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201420161st generation
20 owner complaints, first 3 years 20–27 mpg combined, EPA
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Lemon Index: 100 = the average car, lower is better.
When problems show up
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,000 and 31,000 miles (6,400–51,000 km) (the middle half of the 20 complaints, of all 20 filed so far, that listed a mileage).
- At 60K, 100K and 150K miles (97K, 161K and 241K km) Past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most.
This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not the odds that one car will have it.
Questions to ask the seller
- Were recall 20V378000 (seat belts) 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 clunks over bumps or uneven tire wear? Were struts, shocks or control arms replaced?
- Volvo sent dealers 334 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 20 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.
Check engine light on? Look up any code →
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 4K to 31K miles (6K to 51K km) on the car (20 of all 20 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.
Fixes owners look up most.
From 199 YouTube videos · 24.0M views · 2010–2017 Volvo XC60
Most-watched topics
- Gauges, lights & wiring566K views
2017 Volvo XC60 Maintenance Light ResetThe G Automotive And More · 287K views · 3 videos - Oil changes & service459K views
Volvo Maintenance Required Message Reset Quick! 2012 XC60 steps in description, easy!Forrest Blank · 137K views · 7 videos - Infotainment, battery & electrical439K views
2009 - 2015 Volvo XC60 Remote Key Fob Battery Change - How To Remove Replace XC 60 Key BatteriesPYR Automotive · 326K views · 4 videos - Heat, A/C & blend door222K views
How to Replace Cabin Air Filter 2016 Volvo XC60 | AQ1176CFilterheads · 114K views · 3 videos
Show 4 more
- Brakes & ABS121K views
Volvo XC60 (2008-2017) How to replace a brake light Bulb / GlobeJay B · 66K views · 2 videos - Steering & suspension121K views
Volvo XC60 Front Strut Replacement DIY (2010-2016 Volvo P3 XC60, T5, T6, R-Design)FCP Euro · 69K views · 2 videos - No-start: theft light, key & ignition50K views
2011 Volvo XC60 won't startBrunswickIndustrial · 50K views - Timing chain & engine46K views
GUIDE. 2012 Volvo XC60 DIY full service, including service message reset.Mike the mechanic · 26K views · 2 videos
Before you buy, watch
Volvo XC60 SUV 2014 review - CarbuyerCarbuyer · 1.0M views
Volvo XC60 SUV (2008-2013) review - CarBuyerCarbuyer · 690K views
🤞 🇸🇪 Used Volvo S60 XC60 XC70 Reliability | Most Common Problems Faults and Issues | 2008 - 2017 |MechAdventures · 295K viewsViews show how many people looked up each fix, not how often it breaks. Videos belong to their creators; we link to them. The 2015 is the same generation.
Costs are the middle (median) of the dollar amounts people say out loud in these videos, so one wild number can't swing it. They aren't verified bills or sales; real prices depend on year, miles, condition and where you live. Tap Hear it to jump to the moment.
Problems Volvo told dealers about
Volvo sent dealers 334 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…
- Drive-E: Low oil level message in Driver Information Module (DIM) Lubrication and oil…
- This is a technical journal : if a customer should complain of a volvo on call service…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Recalls 1
- 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.
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 XC60 SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volvo XC60 SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $2,200–$3,000 (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, 3.2L 6-cyl.
Every Volvo XC60 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. #1, #2… = that year's YouTube rank among the 11 Volvo XC60 years with enough videos (#1 = the year owners and reviewers talk about most positively). It is not a reliability rank.
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Is the 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew about three-quarters as many complaints as the average car filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 78; 100 is average, lower is better). The Volvo XC60 year with the fewest complaints per car sold is 2016.
What are the most common 2015 Volvo XC60 problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are electrical (20%), wheels (15%) and suspension (10%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?
1 safety recall (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 XC60 get?
20 to 27 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2015 Volvo XC60 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.
At what mileage do 2015 Volvo XC60 problems show up?
Most problems on this year showed up between 4,000 and 31,000 miles (6,400–51,000 km) (the middle half of the 20 complaints, of all 20 filed so far, that listed a mileage). At 60K, 100K and 150K miles, a 2015 is past the range where most problems showed up: it has likely had them or dodged them, so repair records matter most. This is when owners who had a problem reported it, not a prediction for one car.
Does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues aren't among its top 5 complaint areas.
How much does the 2015 Volvo XC60 cost in fuel a year?
About $2,200 to $3,000 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?
2.0L 4-cyl, 2.5L 5-cyl, 3.0L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl.
What Volvo XC60 year is better than the 2015?
Nearby, the 2016 drew fewer owner complaints per car sold (about a quarter 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