2015 Volvo XC60

Reliability, what owners report, and what it costs to keep.

71/100

Worth a look

AVOIR's read: a solid ownership case with specific caveats below.

What owners actually report

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo XC60, and it carries 1 recall. These are owner allegations rather than confirmed defects, but the pattern of what people complain about is the most useful signal a used buyer has.

Complaints by area, from NHTSA records for this model-year
Area	Complaints	Share
Unknown or other	8	17%
Electrical system	7	15%
Engine	5	11%
Seat belts	2	4%
Steering	1	2%
Vehicle speed control	1	2%
Power train	1	2%
Engine	1	2%
Equipment	1	2%
Chest clip	1	2%

In owners' own words

Verbatim from NHTSA complaint records, trimmed for length.

The vehicle's Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safety network experienced a total electrical blackout, resulting in complete airbag non-deployment during a severe unibody-deforming hit-and-run collision. The vehicle w
NHTSA complaint: Steering

Engine blew up while my daughter was driving due to excessive oil consumption. Issue known by Volvo but we bought the car in 2023 and the 8year warranty recall was just about to expire and we knew nothing about it. Very
NHTSA complaint: Engine

Component/System that failed: The engine (T5 Drive-E) experienced sudden loss of propulsion and entered reduced engine performance mode. The vehicle is currently available for inspection and was towed to an authorized Vo
NHTSA complaint: Vehicle speed control

The vehicle shakes and engine abruptly shuts off even after a new tune up
NHTSA complaint: Power train

02/15/2025 I received a letter for oil consumption recall that was dated on 02/03/2023. Appointment was made same day I received the letter on 02/15/2023 and appointment couldnt be set sooner then 02/23/2023 which is the
NHTSA complaint: Engine

The contact owned a 2015 Volvo XC60. The contact stated that while driving on a main road at 25 MPH, when a message was displayed on the instrument panel that stated "Engine Performance Degraded" and the vehicle experien
NHTSA complaint: Equipment

My engine always continues to break down even after changing engine twice.
NHTSA complaint: Engine

Chest clip is magnetized to assist with closing the clip - my clip does not stay latched shut, pops open at a slight push. I have another one of these seats, manufactured at a later date, and the chest clip needs the but
NHTSA complaint: Chest clip

Recalls on record

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2015 Volvo XC60. Recalls are free to have fixed at a franchised dealer regardless of who owns the car now, but only if they were never done, so check the VIN of the specific car rather than trusting the model.

Seat belts:front 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

Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: 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.

The seven scores

Reliability raw	79	good
Longevity est.	78	good
Maintenance	71	good
Depreciation	56	average
Performance	66	good
Efficiency	38	below average
Safety	93	excellent

How it compares in its class

Percentile ranks against other SUVs in the catalog.

Reliability: better than 60% of SUVs
Longevity: better than 72% of SUVs
Running costs: better than 48% of SUVs
Value retention: better than 32% of SUVs

Which of these numbers are measured

What stands behind each score for this car:

Reliability 79: from NHTSA recalls and complaints. This one is a raw count: we do not have a sales figure for this model, so a high-volume car looks worse here than it should.
Longevity 78: an estimate from powertrain and brand record. No 200,000-mile population exists for a 2015 car yet, so this is a prior, not evidence.
Maintenance 71: repair-cost data where we have it for this model, otherwise a mechanical-complexity estimate from engine size, cylinder count and drivetrain.
Safety 93: NHTSA crash testing blended with IIHS awards.

Common questions

What goes wrong with the 2015 Volvo XC60?

Owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA for this model-year, and unknown or other is the most reported area with 8 of them (17%). There is 1 recall on record. Check any specific car against its VIN before buying.

Is the 2015 Volvo XC60 reliable?

AVOIR scores its reliability 79/100 (good) from NHTSA recall campaigns and complaint density. That figure is a raw complaint count, not yet adjusted for sales volume, so a high-volume model scores worse than it deserves.

How long will a 2015 Volvo XC60 last?

AVOIR scores its longevity 78/100, but that figure is an estimate built from the powertrain and the brand's record, not a measurement. A 2015 car has no 200,000-mile population to observe yet, so treat it as a prior rather than evidence.

Should I buy a 2015 Volvo XC60?

AVOIR's read: worth a look, because a solid ownership case with specific caveats below. Its overall ownership score is 71/100. Condition, mileage and service history still matter more than any score, so get a pre-purchase inspection on the specific car.

Sources: NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fuel economy, IIHS awards, and live market listings. A score describes a model-year, not the individual car in front of you. Get a pre-purchase inspection.