2015 Volvo S60 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
57 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
48,700 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 57 complaints (38.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 26.3% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 10.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 6 | 10.5% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 5.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 3.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 1.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 22 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
| Structure:Body | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
Engine: 22; Unknown Or Other: 11; Electrical System: 8; Power Train: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 4; Service Brakes: 4; Structure:Body: 3; Wheels: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (11). 20 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2015: 3; 2016: 3; 2017: 3; 2018: 6; 2019: 4; 2020: 9; 2021: 3; 2022: 4; 2023: 10; 2024: 8; 2025: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 6 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10721712 · 2015-05-27 (May 27, 2015)
I WAS IN STOP-AND-GO TRAFFIC ON A LEVEL SURFACE STREET. AFTER I CAME TO A STOP, THE STOP-START SYSTEM SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN I LET UP ON THE BRAKE SLIGHTLY, THE CAR STARTED TO ROLL FORWARD, BUT THE ENGINE DIDN'T START (IT NORMALLY DOES THIS). WHEN I LET UP LIGHTLY MORE AND QUICKLY USED THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE FELT LIKE IT STALLED. ONCE STALLED, THE DASHBOARD SCREEN READ "PRESS START." PRESSING START DIDN'T DO ANYTHING OR PROVIDE ANY FEEDBACK, AND SUCCESSIVE ATTEMPTS DIDN'T HELP. AFTER NOT HITTING ANYTHING FOR A ~MINUTE, I FINALLY GOT FEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10721712 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10789878 · 2015-11-12 (November 12, 2015)
BY DEFAULT, THE AUTO STOP/START FUNCTION IS ENGAGED EVERY TIME YOU START THE 2015.5 VOVO S60. THE CAR HAS ABOUT 1,800 MILES AND WAS PICKED UP AT THE END OF AUGUST, 2015, LEASED AS NEW. MY WIFE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ON A RELATIVELY FLAT ROAD. THE CAR TURNED OFF THE ENGINE USING THE AUTO-STOP/START. WHEN SHE TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND PUT IT ON THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR TURNED OFF COMPLETELY. THE DASH TURNED OFF. SHE HAD TO PUT ON HER HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS, PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND PRESS THE STOP/START BUTTON TO START THE CAR. S…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10789878 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11153995 · 2018-11-26 (November 26, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 VOLVO S60. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SUBARU OF MELBOURNE (LOCATED AT 4340 W NEW HAVEN AVE, WEST MELBOURNE, FL 32904, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STARTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,999.
Owner-reported narrative. 49,999 miles reported. Look up ODI 11153995 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11006619 · 2017-07-20 (July 20, 2017)
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GOES COMPLETELY BLANK FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS WHILE DRIVING WHICH RENDERS SPEED, SAFETY WARNINGS, ETC. UNAVAILABLE DURING THAT TIME. THERE IS NO PATTERN OF OCCURRENCE. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT CITY OR HIGHWAY SPEEDS. IT HAS ALWAYS OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN A STRAIGHT LINE OF MOTION. THIS STARTS OUT ON AN INFREQUENT BASIS (ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK) UNTIL IT MANIFESTS INTO AN EVENT OF SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FIRST TIME ON 01/13/2017 WITH 12,097 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IT WAS HO…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11006619 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11130764 · 2018-09-22 (September 22, 2018)
WHILE DRIVING, ALL POWER (ALL POWER) IS LOST, WITHOUT WARNING. DRIVING NORMALLY IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR SIMPLY SHUTS DOWN. ENGINE STOPS, NO LIGHTS (INTERIOR OR EXTERIOR), NO DASHBOARD DATA, SAFETY SYSTEMS DISABLED, NO TURN SIGNALS, NO POWER STEERING, SAFETY FLASHERS DO NOT FUNCTION, ETC. ESSENTIALLY LIKE THE CAR WAS TUNED OFF. TRY TO RESTART - NOTHING. AFTER 'RESTING' FOR 5 MINUTES, STARTS AND RUNS NORMALLY. HAS REOCCURRED 3 TIMES. VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP HAVE RESULTED IN NEW BATTERY, AND ALTERNATOR. NO DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS, JUST 'HOPE' THA…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,404 miles reported. Look up ODI 11130764 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11323408 · 2020-05-05 (May 5, 2020)
DRIVING VEHICLE AT NORMAL SPEED (45MPH) WHEN ENGINE SHUT OFF ENTIRELY. VEHICLE FLASHED BRAKE CONTROLLER FAILURE AND WAS ABLE TO BE COASTED TO A STOP ON A SIDE STREET. POWER STEERING HAD FAILED AT THE TIME AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. VEHICLE HAD 46370 MILES AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT AND HAD ITS PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE AROUND 45000 MILES. AFTER REPLACING A BATTERY AND STARTER, IT BEGAN MAKING ROD KNOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY SAID IT NEEDED A NEW ENGINE, AND WAS 2 QUARTS LOW ON OIL. HTTPS://…
Owner-reported narrative. 46,370 miles reported. Look up ODI 11323408 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11447157 · 2022-01-12 (January 12, 2022)
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the gear shifter would not shift into gear as needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,709.
Owner-reported narrative. 86,709 miles reported. Look up ODI 11447157 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11539045 · 2023-08-17 (August 17, 2023)
I bought the car as a CPO on 9/25/19 32,860 mi. On 8/19/20 at 50,052 the engine failed. The oscillating dampener rubber separated causing serpentine belt to break, which in turn got caught in timing belt which caused that to break which then caused bent valves and valves to break. The failure was sudden. Had I been on the interstate I’d be severely injured or dead. I was told that I needed a new engine but they could not find one. I was told they would completely re-build my engine. In the end they replaced the cylinder head and starter under w…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11539045 at NHTSA ↗