2015 Volvo S60 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 60 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Volvo S60, 8% of the 60 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes failed to stop the car on three occassions. Brakes would slow the car down;however, the brake pedal was pushed all the way down and the car was still rolling. First two failures occurred consecutively. Had to shift the car into park first time; second time had to put the emergency brake on. Third occasion was after taking the vehicle into Volvo dealer in chicago and getting it back with no repairs completed because computer didnt register a problem. Third occasion was four days later; car was slowing down but wouldn't stop. …”
NHTSA complaint #10979689, filed 2017-04, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to stop until the brake pedal had gone to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but no failure was found. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The contact stated that the vehicle was test driven by the mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was offered. …”
NHTSA complaint #11526285, filed 2023-06, 14,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving approximately 15 MPH and slowing down for a crosswalk with pedestrians in the crosswalk, the vehicle independently accelerated while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that she had not noticed any warning lights being illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11519475, filed 2023-04, 15,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10157889Feb 14, 2019This is a Technical Journal: When sensitive information, like vehicle speed, brake usage, etc. (customer behavoiur information) of a car is required from Volvo Car Corporation…
- 10148807Jul 28, 2018This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are…
- 10159068Mar 9, 2018This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are…
- 10157878Mar 9, 2018This is a Technical Journal: *If early or uneven wear occur on the right side front brake pads (mainly inner pad), then follow advice under Service. Concerned vehicles are…
- 10234735Feb 14, 2018Front brake pads, early or uneven wear on right side on 16" and 16.5" brakes
- 10234761Feb 5, 2018If the vehicle is equipped with indirect tire pressure monitoring sensors (I-TPMS) (VDN codes: PU02, PU03, PU04), and there is a warning message in the DIM about Low tire…
- 10128145Dec 4, 2017This is a Technical Journal: Brake vibrations due to lockable wheel screws
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 18% |
| 2022 | 2 | 13% |
| 2021 | 2 | 25% |
| 2020 | 5 | 42% |
| 2019 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 1 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 5 | 8% |
| 2013 | 5 | 6% |
| 2012 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 10% |
| 2006 | 5 | 16% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 3% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volvo S60
24 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Volvo S60
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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