2015 Volvo XC60 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 26%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Volvo XC60, 26% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“Pulling up to a traffic light at about two miles per hour, the engine cut out (as it normally does for start/stop). However, when engine cut, all power systems turned off. The screens went black and no buttons were responsive - the ignition button did not restart the car and the hazard lights would not activate. Power locks did not work. Three minutes later, the car screens turned back on and the engine restarted. I do not recall pushing the start button before it did this, so perhaps the button message was queued and waiting when power returned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11352136, filed 2020-08, 93,000 miles“Engine blew up while my daughter was driving due to excessive oil consumption. Issue known by Volvo but we bought the car in 2023 and the 8year warranty recall was just about to expire and we knew nothing about it. Very dangerous”
NHTSA complaint #11751199, filed 2026-07“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“On 9/8/2021, Niello Volvo Sacramento service replaced my fuel pressure sensor and fuel line. On 9/15/2021, my engine caught fire and the car was deemed a total loss by insurance company. …”
NHTSA complaint #11433750, filed 2021-09Related service bulletins
- 11032678Apr 23, 2026This is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform the test. Follow service procedure Description and Service sections updated to clarify…
- 10172470Feb 12, 2020This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
- 10171688Jan 28, 2020This is a Technical Journal: 4 Cylinder VEP engine: Castrol Edge Professional V 0W-20 Synthetic oil.
- 10161744May 1, 2019This is a Technical Journal: High oil consumption. Engine 61
- 10157864Feb 9, 2019This is a Technical Journal: Oil in cooling system. New cleaning method developed.
- 10146443Nov 22, 2017VOLVO 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…
- 10146106Nov 7, 2017Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60, S80, XC70 & 2016 XC90…
- 10146105Nov 7, 2017This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60…
- 10146104Nov 4, 2017This is a quality bulletin. Volvo Car USA LLC on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Service Action S29842 on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 XC60, S60, V60…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 | 6 | 8% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 2 | 9% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 2 | 13% |
| 2016 | 15 | 39% |
| 2015 | 12 | 26% |
| 2014 | 4 | 25% |
| 2013 | 3 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volvo XC60
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Volvo XC60
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology