Does the 2015 Volvo S60 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volvo S60, the most recent reported on June 30, 2020 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo S60?

Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (23 complaints), followed by unknown or other (11).

How many 2015 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 59 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2015 Volvo S60 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 59 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Volvo S60.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2015 Volvo S60 recalls

Seat belts: front

NHTSA campaign 20V378000 · reported June 30, 2020 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 308,260 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The 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. Volvo's number for this recall is R10029.

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch

NHTSA campaign 19V849000 · reported November 26, 2019 · Volvo Car USA LLC · 144,937 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Volvo Car of USA LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2011-2017 S60, S60I, V60, S60CC and V60CC vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
The risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix: Volvo will notify owners, and dealers will replace all four door latches, free of charge. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Volvo customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo's number for this recall is R89978.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine23
Unknown or other11
Electrical system9
Power train5
Fuel/propulsion system4
Service brakes4
Air bags3
Engine and engine cooling3
Forward collision avoidance3
Structure3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 25, 2026 · Air bags
Vehicle temperature started to overheat, pulled the car off the road and saw water vapor coming from the engine area and turned the car off. All airbags then deployed.

Sep 17, 2026 · Engine · 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle hesitated while starting. Upon starting, the vehicle shuddered, vibrated, lost power, and entered Limp mode. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was…

May 27, 2026 · Electrical system · 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power. No warning lights illuminated. The contact was a certified mechanic. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the outside temperature was too hot or too cold. The dealer was…

Apr 27, 2026 · Engine · fire reported
On 4/6/2026 At about 2:30 p.m. my son […] stated that he started the car and was in the process of driving out of the parking lot when he saw smoke coming thru the vents in the car. My son […] stated that he got out the car and opened the hood and the car was on fire. […] stated that he called the fire department and…

Dec 10, 2025 · Engine and engine cooling · 90,900 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle had consumed 3 quarts of oil after driving 2,100 miles. Additionally, the contact stated that the low oil pressure warning light only illuminated after the vehicle had…

S60 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2012	8	121	8	0
2013	4	87	5	1
2014	3	25	1	0
2015	2	59	3	2
2016	4	27	1	0
2017	5	17	2	0
2018	1	4	0	0

Across all years, the 2001 S60 has the most complaints (223). All Volvo S60 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Volvo S60 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volvo S60, the most recent reported on June 30, 2020 (Seat belts: front). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Volvo S60?: Owners have filed 59 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (23 complaints), followed by unknown or other (11).
How many 2015 Volvo S60 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 59 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.