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Volvo V60Model year report

2015 Volvo V60 Problems

Complaints
21filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,550miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
29 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 25 city / 36 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Volvo V60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2015 Volvo V60. The part named most often is engine, with 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 60% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,550 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 329 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electronic stability control complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Engine: “The car, 2015 Volvo V60, began shutting off its motor when I came to a stop or when I put it in park and a few times when I came to a hard stop. This would require my putting the car in park, if not already, pressing the break pedal and pushing the start button. During these times, the steering wheel would lock up as it should if a driver purposely turned their car off. The symptom would happen intermittently. I left my car for a week with the local Volvo dealer hoping this sporadic problem would be successfully diagnosed. A service department tech drove my car for the week. …”

NHTSA complaint #10810179, filed 2015-12, 10,800 miles

Electronic stability control: “Volvo clearly rates the V60 for towing. However Volvo does not sell their towing hitch and electronics modifications in the united states. This is concerning as their hitches on all other cars interact with the vehicle stability control systems to alter its behavior when towing. Further their european hitch does not end up under the rear bumper energy absorption structure like all of the after market ones available (limiting the effectiveness of the energy absorption ability in a rear impact. …”

NHTSA complaint #10898699, filed 2016-08, 20,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “I am a single mom with an autistic son, and two other children. I used to work for mitchell Volvo in simsbury, ct and just purchased my 2015.5 Volvo V60 in december and only have 10k miles on it. I drive, literally, three miles per day, except for my first incident: in early july 2016, I drove to rochester, ny for a funeral for my uncle. Upon pulling out into rt 495, I hit the gas, and nothing. I had my autistic son and 87 year old father in the car, I panicked as cars were coming, and car wasn't moving, I slammed on the gas, and the car banged into gear and went. …”

NHTSA complaint #10898918, filed 2016-08, 8,500 miles

Air bags: “Vehicle had been function properly upon departing suffolk county community college selden ny. Driver made several turns and braked multiple times. At or about the time of the accident driver noticed a burning odor. Driver attempted to brake. Brakes did not function, driver pumped brakes and they had no effect. Diver downshifted that caused the vehicle to moderately slow. Driver impacted vehicle immediately in front of her at approximately 20 m.p.h. In addition to brakes not functioning air bag did not deploy indicating a more systemic/catastrophic mechanical failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10955431, filed 2017-02, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

60% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 65,000 miles.

10%0–1030%10–2520%25–5040%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,550 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2015201742019202120232025
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Volvo V60 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
V60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic202823$2,900
V60 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,050
V60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic253629$2,300
V60 PoleStar AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182721$3,200

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2015 Volvo V60 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 329 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 329 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo V60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20245—35——Too new
202081,6504527—Not enough data
2016145,0004—29—Not enough data
20152140,5502—29—Rising

All Volvo V60 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Volvo V60 have?

NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints for the 2015 Volvo V60 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Volvo V60 is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 11 complaints (52% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 2.

Has the 2015 Volvo V60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Volvo V60 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Volvo V60 (V60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 29 mpg combined, 25 city and 36 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,300 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Volvo V60 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,550 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 65,000 miles; 60% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.