The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall for the catalytic converter and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was told that the catalytic converter had failed due to an oil leak. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had exceeded the mileage. There was no additional assistance provided. The approximate failure mileage was 165,000. The dealer stated the vehicle is outside of the warranty perimeters by mileage.
2015 Volvo S60 engine complaints
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I have a 2015 Volvo S60 T5 that I purchased 08 -2021 from Volvo that is consuming oil. I have had the oil changed (out of pocket) 3 times within 10,000 miles because the low oil light was on and I had purchased a extended warranty and wanted to play it safe. Never once did any Volvo service staff mention that this model car had a issue with oil consumption. After researching this cars history I came across a bulletin on the federal safety agency webpage that Volvo has known about the issue on or around 11-02-2020. Webpage I received a letter from Volvo about Excessive oil consumption dated February 3, 2023 and I contacted their customer service department. I was told that my car original delivery date was Sept 2014 and that the car is now out of warranty and I would have to pay for anything related to the oil consumption issue. I when to my extended warranty that I purchased with the car ($5000 for 4 years). Within the language of the service contract under "EXCLUSIONS" #17 reads "The correction of oil consumption" It seems to me the Volvo purposely withheld this information from Volvo owners and only sent out a letter to most owners after the factory warranty expired. In my case my car was 5 months out of warranty and they were a wear of the issue in 2020 and failed to notify millions of Volvo owners. *All service records are available but contain personal information for this complaint. Thank you for your time in this matter and this letter may be forwarded to the appropriate department for review.
Excessive Oil Consumption resulting in piston damage/failure! This vehicle has burned oil since I bought it used at about 80,000 miles. I checked the carfax prior to purchasing it and it had been maintained routinely. I have to add a liter of oil every couple of weeks. This is with regular in town driving. I have reported the issue numerous times to the Volvo dealer when I bring it in for regular maintenance and repairs. I have been told by the Volvo service advisor to just add oil. It was a known issue. Sometimes I have warning lights telling me it has low oil. I also check the oil level to know to add oil. I always check my oil level before any trip. I always keep oil in my car because of this issue. Otherwise, I have had to stop and buy oil once on a trip. Since it told me to add oil on my way back. However, one serious safety issue was having to pull off on a desert highway to add oil. The car was giving me a red warning triangle that I had never seen before. My child had to shine a light for me to see so I could add oil. She was VERY AFRAID. Although Volvo sent a letter acknowledging this vehicle problem, I have been told that I do not qualify for any warranty. I was told by Volvo service that I have a misfire/loss in power and over $5000 in repairs in Feb 2023. I have already paid for some related repairs when my check engine light came on last year. My check engine light is currently on. In the last year alone (prior to Feb 2023), I have spent over $5000 in repairs. I would have traded it in, but I kept being told how great of a car it was by the service advisor. I am sick! I do not want to continue wasting money on a car that I no longer feel safe in. I am afraid to drive it out of town.
Oil consumption problem. Vehicle has gone in multiple times. No leak found. Volvo is just over consuming oil. It needs a full quart every 500-1000 miles or less. Low Oil light comes on within 500-1000 miles. Have to add an entire quart to reset the light. There is no manual dipstick. This doesn't seem safe. Volvo knows of the problem. They are not taking accountability. There is a class action suit.
The engines in these car are built with improper piston rings and the looses compression in the cylinders. This happens at 40k-140k. Volvo admitted to this issue but will not do anything about it.
The contact owns a 2015 Volvo S60. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a warning light and message stating to pull over. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called the manufacturer about the error message. The manufacturer informed the contact to add engine oil to the vehicle. The contact added engine oil to the vehicle to drive to her destination. The following day the contact took the vehicle to the local dealer for an oil change however, the failure recurred several times. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and performed an oil consumption test and diagnosed the failure as an oil filter housing leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 76,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volvo s60. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start-up. The vehicle was towed to lafontaine volvo cars of farmington hills (24730 haggerty rd, farmington hills, mi 48335, (248)579-1300) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator and battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. Several days later after the vehicle was repaired, while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of misfires on two cylinders due to oil consumption. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,000.
My car was excessively burning oil. It required multiple oil changes and I wasn't notified of the low oil until the oil was nearly empty. Volvo performed tests to confirm I had an oil consumption issue that cost over $500. The initial repair was to replace the piston rings. Now they've told me the pistons are scored from the lack of oil/consumption and I require a new engine. The lack of notifications of low oil and the damage to my engine pose a safety risk. I know this issue is occurring across a wide range of volvos.
My s60 2015.5 abruptly cut off when at a standstill "stationary" in traffic and on the highway traffic the warning system sound came on, as if close to an object, then the screen flashed on then off one time. Within minutes of a complete stop, the car cuts off completely. The screen displayed "turn on engine." my car had to be placed in park before the engine would start. This had occurred at least three times in 2019. I was wondering if anyone had this experience. The issue was unable to be dupicated and no fault code.
Loud sporadic noise coming from gas hole.*dt consumer stated vehicle cannot accept gas.
Driving vehicle at normal speed (45mph) when engine shut off entirely. Vehicle flashed brake controller failure and was able to be coasted to a stop on a side street. Power steering had failed at the time as well. The vehicle was unable to be restarted. Vehicle had 46370 miles at the time of the incident and had its previous oil change around 45000 miles. After replacing a battery and starter, it began making rod knock. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where they said it needed a new engine, and was 2 quarts low on oil. Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hctl6_sz0cs.
Started experiencing high oil usage with no visible leaks, about 1 quart in 500 miles. It seems from research and some volvo service bulletins this is reoccurring issue. Volvo will only does some repairs as a good will basis even through this is a serial defect. Service the 36k was by the dealer and all other service per manufacture recommendations and vehicle scheduled service protocols.
While driving, computer screens all went black and engine shut down. If it had happened 1 mile prior, would have been going 50-55 on a curvy two lane road and would have resulted in serious injury or death. Towed to dealer awaiting results.
The engine compartment was destroyed by a fire. The car was parked and unoccupied when a doorman noticed the problem and called the fire department. Sffd extinguished the fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 volvo s60. While the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, it stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to subaru of melbourne (located at 4340 w new haven ave, west melbourne, fl 32904, (321) 768-8020) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 49,999.
By default, the auto stop/start function is engaged every time you start the 2015.5 vovo s60. The car has about 1,800 miles and was picked up at the end of august, 2015, leased as new. My wife was stopped at a traffic light, on a relatively flat road. The car turned off the engine using the auto-stop/start. When she took her foot off the brake and put it on the accelerator, the car turned off completely. The dash turned off. She had to put on her hazard warning lights, put the car into park and press the stop/start button to start the car. She then was able to put it back into drive and continue. This is not how this is supposed to function. This represents a very serious problem that could result in someone getting rear-ended or not being able to accelerate from a stop in an emergency situation--imagine if an ambulance, firetruck or police car was coming through and you had to move through an intersection or to the side of the road but the car died?
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