2015 Volvo XC60

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2015 Volvo XC60: common problems and reliability

An average XC60 year.

47 owner complaints, most about engine. 1 recall.

Should I buy a 2015 XC60?

The 2015 Volvo XC60 has 47 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are engine and electrical system.

Safety record for the 2015 model year

47
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
3
Crash reports
2
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2015 Volvo XC60 vehicles (US, public record).

The Year Score compares this year with other XC60 years only. How we score it

Is 2015 a good year for the XC60?

Across the 17 XC60 model years we track, complaint volume runs from 16 (2017) to 370 (2022). With 47 complaints, the 2015 XC60 sits about the same as the model's median of 47.

These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.

Where owners report problems

engine
12
electrical system
11
fuel/propulsion system
4
air bags
3
electronic stability control (esc)
3

Recalls affecting the 2015 XC60

seat belts:front

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 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.

What owners say across generations

Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide.

Owner insights cover all generations of the XC60. See the full XC60 owner picture and every model year.

Typical used price

Used XC60 listings typically run $23,066–$33,416.

Other XC60 model years

Compare every XC60 year side by side to see how 2015 ranks against the rest.

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