2015 Volvo XC60 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo XC60. The most-reported areas: Engine (12), Unknown Or Other (12), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 47 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 12 | 26% |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 23% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 6% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 6% |
| Wheels | 3 | 6% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% |
| Equipment | 2 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo XC60 SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Volvo XC60 SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,air Bags,structure - filed 2026-08-06
The vehicle's Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safety network experienced a total electrical blackout, resulting in complete airbag non-deployment during a severe unibody-deforming hit-and-run collision. The vehicle was stationary when a high-speed car rammed the passenger side and front profile. Kinetic forces spli...
Engine - filed 2026-07-17
Engine blew up while my daughter was driving due to excessive oil consumption. Issue known by Volvo but we bought the car in 2023 and the 8year warranty recall was just about to expire and we knew nothing about it. Very dangerous
Vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-01-05
Component/System that failed: The engine (T5 Drive-E) experienced sudden loss of propulsion and entered reduced engine performance mode. The vehicle is currently available for inspection and was towed to an authorized Volvo dealer following the incident. How safety was put at risk: On July 3, 2025, while driving appro...
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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.