Model year 2015 · Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2015 Volvo XC70: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings
EPA rates the 2015 Volvo XC70 at 20–27 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints for this model year.
Safety recalls
1
EPA combined mpg
20–27
NHTSA overall rating
—
Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT
Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Volvo dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.
2015 Volvo XC70 recalls
NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Volvo XC70, newest first.
Seat belts: Front
NHTSA 20V378000Reported Jun 30, 2020
Filed by
Volvo Car USA, LLC (manufacturer recall no. R10029)
Units affected
308,260 (estimate)
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.
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.
Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.
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2015 Volvo XC70 fuel economy by version
EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.
EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.
2015 Volvo XC70 crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
2015 Volvo XC70 NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicle
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk
Forward collision warning
2015 Volvo XC70 SW AWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Optional
2015 Volvo XC70 SW FWD
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
Not rated
—
Optional
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.
Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.
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2015 Volvo XC70 owner complaints
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Volvo XC70, most recently on Sep 16, 2025. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.
Most-cited components in 2015 Volvo XC70 complaints
Component named in complaints
Mentions
Engine
3
Fuel/propulsion system
2
Power train
2
Seat belts
1
Unknown or other
1
Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.
