2015 Volvo XC60 electrical problems

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · AZ

On the night of XXX, my 2015 Volvo XC60 exhibited a cluster of electrical failures with a passenger aboard: the panoramic roof switch was unresponsive, the headlights cut out completely, the fuel gauge was inoperative, and the key fob was dead (no unlock, no hatch release; the vehicle sometimes would not start). The next morning, XXX, on [XXX] westbound at approximately 80 mph in heavy traffic, in darkness and a torrential downpour, I switched on the rear fog lights for visibility and the headlights went completely out; the vehicle's electronic systems failed at highway speed. My passenger ([XXX]) and I were not injured. I recorded 28 seconds of video of the instrument panel during the event: the display cycles (warnings present, then gone, then back), the gear indicator changes on its own, and the fuel gauge sits on empty throughout. The vehicle limped to a friend's house and is now parked and cannot be driven. A post-incident diagnostic scan (codes read, not cleared) shows 20 fault codes across 8 modules, centered on the Central Electronic Module — including DIM U042268 (invalid data received from the CEM), ECM codes for a shutdown-timer failure, lost communication with the immobilizer, and 'the engine cannot start,' plus a power-steering battery-voltage fault. The battery is a brand-new AGM battery and read 12.0 volts. The same morning I found the left front brake caliper leaking brake fluid (photographed). This vehicle also has an open safety complaint for a different failure — VOQ #XXX(airbags did not deploy and seatbelts did not lock in a XXX hit-and-run) — and the pre-existing SRS fault code from that complaint (XXX) is still present in this scan. I am filing the electrical failure separately so both problems are categorized accurately. Documentation (photographs, the in-event video, the complete scan) is in my possession and available on request. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 25, 2024 · Electrical · MO

Vehicle failed to start after short trip (<5 miles) with no electrical power present. Jump started from another car after approximately 1/2 hour. Drove car to home, car stalled in driveway again with no electrical power. Replaced 5 year old battery car started fine then stalled on road during test drive while approaching an intersection and suffered loss of all electrical power including inoperative hazard flashers. Transmission went into park and car could not be moved out of active traffic lane. Car towed to repair shop where cracked fuse at positive battery terminal found (see photos attached). Repair shop contacted a Volvo dealer and was informed they typically see a couple vehicles a week for same issue.

Filed Apr 13, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · NJ

VOLVO DEALER DESCRIBE AS ISSUE: Motor mounts: Front lower engine mount collapsed, other engine mount not yet verified. Power Steering: Stiff and hard to turn wheels. Transmission: Transmission shift sometimes is not easy to move up to down.

Filed Mar 1, 2023 · Electrical · 121,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2015 Volvo XC60. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stopped without driver input. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic repaired the parking brake actuator. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CA · fire

On 9/8/2021, Niello Volvo Sacramento service replaced my fuel pressure sensor and fuel line. On 9/15/2021, my engine caught fire and the car was deemed a total loss by insurance company. I drove from my home in Plumas Lake 95961 to Marysville approximately 10 miles away at 9:50 AM, at approximately 10:00-10:05 as I was nearing the end of my trip, a trouble light came on that said “engine performance decreased” and the picture of a turtle appeared on my dash screen, shortly after that another light appeared that said “battery not charging”, I parked my car in the Save Mart parking lot and exited and noticed some smoke coming out of the hood, it was light at first but increased quickly so I called 911 immediately. As I was on the phone with 911, flames began shooting out from under the hood, so I grabbed my fire extinguisher out of the back of my car and tried to put the fire out, but extinguisher was too small, a man from the grocery store brought out a bigger extinguisher, but fire continued to grow, by now the fire dept. arrived, opened the hood and after about 10 minutes extinguished the fire with a hose. I contacted Niello Volvo but they seemed disinterested in getting involved and after a second call to them, the service manager [XXX] hung up on me. I could have been killed! If my elderly husband or mother had been in the car with me, it would have been difficult to get them out! I want to know what caused the fire! Faulty electrical system, faulty fuel sensor/fuel line which had just been installed 7 days prior? Faulty engine? There are still many 2015 Volvo XC60’s on the road and I fear for anyone driving one if there is a problem in need of recall. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Filed Aug 30, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 93,000 miles · MI

Pulling up to a traffic light at about two miles per hour, the engine cut out (as it normally does for start/stop). However, when engine cut, all power systems turned off. The screens went black and no buttons were responsive - the ignition button did not restart the car and the hazard lights would not activate. Power locks did not work. Three minutes later, the car screens turned back on and the engine restarted. I do not recall pushing the start button before it did this, so perhaps the button message was "queued" and waiting when power returned. The battery seems to have adequate voltage under load and the terminals are fastened tightly, so I do not believe this to be a battery-related issue.

Filed Feb 17, 2020 · Electrical · 40,000 miles · TX

The 12v accessory plugs (aka the cigarette lighter) keeps randomly blowing fuses. I have tried different 12v to USB plugs and other accessory plugs but doesn't help. Tends to blow on startup. Dealership said they have had many complaints about this and thought was resolved in 2015 my. Apparently not as even putting higher amperage fuse does not help. If something outside of the electrical circuit is causing this to blow, it could be a safety issue. This started a few years ago but after replacing 10 fuses, enough is enough.

Filed Mar 27, 2019 · Electrical · 84,000 miles · MS

The remote keyless drive system does not work as described by volvo and mine has, very much, become a safety issue as well as many other volvo owners. Nothing on my key fob works unless you are within 12 inches of the car.imam 100% disabled with multiple sclerosis and my wife has terminal brain cancer. When we drive to appointments etc, due to my short term memory issues, I can't remember exactly where I parked my car. Also, the panic button doesn'nt work for the above reasons. Every time I am out, I'm taking a chance of getting mugged, robbed or car jacked because of this faulty safety feature on my volvo car. The volvo technical journal 27316.7.2, explains what's happening, but volvo will only attempt to fix it, if I pay for the parts and labor. According to volvo forums, this safety issue is common and your agency should recall every volvo with this issue and have volvo repair it at no charge. If I get robbed, mugged or carjacked, due to the key fob and panic button not working, I will bring legal action against volvo. This key fob/receiver malfunction happens every single time I get in my car.

Filed May 22, 2018 · Electrical · 31,468 miles · FL

Vehicle lost all electrical power on the road. Then started again. Then stalled again. Car towed to volvo dealer. Explanation from dealer : fault trace found cem with start odf electrical failure.also has old totalcan network software. They have replaced cem software. Upgrade cam network.

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 15,000 miles · NV

Vehicle has been taken to dealer many times over two years for intermittent failure of the passenger side blis. Will fail to indicate vehicle in blindspot in motion or stationary. Escalated to volvo, their mechanic says working as designed, regardless of failures. Will escalate higher level. Drivers side blis works without failure. Volvo says traveling east/west is problem, despite being told failure occurs while traveling north/south.