2015 Volvo XC60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 XC60 years
The 2015 Volvo XC60 has a Complaint Index of 53 and ranks 8th worst out of 16 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Engine complaints (14, 30% of total) and electrical issues (11, 23%) are the leading concerns, with median failure mileage of 26,680.
- Complaints
- 47
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 3 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2015 Volvo XC60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other15 (32%)
- Engine14 (30%)
- Electrical System11 (23%)
- Brakes4 (9%)
- Fuel System4 (9%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (9%)
- Airbags3 (6%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (4%)
- Seat Belts2 (4%)
- Steering2 (4%)
What owners report
- Engine stalls or dies without warning while accelerating from a stop, sometimes with no dealer-found diagnostic code.
- Blind spot information system on the passenger side intermittently fails to detect vehicles, while Volvo reportedly told owners this was normal operation.
- Side-view mirrors move on their own and tire pressure warnings trigger without cause, described as electrical malfunctions by owners.
- A sunroof vent accordion panel on the driver's side detached and fell on the owner's head multiple times despite dealer repairs.
- Rear brake and suspension components required full replacement after a low-speed impact, raising owner concerns about structural durability.
- Front airbags deployed during a low-speed parking lot collision, with owners reporting injury and minimal exterior damage.
2015 Volvo XC60 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 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
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2015 XC60 a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years and earning a Caution verdict. It is not the worst year but sits above several other years with lower complaint rates.
- What is the most common problem with the 2015 Volvo XC60?
- Engine issues are the top problem area, accounting for 14 complaints, or 30% of all complaints filed for this model year, with a median failure mileage of 94,000.
- Does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists one recall for the 2015 XC60, covering 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 model's Complaint Index of 53 is higher than 2011 (13), 2014 (0), and 2017 (7), all rated Best, but lower than 2022, 2023, and 2025, which carry Avoid verdicts with indexes of 93, 87, and 100.