The 2015 Volvo XC60 has 45 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system. Owners most often flag high long-term maintenance and repair costs — very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for ac evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. frequency: very frequent.
Safety record for the 2015 model year
45
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).
Where owners report problems
engine
11
electrical system
11
fuel/propulsion system
4
electronic stability control (esc)
3
wheels
3
Recalls affecting the 2015 XC60
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Campaign 20V378000
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 Count…
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. The vehicle is consistently praised for its premium interior feel, comfortable ride, strong safety reputation, and attractive design, with specific engines like the T5 and T6 noted for smoothness and adequate p
High long-term maintenance and repair costs — very frequent mention of expensive repairs (e.g., $1,300 for brake hoses, $4,000+ for AC evaporator, $5,000+ for supercharger clutch), with parts and dealership labor cited as exorbitant. Frequency: very frequent.
AAOS (Android Automotive) infotainment system problems — bugs, sluggish performance, system freezes, failed over-the-air updates, apps stopping working, issues that disable connected features like climate control. Frequency: very frequent.
Reliability concerns with complex powertrains (B6, T8 PHEV) — supercharger clutch failure predicted between 90,000-120,000 miles; electrical gremlins; high-voltage heater (HVH) failure in PHEVs; expensive hybrid system components (e.g., onboard charger). Frequency: recurrent.
12V battery issues — batteries failing prematurely or not holding sufficient charge, preventing software updates and causing connectivity problems. Frequency: recurrent.
Rear seat space limitations — noted as cramped with child seats installed, restricting front passenger legroom. Frequency: isolated.
Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60.
Typical used price
Used XC60 listings typically run $21,060–$41,990 across 2013 to 2026 model years.