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2015 Volvo S60 Engine Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
39%of 59 total for the year
Median mileage
65,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Volvo S60, 39% of the 59 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My car was excessively burning oil. It required multiple oil changes and I wasn't notified of the low oil until the oil was nearly empty. Volvo performed tests to confirm I had an oil consumption issue that cost over $500. The initial repair was to replace the piston rings. Now they've told me the pistons are scored from the lack of oil/consumption and I require a new engine. The lack of notifications of low oil and the damage to my engine pose a safety risk. I know this issue is occurring across a wide range of volvos.”

NHTSA complaint #11398063, filed 2021-02, 80,000 miles

“My S60 2015.5 abruptly cut off when at a standstill stationary in traffic and on the highway traffic the warning system sound came on, as if close to an object, then the screen flashed on then off one time. Within minutes of a complete stop, the car cuts off completely. The screen displayed turn on engine. My car had to be placed in park before the engine would start. This had occurred at least three times in 2019. I was wondering if anyone had this experience. The issue was unable to be dupicated and no fault code.”

NHTSA complaint #11375957, filed 2020-11, 54,000 miles

“While driving, computer screens all went black and engine shut down. If it had happened 1 mile prior, would have been going 50-55 on a curvy two lane road and would have resulted in serious injury or death. Towed to dealer awaiting results.”

NHTSA complaint #11301338, filed 2020-01, 115,000 miles

“The engine compartment was destroyed by a fire. The car was parked and unoccupied when a doorman noticed the problem and called the fire department. Sffd extinguished the fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11219476, filed 2019-06, 50,000 miles

“By default, the auto stop/start function is engaged every time you start the 2015.5 vovo S60. The car has about 1,800 miles and was picked up at the end of august, 2015, leased as new. My wife was stopped at a traffic light, on a relatively flat road. The car turned off the engine using the auto-stop/start. When she took her foot off the brake and put it on the accelerator, the car turned off completely. The dash turned off. She had to put on her hazard warning lights, put the car into park and press the stop/start button to start the car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10789878, filed 2015-11, 1,800 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202415%
2022213%
2021113%
202018%
201914%
201716%
20161037%
20152339%
20141248%
20133641%
20126150%
2008220%
2007210%
2006619%
200537%
20042211%
200354%
200253%
200121%

Other parts of the 2015 Volvo S60

Other or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsBrakes
5 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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