2015 Volvo XC70 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
9/100
#11 most-complained of 12 XC70 years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2015 Volvo XC70 has 6 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 9 out of 100 — #11 highest of 12 XC70 model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50% of the total).
- Complaints
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 21
- 18 city / 25 hwy
Top 2015 Volvo XC70 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
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 a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2015 Volvo XC70 ranks #11 of 12 among XC70 model years (Complaint Index 9/100, verdict: Best). It has 6 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo XC70?
- The most reported problem areas are engine (3 complaints), fuel system (2 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 28,700 miles.
- Does the 2015 Volvo XC70 have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Volvo XC70, most recently reported 2020, covering seat belts.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2015 Volvo XC70?
- EPA rates the 2015 Volvo XC70 at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.