YearToAvoid

2015 Volvo XC90 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2015 Volvo XC90 shows 0 complaints in NHTSA data and a complaint index of 0, ranking 21st out of 21 model years, meaning it has the lowest reported-problem count of any year. It carries 1 recall, for second-row seat belt buckle bolts that may not be tightened properly.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#21 of 21 XC90 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
—
Best nearby year
2013
rated Best

Top 2015 Volvo XC90 problems

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

No component data.

2015 Volvo XC90 recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V827000Dec 7, 2023Seat Belts2,911 vehicles

    Seat belts:critical fasteners

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles. The second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly.

    Risk: An improperly tightened seat belt buckle may not restrain an occupant as intended, increasing their risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the second-row seat belt buckle anchorage bolts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10259.

2015 compared with other XC90 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2013Best1511018.5
2014No verdict104018.5
2015No verdict001—
2016Avoid100197823.5
2017Avoid8579723.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volvo XC90 reliable?
NHTSA data shows 0 complaints for the 2015 XC90 and a complaint index of 0, the lowest of any XC90 model year (21st of 21), so it stands out as a low-complaint year relative to other XC90 years.
Does the 2015 Volvo XC90 have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 23V827000) covers 2015-2024 XC90 vehicles where the second-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened properly. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2015 XC90 compare to other XC90 years?
The 2015 XC90 has a complaint index of 0, far lower than years like 2016 (100) or 2017 (85), which are rated Avoid. Among all 21 XC90 model years, 2015 ranks last in reported complaints, the best position on that scale.
What problem areas were reported for the 2015 XC90?
NHTSA lists no specific top problem area for the 2015 XC90 because there are 0 recorded complaints for this year.
Should I avoid the 2015 Volvo XC90?
No. With 0 complaints and only one recall covering a seat belt bolt issue, the 2015 XC90 does not carry an Avoid pattern; it ranks as the lowest-complaint year among all 21 XC90 model years in NHTSA data.

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.