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2015 Volvo XC60: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Volvo XC60, most recently filed June 2020. Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Volvo XC60. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 20V378000 Filed Jun 30, 2020

Seat Belts May Not Restrain Occupant

Seat belts · front
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury 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.
75.5% repairedof 308,260 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (47)

47 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine is mentioned most often.

3involved a crash
2involved a fire
4injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Volvo XC60, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 47.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2015 compares with other XC60 years

Best and worst XC60 years →
2011201220132014201520162017201820192020
This year (2015)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 17.6%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2015 Volvo XC60 suv fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 27 mpg combined

27
mpg combined
24
city
31
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,500
CO₂ tailpipe
336 g/mi
EPA class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle

What it costs you to run

$2,419per year
$202per month
556gallons a year

Miles ÷ 27 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2015 Volvo XC60 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive24 / 31 / 27$2,500336
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25$3,300358
2.5 L 5-cyl · 6-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,200420
3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20$3,350434
3.2 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 20$3,350429

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2015 Volvo XC60 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo XC60 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 20V378000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2015 Volvo XC60 problems?

Owners filed 47 complaints with NHTSA. Engine (12), Unknown or other (12), Electrical system (11) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2015 Volvo XC60 get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 24 city, 31 highway and 27 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2015 Volvo XC60 get?

NHTSA rated the 2015 Volvo XC60 suv fwd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (17.6% rollover risk).

How does the 2015 XC60 compare with other years?

Among the 2011–2020 Volvo XC60 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (16) and the 2013 the most (66). The 2015 drew 47. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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