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2015 Volvo S60

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 S60.

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2015 Volvo S60 is a passenger car whose powertrain maintenance centers on a 5.7-quart oil capacity using 0W-30 or 5W-30 API viscosity, placing it firmly in the modern Swedish mid-size sedan tradition. Across the model's complaint history spanning 2000 through 2018, this model year sits in the lower-middle tier with 57 total owner complaints—well below the 2001 peak of 238 and far from the single-complaint low of 2000—accompanied by two recalls and a top complaint area of Engine. That engine-focused complaint pattern, set against a relatively modest total count, means the 2015 S60 is not among the model's most problematic years, yet the powertrain remains the area most warranting a researcher's scrutiny.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 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 95R · 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 95R · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size215/50R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimSTANDARD 7.0; OPTIONAL 7.0, 8.0, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter8642423 alt 30750013
Engine air filter31370161 alt 30745344
Fuel filter32242190
Battery30772211 alt 30772236
Front wiper blades32341318
Thermostat31368063 alt 30650891
Cabin air filter31449209 alt 31390880

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length182.3 in
Overall width73.6 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase109.4 in
Curb weight3856 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)62/38

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

Independent road tests for the S60 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.40 sec — 2015 T6 Drive-E Platinum
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2015T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.40 sec14.00 sec302 hpFWD
2015T6 Drive-E Platinum 2.0L Turbo Supercharger I-45.40 sec13.90 sec302 hpFWD
2016Cross Country T5 2.5L Turbo I-56.10 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2016T5 Drive-E Inscription 2.0L Turbo I-46.30 sec14.70 sec240 hpFWD
2016T5 Drive-E Inscription 2.0L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.00 sec240 hpFWD
2013T6 R-Design 3.0L Turbo I-65.30 sec13.80 sec325 hpAWD
2013T5 2.5L Turbo I-56.20 sec14.70 sec250 hpAWD
2013T5 2.5L Turbo I-56.40 sec14.90 sec250 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine holds 5.7 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

Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilVolvo part number 1161620
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.8
Engine CoolantVolvo brand coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity9.4
Engine CoolantUse genuine Volvo coolant/antifreeze
Engine Coolant Capacity8.8

Engine torques

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 Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts13
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts17.7

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug27.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub26 ft-lbs
Rear 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

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity28.32 lbs
Standard BCI Group Number95R
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

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 26 /; Front: 21; 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: 1.024
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishFront: 1.043
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
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 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 120,000 miTiming Belt (replace)
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 Volvo S60's current generation saw a major spike in federal complaints in 2012 (121) that steadily declined to just 25 by 2014, but the 2015 model year unexpectedly reverses this downward trend with 57 complaints. Compared to the 25 complaints in 2014 and 26 in 2016, the 2015 model stands out as an anomaly with more than double the complaints of its immediate neighbors, despite having only 2 recalls. Engine issues dominate the 2015 complaints with 13 occurrences, and the data notably records 3 crash and 2 fire complaints, though the specific root causes are not specified in the federal record. Technical service bulletins also spiked significantly to 338 in 2015 from 270 the prior year, indicating the manufacturer was actively responding to emerging concerns. Given this uncharacteristic complaint spike and elevated engine, crash, and fire reports relative to the surrounding years, the 2015 S60 is a less favorable used purchase compared to the 2014 or 2016 models.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
338
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
57
Owner complaints
3 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
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 57 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine13
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System4
Service Brakes3
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Electrical System,Engine2
Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 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…

19V849000Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:LatchReported 26/11/2019

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 338 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

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 95R batteryVehicles taking 5.7 qtEngine oil filter 8642423Engine air filter 31370161Fuel filter 32242190Battery 30772211

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 S60 take?

5.7 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 S60 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.