KnownCarProblems2015 Volvo S60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo S60, most often about the engine (43% of complaints, typically around 78,000 miles). It is 7th of 24 S60 model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2015 Volvo S60 problems
Engine
25 complaints · 43%Half of these problems showed up before 78,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
My car was excessively burning oil. It required multiple oil changes and I wasn't notified of the low oil until the oil was nearly empty. Volvo performed tests to confirm I had an oil consumption issue that cost over $500. The initial repair was to replace the piston rings. Now they've told me the pistons are scored…
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a warning light and message stating to pull over. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called the…
Other or unspecified
11 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
My S60 2015.5 abruptly cut off when at a standstill "stationary" in traffic and on the highway traffic the warning system sound came on, as if close to an object, then the screen flashed on then off one time. Within minutes of a complete stop, the car cuts off completely. The screen displayed "turn on engine." my car…
I was in stop-and-go traffic on a level surface street. After I came to a stop, the stop-start system shut off the engine. When I let up on the brake slightly, the car started to roll forward, but the engine didn't start (it normally does this). When I let up lightly more and quickly used the accelerator, the engine…
Electrical
9 complaints · 16%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to subaru of melbourne (located at 4340 w new haven ave, west melbourne, fl 32904, ([phone]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed…
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the steering became extremely difficult to turn and several warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the "city safety" light was illuminated and drove over a manhole cover on the road and the vehicle stopped.…
Transmission
5 complaints · 9%By default, the auto stop/start function is engaged every time you start the 2015.5 vovo S60. The car has about 1,800 miles and was picked up at the end of august, 2015, leased as new. My wife was stopped at a traffic light, on a relatively flat road. The car turned off the engine using the auto-stop/start. When she…
Bought used Volvo only had 66,000 miles on it 1st shifter stuck in park, there apparently is a slot in behind shifter in the cubby to stick key in and manually unlock shifter, 2nd serious wabble at 50+ MPH was told by Volvo it was washer system needed in all wheel drive, the was not the issue needed drivers axel. Only…
Brakes
5 complaints · 9%Brakes failed to stop the car on three occassions. Brakes would slow the car down;however, the brake pedal was pushed all the way down and the car was still rolling. First two failures occurred consecutively. Had to shift the car into park first time; second time had to put the emergency brake on. Third occasion was…
This is an additional complaint regarding the same vehicle brake problem filed under NHTSA safety issue id 10979689. On 15 dec the same Volvo failed to stop at a red light on a city street in dry pavement conditions. The only way to stop the vehicle while traveling at approximately 35 MPH was by continuing to hold the…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 7%I was sold this car by Volvo of north miami on 4/11/18. I had to take the car for service on 4/13 due to other repairs they did not take care of under warranty to gunther Volvo , delray beach , florida. I was told I should have never been allowed to drive the car off the lot due to the condition of the tires that were…
Bought used Volvo only had 66,000 miles on it 1st shifter stuck in park, there apparently is a slot in behind shifter in the cubby to stick key in and manually unlock shifter, 2nd serious wabble at 50+ MPH was told by Volvo it was washer system needed in all wheel drive, the was not the issue needed drivers axel. Only…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 7%The low pressure fuel sensor on these vehicles is known by manufacturer to fail. This failure can cause hard start conditions, taking over 5 seconds at times to start the vehicle. The main danger of this comes from the fact this is a vehicle equipped with auto stop/start technology. I have experienced near misses due…
Body and structure
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
While driving on a highway at 65 MPH (the legal limit) at approximately 6:55 am on 2 july 2018, I was two or more car lengths behind the car ahead of me when the sun roof catastrophically shattered. No road debris was observed and the road was dry and not in a construction zone. With the sudden exploding sound, I…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Volvo S60 recalls
Seat belts: front
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Doors and locks: latch
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2015 Volvo S60
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo S60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (25 complaints, typically around 78,000 miles); other or unspecified (11 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); electrical (9 complaints, typically around 65,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo S60 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 30, 2020 (seat belts). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Volvo S60?
- It is 7th of 24 S60 model years by number of complaints, with 58 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.