2015 Volvo V60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V60 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo V60. That is the most of any V60 model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is engine (11 complaints, 52%), typically at around 33,100 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 Volvo V60 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 11 | 52% | 33,100 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 10% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 10% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | 70,377 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Volvo V60 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Seat belts:front
Problem: Volvo Cars of N.A., LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2008-2016 V70 and XC70, 2007-2016 S80, 2011-2018 S60 and V60, 2016-2018 S60 Cross Country, 2014-2020 S60L, 2009-2015 S80L, 2009-2016 XC60 and 2015-2018 V60 Cross Country vehicles. The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time, causing the seat belt to not secure the occupant in the event of a crash.
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable for both front seats. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring the addition of about one quart every few hundred miles. There are no visible external leaks, and the issue appears to be due to internal engine components such as piston rings allowing oil into the combustion chamber. This poses a risk of…
Engine oil consumption issue. It was a known issue. Completed the recommended repair of the piston and rings. Have had constant issues since the repair. Looking for reimbursement for the repair. My engine fell under the guidelines to have the repair covered.
Volvo cars from 2014-2016 has oil consumption due to the bad piston rings design and the manufacturer donât want to issue a recall for this problem, itâs a serious problem with these models
My Volvo has a known by Volvo defect of consuming too much oil resulting in me needing to top off oil roughly every 6 weeks. Volvo will not cover the repairs in full, I believe this is a safety issue as it could result in a catastrophic failure.
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 2 quarts of oil for every 1,200 miles driven. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an…
Other Volvo V60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 V60 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 V60 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 V60 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 V60 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 V60 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 V60 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 V60 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 V60 | 3 | 6 |
| 2016 V60 | 14 | 4 |
| 2015 | 21 | 2 |
| 2014 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 V60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 V60 | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo V60?
Owners most often report engine, electronic stability control (esc), power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Volvo V60?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 Volvo V60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V60 model years, the 2015 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.