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Volvo XC60Model year report

2015 Volvo XC60 Problems

Compared with other Volvo XC60 years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

20/100 0.5× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
47filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
26,680miles, 29 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
27 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 24 city / 31 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2015 Volvo XC60 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2015 Volvo XC60. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by engine (12) and electrical system (11). 29 of the complaints include a mileage, and 72% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,680 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 a fire, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 334 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 20 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 25 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 10 Volvo XC60 model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 20 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

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: Seat belts (2), Steering (2), Body and structure (2), Suspension (2), Transmission and drivetrain (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Engine cooling (1), Lane departure (1).

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Passenger side blis works intermittently, drivers side works flawlessly. Returned to dealer multiple times, unable to effect repair. Have appealed to Volvo, waiting communication. Dealer states I should not expect the passenger side blis to work the same as the drivers side. I should be more aware, and not expect the passenger side blis to work consistently, that would be unreasonable.”

NHTSA complaint #11029964, filed 2017-09, 12,000 miles

Engine: “Since purchased, engine dies, does not respond to throttle. Taken to dealer several times, escalated to Volvo. No codes, no trouble found. On tuesday vehicle stranded in intersection, no power. My wife desperately pumped the accelerator with no reaction until at last the engine came to life, allowing her to clear the intersection. This was a near miss accident. This is the third near miss. Volvo factory technician declared no failure on the basis of a test drive, and no codes.”

NHTSA complaint #11063405, filed 2018-01, 14,000 miles

Electrical system: “The remote keyless drive system does not work as described by Volvo and mine has, very much, become a safety issue as well as many other Volvo owners. Nothing on my key fob works unless you are within 12 inches of the car.imam 100% disabled with multiple sclerosis and my wife has terminal brain cancer. When we drive to appointments etc, due to my short term memory issues, I can't remember exactly where I parked my car. Also, the panic button doesn'nt work for the above reasons. …”

NHTSA complaint #11191980, filed 2019-03, 84,000 miles

Fuel system: “02/15/2025 I received a letter for oil consumption recall that was dated on 02/03/2023. Appointment was made same day I received the letter on 02/15/2023 and appointment couldnt be set sooner then 02/23/2023 which is the date the Oil consumption was done at Volvo of Bellevue. They changed the oil and sealed it and had me drive it 1000 miles, they said I didn't have an oil consumption problem and I disagreed because I told them I have to put in oil all the time. They said it has exceeded the 8yr or 100K miles of the extended warranty of the vehicle which ever comes first. …”

NHTSA complaint #11676798, filed 2025-07

Mileage when problems were reported

72% of the 29 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,666 and 52,000 miles.

31%0–1017%10–2524%25–507%50–7510%75–10010%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (29 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 26,680 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2016720182020202220242026
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.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Volvo XC60. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
XC60 · SUV AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.6% risk
XC60 · SUV FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 17.6% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2015 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2014: same overall rating; 2016: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2015 Volvo XC60 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
XC60 AWD2.5L 5-cyl6-speed automatic182521$3,200
XC60 AWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172420$3,350
XC60 AWD3.2L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182520$3,350
XC60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic243127$2,500
XC60 FWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223025$3,300

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 XC60 → · 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. 334 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 334 bulletins →

Other model years of the Volvo XC60

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20253619,0003528Too new to compareToo new
2024249,3242528—Too new
202354400552685 · MoreToo new
20227527,000652697 · MoreStable
20214918,000552577 · MoreStable
20202211,8506524—Stable
20193710,8008—2450 · TypicalRising
20183615,6355—2451 · TypicalStable
20171619,8004526—Stable
20163844,00035263 · FewerRising
20154726,680152720 · FewerStable
2014166,8442521—Falling
20136660,00035210 · FewerFalling
20124660,58735214 · FewerFalling
20113649,963452120 · FewerFalling
20105669,8137—2153 · TypicalStable

All Volvo XC60 model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA recorded 47 consumer complaints for the 2015 Volvo XC60 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Volvo XC60 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 13 complaints (28% of the total), followed by engine with 12.

Has the 2015 Volvo XC60 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2015 Volvo XC60 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2015 Volvo XC60 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2015 Volvo XC60 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 Volvo XC60 (XC60 FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 27 mpg combined, 24 city and 31 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,500 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2015 Volvo XC60 reported?

Among the 29 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,680 miles and the middle half falls between 6,666 and 52,000 miles; 72% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. 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.