2015 Volvo S60 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 59 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 117,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2015 Volvo S60, 5% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 117,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated, and had flashed off and on while driving at highway speeds. The contact stated that the vehicle also stalled on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine cylinders were faulty, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11663339, filed 2025-05, 117,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle had consumed 3 quarts of oil after driving 2,100 miles. Additionally, the contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light only illuminated after the vehicle had consumed over 3 quarts of oil. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that an unknown related extended warranty would not be extended to repair the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11704171, filed 2025-12, 90,900 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the catalytic converter and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was told that the catalytic converter had failed due to an oil leak. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had exceeded the mileage. There was no additional assistance provided. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521534, filed 2023-05, 165,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10253002Mar 7, 2024This is a Technical Journal: High Temperature Message in DIM after Coolant Pump Replacement. Replace coolant pump
- 10238625May 25, 2023Extended Warranty
- 10219421Aug 29, 2022Engine Control Module (EMS) Software (MSW) Information â August 2022; Improvement List (Change Log) - US21+OBD22 (13L VGT, TC) And US17+OBD22 (11L) Emissions
- 10172464Feb 1, 2020This is a Service Journal: Coolant Filling Equipment Tool
- 10169030Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10169029Oct 16, 2019VOLVO CAR SERVICE AND PARTS BUSINESS Technical Journal TITLE : Drive - E : Low oil level message in Driver Information Module ( DIM ) REF NO : ISSUING DEPARTMENT : CAR MARKET…
- 10169027Oct 16, 2019This is a Technical Journal: A whining or rattling sound may appear when revving up the engine. ( see attached sample files ). The sound may come from the balance shaft which is…
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10156257Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10155177Jan 25, 2019Volvo has determined that certain vehicles equipped with a model year (?MY?) 2015 MP8 engine may be equipped with an aftertreatment hydrocarbon injector system, (AHI), that may…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 7% |
| 2015 | 3 | 5% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 20% |
| 2007 | 1 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 10% |
| 2005 | 7 | 16% |
| 2004 | 63 | 32% |
| 2003 | 16 | 13% |
| 2002 | 12 | 6% |
| 2001 | 18 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volvo S60
23 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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