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Complaints only. Too few sold to score: 16,993 in the U.S. in 2015 (sales source), under the 20,000 a fair per-car score needs. Owners filed 15 complaints in its first 3 years.
15 owner complaints, first 3 years 21–29 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
What breaks most on the 2015 Volvo S60
- Oil consumption9 complaints
Specific parts named in the 60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Volvo S60 (all dates). Miles = the odometer owners typed in (middle half); cost = the repair bills owners wrote in those same complaints, in U.S. dollars. Owners' reports, not confirmed defects.
When problems show up
Only 15 complaints listed a mileage: too few to say when problems show up.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recalls 20V378000 (seat belts) and 19V849000 (latches/locks/linkages) done? Ask for the dealer printout, or check the VIN.
- Do all the lights, screens and power features work? Has the battery, alternator or any wiring been replaced?
- Any oil burning, leaks or check-engine lights? Ask for oil-change records.
- Any rust or damage underneath, or doors and hatches that don't close right?
- Volvo sent dealers 338 repair notes for this car. Was this one done: “On some vehicles, in the central electronic module (cem), is a software deviation, affecting…”?
From this year's own recalls, top problems, top repair bills and Volvo's repair notes. Recall repairs are free at any dealer.
How serious. Out of all 15 owner complaints filed so far (every year since it was sold, not just the first 3), owners reported:
“Average car” = what the same number of complaints would include at the rate across every model year we track. Owners report these themselves; NHTSA doesn't confirm the cause.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
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When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 12K to 37K miles (19K to 60K km) on the car (15 of all 15 complaints filed so far listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Problems Volvo told dealers about
Volvo sent dealers 338 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- On some vehicles, in the central electronic module (cem), is a software deviation, affecting…
- One of adaption references values, during autocalibration, decreased in dem due to low current…
- Drive-E: Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM) Lubrication and oil…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 2
- Seat belts · recall issued 2020
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.
- Latches/locks/linkages · recall issued 2019
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 dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo S60 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Volvo S60 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,050–$2,850 (USD) a year in fuel (EPA estimate at U.S. prices, 15,000 miles or 24,000 km a year). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
Every Volvo S60 year. 2015 is highlighted. Lower is better.
Newest year first. Red = worse than average, gray = about average, too new (2023+: a partial score, marked “partial”) or too few complaints to score.
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Is the 2015 Volvo S60 reliable?
We can't score it: only 16,993 were sold in the U.S. in 2015 (calendar-year sales), under the 20,000 we need for a fair per-car score. Owners filed 15 complaints with NHTSA in its first 3 years.
What are the most common 2015 Volvo S60 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (27%), engine (13%) and body structure (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo S60 have?
2 safety recalls (latest: seat belts). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Volvo S60 get?
21 to 29 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Volvo S60 safe?
NHTSA gave it 5 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
Does the 2015 Volvo S60 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Volvo S60 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,050 to $2,850 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Volvo S60 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl.
What Volvo S60 year is better than the 2015?
Nearby, the 2014 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a third as many complaints as the average car).
The Lemon Index counts owner complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model years (100 = average, lower is better). It measures complaints, not crash safety. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works