2015 Volvo XC70 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2015 Volvo XC70 ranks Best among 12 model years, with a complaint index of 9, just 6 complaints, and 1 recall. Owners reported minor engine and fuel system issues, but no crashes, fires, or injuries were logged.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 9/100
- #11 of 12 XC70 years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 6
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2015 Volvo XC70 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine3 (50%)
- Fuel System2 (33%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (33%)
- Other1 (17%)
- Seat Belts1 (17%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Fuel gauge readings stay stuck near 50% when the tank is full and don't move until roughly half the fuel is gone.
- Front passenger seat belt buckle sometimes refuses to latch even when the belt insert is undamaged and tested against multiple buckles.
- Engine oil consumption increases sharply, with owners describing a need to add oil every few hundred miles.
- Oil pooling into the catalytic converter after check engine light activation, traced to unusual piston wear.
2015 Volvo XC70 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 XC70 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 18 MPG
- Highway
- 25 MPG
- Combined
- 21 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,100
- 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 XC70 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2015 Volvo XC70 reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2015 XC70 has a complaint index of 9, the lowest among the years with recorded data except 2016, and it carries a Best verdict relative to other XC70 model years.
- What problems does the 2015 Volvo XC70 have?
- Owners reported engine issues, including oil consumption and piston wear, along with fuel system gauge inaccuracies and a seat belt buckle that failed to latch. Engine complaints make up half of all reports for this year.
- Does the 2015 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 20V378000) covers a seat belt anchor cable replacement for both front seats; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
- Which XC70 model year should I avoid instead of 2015?
- Based on NHTSA data, 2005, 2008, and 2010 carry Avoid verdicts with complaint indexes of 82, 100, and 91 respectively, far higher than the 2015 model's index of 9.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volvo XC70?
- EPA rates the 2015 XC70 at 21 mpg combined (18 city/25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100.