YearToAvoid

2015 Volvo S60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2015 Volvo S60 has a complaint index of 84, ranked 4th worst out of 20 model years, and is rated Avoid. Engine problems make up 47% of complaints, including reports of fires, with a median failure mileage of 65,000.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
84/100
#4 of 20 S60 years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
58
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2021
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
23
20 city / 28 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2015 Volvo S60 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Some owners report the engine compartment catching fire while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied.
  • Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while parking at low speed, in some cases crashing into a garage or wall before airbags deployed or failed to deploy.
  • Brake pedal has been reported to go to the floor without stopping the car, forcing drivers to shift into park or use the emergency brake.
  • The instrument panel has reportedly gone completely blank for several seconds while driving, hiding speed and warning information.
  • Owners report the auto stop/start feature restarting unexpectedly or behaving unpredictably at stoplights.
  • A sunroof has been reported to shatter while driving on the highway with no apparent impact.
2015 Volvo S60 complaints: complaints filed per month4May 2015Jul 2017Nov 2018Mar 2020May 2021Feb 2023Aug 2023Dec 2024
58 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2015 to Sep 2026; peak Jan 2024 (4).

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)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Avoid9587423
2014Caution6325323
2015Avoid8458223
2016Caution5825423
2017Good3216526

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volvo S60 a good year to buy?
NHTSA data ranks the 2015 S60 4th worst out of 20 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 84 and a verdict of Avoid relative to other S60 years.
What is the biggest problem with the 2015 Volvo S60?
Engine problems are the top complaint area, accounting for 47% of all complaints, including reports of engine compartment fires, with a median failure mileage of 65,000.
Does the 2015 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2015 S60: one for a seat belt anchor cable and one for door latches that may break and make doors difficult to latch.
How does the 2015 S60 compare to other years?
The 2015 model's complaint index of 84 is worse than most other S60 years; only 2012 (100) and 2013 (95) score higher, while 2021 is the Best-rated year at 21.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volvo S60?
The 2015 S60 gets an EPA-rated 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,950.

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.