repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts: front
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2015 Volvo XC60Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 48 owner complaints about the 2015 Volvo XC60, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-378 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Volvo XC60 has problems
48 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Engine1 crash/fire/injury
12Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
3Air bags
3Electronic stability control (ESC)
3Wheels
2Equipment
2Forward collision avoidance
2Seat belts
1812 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 4 | 1 |
| Air bags | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 18 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 Volvo XC60 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other XC60 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the XC60 median. How we score
'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Volvo XC60 safety ratings
2015 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What XC60 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On the night of XXX, my 2015 Volvo XC60 exhibited a cluster of electrical failures with a passenger aboard: the panoramic roof switch was unresponsive, the headlights cut out completely, the fuel gauge was inoperative, and the key fob was dead (no unlock, no hatch release; the vehicle sometimes…
Engine blew up while my daughter was driving due to excessive oil consumption. Issue known by Volvo but we bought the car in 2023 and the 8year warranty recall was just about to expire and we knew nothing about it. Very dangerous
Component/System that failed: The engine (T5 Drive-E) experienced sudden loss of propulsion and entered reduced engine performance mode. The vehicle is currently available for inspection and was towed to an authorized Volvo dealer following the incident. How safety was put at risk: On July 3, 2025,…
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