2015 Volvo V60 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo V60 over 12 years — 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most V60 years here — over the median of the other years, which is 0. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Front and Latch.

Complaints

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (11 of 21), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (2) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2016

The 2016 V60 has 14 complaints, 3 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Volvo V60. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (2)

Recall seat belts, front 2020-06-30 · NHTSA campaign 20V378000

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.

Remedy 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.

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2019-11-26 · NHTSA campaign 19V849000

Summary Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. 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.

Remedy Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

Complaints by component (21 total)

Engine

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Powertrain

Air bags

Latches, locks, and linkages

Seat belts

Service brakes

Speed control

Steering

Structure

Suspension

Visibility

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring the addition of about one quart every few hundred miles. There are no visible external leaks, and the issue appears to be due to internal engine components such…"
Engine · filed 2025-10-27
"Engine oil consumption issue. It was a known issue. Completed the recommended repair of the piston and rings. Have had constant issues since the repair. Looking for reimbursement for the repair. My engine fell under the…"
Engine · filed 2025-09-16
"Volvo cars from 2014-2016 has oil consumption due to the bad piston rings design and the manufacturer don’t want to issue a recall for this problem, it’s a serious problem with these models"
Engine · filed 2024-11-07
"My Volvo has a known by Volvo defect of consuming too much oil resulting in me needing to top off oil roughly every 6 weeks. Volvo will not cover the repairs in full, I believe this is a safety issue as it could result…"
Engine · filed 2024-07-12
"The contact owns a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 2 quarts of oil for every 1,200 miles driven. There…"
Engine · filed 2023-09-18

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2015 Volvo V60 CC SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2015 Volvo V60 CC SW FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2015 Volvo V60 SW AWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated
2015 Volvo V60 SW FWD	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated	Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
V60 all-wheel drive	2.5L, 5-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	28	23 MPG	$2800
V60 all-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	28	22 MPG	$2950
V60 CC all-wheel drive	2.5L, 5-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	20	28	23 MPG	$2800
V60 CC front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	24	31	27 MPG	$2400
V60 front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (8-speed)	Front-wheel drive	25	36	29 MPG	$2250
V60 PoleStar all-wheel drive	3L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	27	21 MPG	$3100

Specs and fitment

First generation wagon, 2015–2018

Body styles Wagon

Oil 0W-20 (2.0L) , 5.9 qt capacity

Tire size 215/50R17, 235/40R18–235/50R18, 235/45R17–235/45R19 (trim-dependent) front / 215/50R17, 235/40R18–235/50R18, 235/45R17–235/45R19 (trim-dependent; staggered on some packages) rear

Known issues for this generation

Recall 19V849000 covers certain 2011-2017 V60, S60, S60I, S60CC, and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making doors difficult to latch or leading an occupant to believe a door is closed when it is not. Recall 20V378000 covers certain 2011-2018 V60 and S60 vehicles (among other Volvo models). The flexible steel cable that connects the seat belt to the front outboard seating positions may fatigue over time so the belt does not secure the occupant in a crash.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volvo V60 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2015 Volvo V60?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (11 of 21), then Electronic stability control (ESC) (2) and Powertrain (2). Those filings include 2 that report a crash and 2 that report an injury.

Is the 2015 Volvo V60 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 V60 has 14 complaints, 3 per year. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Volvo V60 been recalled?

The 2015 Volvo V60 has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Volvo V60?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2015 Volvo V60 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Volvo V60 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Volvo V60 is 24.2 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What engine oil does a US Volvo V60 use?

0W-20 (2.0L) With filter, about 5.9 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo V60?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/40R19, 235/45R18 (trim-dependent) and rear 235/40R19, 235/45R18 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo V60?

Recall 20V144000 covers certain 2019-2020 V60 and V60 Cross Country vehicles (among other Volvo models). Due to a software/hardware incompatibility, the Automatic Emergency Brake system may not detect obstacles and engage as intended. Recall 21V414000 covers certain 2019-2020 V60 and V60CC vehicles where the low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail, which can cause a stall. Recall 25V179000 covers certain 2020-2022 V60 plug-in hybrid vehicles (among other Volvo PHEVs): the high-voltage battery may short within a module when fully charged and parked, increasing fire…