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2015 Volvo XC60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 XC60.

Body SUV

Defined as an SUV, the 2015 Volvo XC60 utilizes 7.2 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil within its powertrain. This model year recorded 45 total owner complaints across one recall, with the top complaint area listed as Unknown Or Other. Positioned within the 2009-2017 model complaint history, the 2015 XC60 sits between the peak of 66 complaints in 2013 and the low of 14 in 2017, marking a middle-ground position within the recorded range.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020192015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R · 800 CCA battery, OE oil filter 8642423. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/60R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimSTANDARD 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter8642423 alt 32140029
Engine air filter30757155 alt 30745344
Battery30772236 alt 31296299
Front wiper blades32341318
Thermostat30650891 alt 31368063
Cabin air filter31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width74.4 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase109.1 in
Curb weight4251 lb
Track (front / rear)64.2 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the XC60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1–6.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2015 T6 Drive-E Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.10 sec14.60 sec302 hpFWD
2015T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.30 sec14.80 sec302 hpFWD
2016T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.30 sec14.80 sec302 hpAWD
2016T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.40 sec14.80 sec302 hpAWD
2018T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh5.10 sec13.70 sec400 hpAWD
2018T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh5.40 sec14.00 sec400 hpAWD
2018T8 e Inscription Plug-in Hybrid 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-4 + Elec 10.4-kWh5.40 sec13.90 sec400 hpAWD
2018T6 Inscription 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-46.10 sec14.60 sec316 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.2 qt of 0W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, Volvo part number 1161620 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-5-3-6-2-4. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidVolvo part number 31256774
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVolvo part number 1161620
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity9.5
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts12.5 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts60.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub26 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance350 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.73 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.98 ohms
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance0.98 ohms

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity28.32 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number94R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.019 in
Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.016 in
Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.017 in
Intake Valve Lash0.004 in
Exhaust Valve Lash0.017 in

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26 /; Front: 44; Rear: 26
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 148; Rear: 81 /; Front: 148; Rear: 81
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: w/17" disc: .354
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.102
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.133
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .0016; Rear: .003

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
244.0 ft. lbs.44 ft. lbs
3130 degrees130 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
490 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
4180 degrees180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
390 degrees90 degrees
4180 degrees180 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil.

133 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
2120 degrees120 degrees
3120 degrees120 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
14 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22 ft. lbs., Step 3: 1054 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi.

Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 20,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Coolant System (add fluid conditioner) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Air Filter Housing (clean) · Fuel Filter (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miCV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Steering System (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Suspension System (inspect alignment)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt Tensioner (replace) · Vehicle Wiring Harnesses (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2015 Volvo XC60 sits mid-cycle in its generation, with federal data revealing a notable trend: complaints peaked in 2013 (66) before dropping sharply in 2014 (16), then rising again in 2015 (45). Recalls followed a similar arc, declining from a high of 7 in 2010 to just 1 in 2015, the lowest of any year in this dataset. The 2015 model’s top complaint areas—unspecified issues (8) and electrical system concerns (7)—mirror broader generational patterns, though crash (2) and fire (2) complaints remain minimal. Compared to 2014’s anomalously low figures, 2015’s uptick in complaints suggests some unresolved quirks, yet its recall count and lack of investigations imply no systemic defects. The data doesn’t specify root causes, but the 2015’s balance of moderate complaints and minimal recalls positions it as a relatively stable year. **Takeaway: The 2015 XC60 is a sound used purchase, offering lower recall risk than earlier years without the uncertainty of a first-year refresh.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
334
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
45
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 45 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other8
Electrical System7
Engine4
Seat Belts2
Vehicle Speed Control,Engine1
Power Train,Engine1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1
Equipment1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V378000Seat Belts:FrontReported 30/06/2020

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 334 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
35526.1.82026-04-23EngineThis is a Technical Journal: Text plus 2 PDFs and 1 .PNG Oil Consumption test. Perform…
37809.1.12026-04-07Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text only - The purpose of this TJ is to be a master reference list to…
375362025-12-11Unknown Or OtherThis is a TJ text, only no attachments - If the Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI) does…
192452025-12-06Unknown Or OtherThis is a Technical Journal. Vehicle type and platform identification.
85012025-04-10Exterior LightingThis is a Technical Journal: Remote connection, BOMGAR application. Before joining a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 94R batteryVehicles taking 7.2 qtEngine oil filter 8642423Engine air filter 30757155Battery 30772236Front wiper blades 32341318

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2015 XC60 take?

7.2 qt of Below 104 degrees F,: 0W-30 API, -22 degrees F TO 104 degrees F: 5W-30 API meeting ACEA A5/B5, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 XC60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.