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2015 Volvo S60 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2015 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
59
Latest campaign
Jun 30, 2020

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Seat belts1Jun 30, 2020
20V378000
Latches/locks/linkages1Nov 26, 2019
19V849000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Jun 30, 2020Latest campaign
Jun 30, 202020V378000

Seat belts: front

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V378000
What's wrong
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.
Risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
S60, S60l
Campaign
NHTSA 20V378000 · Jun 30, 2020
Nov 26, 201919V849000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors latch

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V849000
What's wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Filed under
S60, S60cc, S60i
Campaign
NHTSA 19V849000 · Nov 26, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: S60, S60l, S60cc, S60i. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component59

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
59Complaints filed
3Involving a crash
2Involving a fire
1Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Engine2339020
Unknown or other1119100
Electrical system915000
Power train58000
Service brakes58000
Fuel/propulsion system47000
Engine and engine cooling35000
Forward collision avoidance35101
Structure35000
Vehicle speed control35100
Wheels35000
Latches/locks/linkages23000
Air bags23201
Seat belts23000
Steering23000

5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names S60, S60CC.

Latest reports

  • Engine

    “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.”

    Filed 09/17/2026 · ODI 11764934
  • Electrical system

    “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.”

    Filed 05/27/2026 · ODI 11740292
  • Engine

    “On 4/6/2026 At about 2:30 p.m. my son [XXX] 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.”

    Filed 04/27/2026 · ODI 11734068

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2015 Volvo S60 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2015 Volvo S60 have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Volvo S60. The most recent, 20V378000 (reported June 30, 2020), concerns seat belts. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2015 Volvo S60?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 23 complaints out of 59 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2015 Volvo S60?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volvo recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volvo dealer.

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