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2015 Volvo XC70 reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Volvo XC70 holds 6 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most XC70 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Front.

2012 Volvo XC70
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Complaints

6

Per year

0

Recalls

1

Years on the road

12

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Powertrain (2).

Next to 2014 and 2016

The 2014 XC70 has 2 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. 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 XC70. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

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.

Complaints by component (6 total)

Engine
3
Fuel and propulsion system
2
Powertrain
2
Seat belts
1
Crash-flagged

0

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My engine oil light came on recently so I took my car to the auto service center to check. The auto repair staff performed and inspection and found excessive oil consumption stemming from a defect in the pistons, piston…"
    Engine · filed 2025-09-16
  • "I replaced a catalytic converter and 2 O2 sensors a few months ago. Check engine light came on. Oil was pooling into the catalytic converter from the engine. Technician checked pistons. Said there was unusual wear and…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2024-11-06
  • "My Volvo XC70 has had a sudden and significant increase in oil consumption. I believe this is due to the pistons which Volvo is now acknowledging. They refuse to issue a recall or to repair my very well maintained…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2023-02-20
  • "At age 6 years (53K mi.), the front passenger seatbelt clasp began to refuse to latch when the belt buckle was inserted. Using a jeweler's headset, I could not see any foreign object causing interference. To rule out a…"
    Seat belts · filed 2021-10-26
  • "Fuel gauge doesn’t show actual fuel level. When full, it shows 50% left, and gauge doesn’t start to move till half the tank is empty."
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2021-10-25

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2015 Volvo XC70 SW AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2015 Volvo XC70 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
XC70 all-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 24 20 MPG $3250
XC70 all-wheel drive 3.2L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
XC70 front-wheel drive 2L, 4-cyl Automatic (8-speed) Front-wheel drive 24 31 27 MPG $2400

Specs and fitment

Third generation (P3), 2012–2016
Body styles Wagon
Oil 0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent) , 7.2 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R17, 235/50R18, 235/45R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 20V-378 covers certain 2008-2016 XC70 vehicles (shared with other Volvo models): the front seat-belt anchor cable can fail, leaving an occupant less secured in a crash; dealers replace the cable for both front seats. Recall 12V-075 covers certain 2012 XC70 (and S60/XC60/S80) built May–October 2011 where the under-seat wire harness may not be secured, risking improper air-bag or belt pretensioner function; dealers inspect and secure the harness. Recall 13V-377 covers certain 2014 XC70 with keyless ignition where CEM software can affect headlamps or turn signals; dealers upgrade CEM software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2015 Volvo XC70 reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2015 Volvo XC70 holds 6 complaints after 12 years, a rate of 0 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most XC70 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Front.

What are common problems with a 2015 Volvo XC70?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (3 of 6), then Fuel and propulsion system (2) and Powertrain (2).

Is the 2015 Volvo XC70 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2014 XC70 has 2 complaints, 0 per year, and the 2016 has 7 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2014. The 2015 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016.

Has the 2015 Volvo XC70 been recalled?

The 2015 Volvo XC70 has 1 recall 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 XC70?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Volvo XC70 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2015 Volvo XC70 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Volvo XC70 is 22.7 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 XC70 use?

0W-30 or 5W-30 (engine-dependent) With filter, about 7.2 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.

What tire sizes fit a US Volvo XC70?

Published US specs commonly list front 235/55R17, 235/50R18, 235/45R19 (trim-dependent) and rear 235/55R17, 235/50R18, 235/45R19 (trim-dependent); confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.

What NHTSA recalls affect the US Volvo XC70?

Recall 20V-378 covers certain 2008-2016 XC70 vehicles (shared with other Volvo models): the front seat-belt anchor cable can fail, leaving an occupant less secured in a crash; dealers replace the cable for both front seats. Recall 12V-075 covers certain 2012 XC70 (and S60/XC60/S80) built May–October 2011 where the under-seat wire harness may not be secured, risking improper air-bag or belt pretensioner function; dealers inspect and secure the harness. Recall 13V-377 covers certain 2014 XC70 with keyless ignition where CEM software can affect headlamps or turn signals;…