This page covers 3 recalls, 56 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2015 Volvo S60.
22–29 mpg combined
8.1–10.7 L/100km
Compact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Engine complaints dominate the 2015 Volvo S60 owner reports, with excessive oil consumption being the standout issue. Owners across multiple complaints describe the engine burning through several quarts of oil in as little as 2,000 miles, and a recurring frustration is that the low oil pressure warning light doesn't trigger until oil loss is already significant. Some owners also report stalling and a persistent or intermittent check engine light, occasionally at highway speeds. A smaller cluster of engine complaints involves underhood fires, with owners describing smoke entering the cabin through the vents. On the electrical side, a handful of owners report the automatic emergency braking system activating unexpectedly, applying the brakes hard with nothing in the vehicle's path, occurring both in traffic and at low speeds on private driveways.
56
Total Complaints
3
Crash-Related
2
Fire-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2015 Volvo S60 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a door latch that can break and allow a door to swing open while the vehicle is moving, raising the risk of injury to anyone inside.
The front seatbelts are also affected: a defect can prevent the belt from properly securing an occupant, leaving them with reduced protection in a crash. On the electrical side, this recall only affects vehicles with keyless ignition, where the central electronic module can malfunction and cause the windshield wipers to run continuously while the ignition is on, and the turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch may stop responding, reducing visibility and making the vehicle harder for other drivers to read on the road.
At a glance
What can fail
The flexible steel cable connecting the seat belt to front seats can weaken over time, potentially preventing the seat belt from properly securing an occupant during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor cable in both front seats.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the door latches can break, causing doors to latch poorly or appear closed when they're actually unsecured.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace all four door latches at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The Central Electronic Module may malfunction, causing the front windshield wipers to run continuously when the ignition is on. The turn signals, high beams, and headlight switch may also stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will upgrade the Central Electronic Module software at no cost to restore proper operation of affected systems.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
