KnownCarProblems2015 Volvo XC60 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo XC60, most often about the engine (28% of complaints). It is 6th of 16 XC60 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2015 Volvo XC60 problems
Engine
13 complaints · 28%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…
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…
Other or unspecified
12 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 6,500 miles.
Issue will definitely will fail to prevent many potential crashes: the horn on our 2015 Volvo XC60 has failed to work for me on 3 or more occasions when it was necessary to warn another vehicle of a potential collision (e.g., other car changing lanes without looking, other car backing out of a driveway without…
Second occurance.slowing for stop, vehicle stalled, message to push start button. If traffic had been heavy I would have been rear ended. Dealer said no faults in obdc, no faults in Volvo database.
Electrical
11 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles. Parts named most often: adas.
Vehicle lost all electrical power on the road. Then started again. Then stalled again. Car towed to Volvo dealer. Explanation from dealer : fault trace found cem with start odf electrical failure.also has old totalcan network software. They have replaced cem software. Upgrade cam network.
The 12v accessory plugs (aka the cigarette lighter) keeps randomly blowing fuses. I have tried different 12v to usb plugs and other accessory plugs but doesn't help. Tends to blow on startup. Dealership said they have had many complaints about this and thought was resolved in 2015 my. Apparently not as even putting…
Fuel system
4 complaints · 9%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…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 6%Vehicle was purchased from west county Volvo in st. Louis, missouri as a new car (first sale) on july 11, 2015. At the time of sale it was disclosed that the vehicle was used a dealer demonstration model with 7,327 miles on the vehicle and the vehicle had not been previously sold. It was disclosed that the dealer had…
When I purchased the vehicle, I had told sacramento nello Volvo that there was a issue with the handling of the car. I did not look at the rotors when I purchased the vehicle. I have been out of the country five times since the purchase of the car so, I have bearly driven the vehicle. I was fortunate that I was…
Stability control
3 complaints · 6%I have serious questions about how a small bump that scraped the front tire, but did not even scrape the exterior of the car could cause the entire rear end suspension and stabilization bar to have to be completely replaced. Are there structural problems with the Volvo xc60s that could cases this? The car wasn't…
I was driving and my vehicle completely shut down leaving me stranded in the middle of the road. I was not able to turn on the hazard lights. It appeared as if someone completed unplugged my car from the power outlet. Completely black screen on all electronics and if the door opened no lights came on. I have the…
Driver assistance
3 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking, warnings.
Vehicle has been taken to dealer many times over two years for intermittent failure of the passenger side blis. Will fail to indicate vehicle in blindspot in motion or stationary. Escalated to Volvo, their mechanic says working as designed, regardless of failures. Will escalate higher level. Drivers side blis works…
We have in at least 2 occasions experience the feature "city safety" on our Volvo XC60 2015 , braking to a stop while we are in traffic for no apparent reason. The company as well as the dealership claim this is how the feature is suppose to work . According to them the software has its limitations and these…
Air bags
3 complaints · 6%Driving in a parking lot ran head on into light pole with concrete bottom at less than 10mph. All airbags deployed and right wrist severely burned. Almost no damage to the bumper insurance claim proposed at 9400 to get fixed. ## VIN passed ## XC60 t5 2015 ##
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 XC60 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.
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 XC60
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo XC60?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (13 complaints); other or unspecified (12 complaints, typically around 6,500 miles); electrical (11 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?
- 1 recall 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 XC60?
- It is 6th of 16 XC60 model years by number of complaints, with 47 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.