2015 Volvo V60 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Volvo V60.

2
recalls
21
owner complaints
2
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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 V60 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.

What owners report

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

Oct 27, 2025 · Engine

The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil, requiring the addition of about one quart every few hundred miles. There are no visible external leaks, and the issue appears to be due to internal engine components such as piston rings allowing oil into the combustion chamber. This poses a risk of engine damage and…

Sep 16, 2025 · Engine

Engine oil consumption issue. It was a known issue. Completed the recommended repair of the piston and rings. Have had constant issues since the repair. Looking for reimbursement for the repair. My engine fell under the guidelines to have the repair covered.

Nov 7, 2024 · Engine

Volvo cars from 2014-2016 has oil consumption due to the bad piston rings design and the manufacturer don’t want to issue a recall for this problem, it’s a serious problem with these models

Jul 12, 2024 · Engine

My Volvo has a known by Volvo defect of consuming too much oil resulting in me needing to top off oil roughly every 6 weeks. Volvo will not cover the repairs in full, I believe this is a safety issue as it could result in a catastrophic failure.

Sep 18, 2023 · Engine · 65,000 miles

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo V60. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing an abnormal oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 2 quarts of oil for every 1,200 miles driven. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test…

V60 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2012 2000
2013 2000
2014 2000
2015 22120
2016 41400
2017 6300
2018 2100

All Volvo V60 years →

Questions

Does the 2015 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Volvo V60, 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 V60?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (11 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (2).
How many 2015 Volvo V60 complaints mention a crash or fire?
2 of 21 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 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 27, 2025.