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2015 Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

79/100

#4 most-complained of 15 S60 years

The 2015 Volvo S60 ranks 4th worst of 15 model years, with a Complaint Index of 79 and an Avoid verdict. NHTSA logged 58 complaints, led by Engine issues (47% share, median failure mileage 65,000), plus 2 recalls for seat belts and door latches.

Complaints
58
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
3 / 2
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 28 hwy

Top 2015 Volvo S60 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine27 (47%)
  2. Other11 (19%)
  3. Electrical System9 (16%)
  4. Brakes5 (9%)
  5. Structure & Body5 (9%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain5 (9%)
  7. Fuel System4 (7%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (7%)
  9. Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (5%)
  10. Airbags2 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report unintended acceleration events, including one where the car sped from 5 mph to 60 mph while parking and the airbags failed to deploy.
  • Owners describe engine compartment fires occurring both while parked and while driving, with smoke coming through the vents in one case.
  • Brake pedal reportedly went to the floor without stopping the car, forcing drivers to shift into park or use the emergency brake.
  • The instrument panel has gone completely blank for several seconds while driving, hiding speed and safety warnings.
  • Owners report the auto stop/start feature causing unexpected behavior after the engine restarted at a stoplight.
  • One owner reported the sunroof glass exploding while driving on the freeway in hot weather with no impact from any object.
2015 Volvo S60 complaints: complaints filed per month5May 2015Jul 2017Nov 2018Mar 2020May 2021Feb 2023Aug 2023Dec 2024
80 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2023 (5).

2015 Volvo S60 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 20V378000Jun 30, 2020Seat Belts308,260 vehicles

    Seat belts:front

    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. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.

    Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 19V849000Nov 26, 2019Structure & Body144,937 vehicles

    Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

    Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

    Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

    Remedy: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

2015 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
20 MPG
Highway
28 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,950
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Regular
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2015 compared with other S60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid9387423
2014Caution5725323
2015Avoid7958223
2016Good4325423
2017Good3616526

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volvo S60 reliable?
Compared to other S60 model years, 2015 ranks poorly, sitting 4th worst out of 15 years tracked with a Complaint Index of 79 and an Avoid verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Volvo S60?
Engine problems are the top issue, accounting for 47% of complaints (27 of 58), with two fires reported and a median failure mileage of 65,000.
Does the 2015 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for seat belt anchor cables and one for door latches that may break, making doors hard to latch or open.
How does the 2015 S60 compare to other years?
The 2015 model's Complaint Index of 79 is worse than 2014 (57), 2016 (43), and 2017 (36), though not as high as 2012 (100) or 2013 (93).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.