2015 Volvo S60 problems and complaints

Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo S60. The most-reported areas: Engine (23), Unknown Or Other (11), Electrical System (9).

Key takeaways

  • 58 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine2340%
Unknown Or Other1119%
Electrical System916%
Power Train59%
Service Brakes59%
Fuel/Propulsion System47%
Engine And Engine Cooling35%
Forward Collision Avoidance35%
Structure35%
Wheels35%
Latches/Locks/Linkages23%
Vehicle Speed Control23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2015 Volvo S60 4 DR FWD5/55/55/55/5
2015 Volvo S60 4 DR AWD5/55/55/55/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine - filed 2026-09-17

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated while starting. Upon starting, the vehicle shuddered, vibrated, lost power, and entered Limp mode. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was res...

Electrical System - filed 2026-05-27

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. No warning lights illuminated. The contact was a certified mechanic. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the outside temperature was too hot or too cold. The dealer was m...

Engine - filed 2026-04-27

On 4/6/2026 At about 2:30 p.m. my son [XXX] stated that he started the car and was in the process of driving out of the parking lot when he saw smoke coming thru the vents in the car. My son [XXX] stated that he got out the car and opened the hood and the car was on fire. [XXX] stated that he called the fire departm...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.