% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing sensors.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2021-09-21
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, 2024-04-13
Also filed under Forward collision avoidance
Fuel/propulsion system
9% · 4 reportsWheels
6% · 3 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2016-09-14
Also filed under Service brakes and steering
Electronic stability control (esc)
6% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-12-10Seat belts20V378000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2015 Volvo XC60 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V378000 · Seat belts
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- 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 26% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.