2015 Volvo V70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2015 Volvo V70 has a complaint index of 36, ranking 8th out of 12 model years, with no owner complaints filed and one recall on record for seat belt anchor cables.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 36/100
- #8 of 12 V70 years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 0
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- —
Top 2015 Volvo V70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
No component data.
2015 Volvo V70 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- 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.
2015 compared with other V70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Volvo V70 reliable?
- NHTSA shows zero complaints for the 2015 V70 and a complaint index of 36, which ranks 8th out of 12 model years. It carries one recall, less severe than the 2005, 2006, and 2008 model years that are rated Avoid.
- What recalls affect the 2015 Volvo V70?
- The 2015 V70 is part of campaign 20V378000, covering seat belt anchor cables on front seats. This is not a do-not-drive recall, and Volvo dealers replace the anchor cable as the remedy.
- What year Volvo V70 should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2005 and 2006 V70 have the highest complaint indexes at 91 and 100 and are both rated Avoid. The 2008 model year is also rated Avoid.
- How does the 2015 V70 compare to the 2014 and 2016 V70?
- The 2014 V70 has a lower complaint index of 27, and the 2016 V70 has a higher complaint index of 45. All three years show zero owner complaints and one recall each in NHTSA records.