2015 Volvo XC60 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 9%of 47 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2015 Volvo XC60, 9% of the 47 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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“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 2021-09“In approximately 2016 we noticed a strong smell of gasoline around our new car. There was a puddle of gasoline under the car in our garage. We had the car towed to the Volvo dealership and they replaced some fuel-line components under the hood. Two days ago we started to notice a strong smell of gasoline in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. I lifted the hood and and removed the engine cover. I noticed the fuel sensor on top of the engine had fuel on it. I went to the Volvo dealer and they would not sell me a new sensor, they no longer sold just the sensor. …”
NHTSA complaint #11470184, filed 2022-06Related service bulletins
- 10161783May 25, 2019Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD (Volvo) on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has voluntarily decided to extend warranty coverage on certain model year 2015 ? 2016 S60…
- 10146421Jul 13, 2018This is a Technical Journal: Replacement of (LPS)Low Pressure Sensor and fuel line P3. *If the car is equipped with a Cooper LPS P/N 31478293/31405791,replace it with a new…
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 6% |
| 2024 | 2 | 8% |
| 2023 | 6 | 11% |
| 2022 | 5 | 7% |
| 2021 | 6 | 12% |
| 2020 | 1 | 5% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2017 | 3 | 19% |
| 2016 | 1 | 3% |
| 2015 | 4 | 9% |
| 2014 | 3 | 19% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2015 Volvo XC60
13 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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