YearToAvoid

2015 Volvo XC60 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Caution The 2015 Volvo XC60 has a complaint index of 56, ranking 8th worst out of 17 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Engine problems are the top issue (30% of complaints, median failure mileage 94,000), alongside electrical faults and one seat belt recall.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
56/100
#8 of 17 XC60 years
Verdict
Caution
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
47
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
2
Injuries
4
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2014
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21
18 city / 25 hwy
Injuries / deaths
4 / 0

Top 2015 Volvo XC60 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other15 (32%)
  2. Engine14 (30%)
  3. Electrical System11 (23%)
  4. Brakes4 (9%)
  5. Fuel System4 (9%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (9%)
  7. Airbags3 (6%)
  8. Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (4%)
  9. Seat Belts2 (4%)
  10. Steering2 (4%)

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

What owners report

  • Engine stalls or dies unexpectedly while accelerating or idling, sometimes with no diagnostic codes found by the dealer.
  • Electrical system faults include side mirrors moving on their own, false tire pressure warnings, and intermittent blind spot indicator failures.
  • Blind spot indicator system inconsistently detects vehicles depending on direction of travel, with Volvo reportedly saying it works as designed.
  • Brake and suspension complaints describe premature rotor wear and rear suspension or stabilizer bar damage after minor low-speed impacts.
  • Sunroof vent trim piece detaches and falls into the cabin, requiring repeated dealer repairs.
  • Airbags deployed in a low-speed parking lot collision, causing burns despite minimal exterior damage.
2015 Volvo XC60 complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2015Apr 2016Oct 2017Mar 2019Aug 2020Sep 2022Dec 2024Sep 2025
47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2015 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

2015 Volvo XC60 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign 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.

2015 Volvo XC60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
18 MPG
Highway
25 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,200
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 XC60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Good4466320
2014Best616220
2015Caution5647121
2016Good2538322
2017Best1316423

All Volvo XC60 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Compared to other XC60 model years, 2015 ranks 8th worst out of 17 with a complaint index of 56 and a Caution verdict. The top reported problem area is the engine, making up 30% of complaints.
What is the most common problem with the 2015 Volvo XC60?
NHTSA complaints show the engine as the top problem area, accounting for 14 of 47 complaints (30%), with a median failure mileage of 94,000. Electrical system issues follow at 23% of complaints.
Does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 XC60 covering a seat belt anchor cable replacement on both front seats; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 XC60 compare to other years?
The 2015 XC60 is worse than years like 2014, 2017, and 2011, which earned Best verdicts with lower complaint indexes of 6, 13, and 19 respectively. It is better than the 2021-2025 XC60 years, which all carry Avoid verdicts.
What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volvo XC60?
The 2015 XC60 gets 21 mpg combined (18 city / 25 highway) according to EPA data, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200.

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.