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The 2022 Volvo S60 is associated with 15 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 4 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 2 reports (13% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2L 4-Cyl plug-in hybrid and 2l 4-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 28 to 30 MPG combined. Plug-in hybrid variants are rated up to 74 MPGe (30–31 MPG on gasoline) with up to 40 miles of electric driving range.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 15 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 4 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Fuel & Propulsion System (2 / 13%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 28–30 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Volvo S60?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
S60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 74 MPGe (30 MPG) 73 MPGe (33 MPG) 74 MPGe (31 MPG) 40 mi EV (530 mi total) $2,450 / yr
S60 T8 AWD Recharge Plug-in Hybrid 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 70 MPGe (28 MPG) 68 MPGe (33 MPG) 69 MPGe (30 MPG) 22 mi EV (510 mi total) $2,550 / yr
S60 B5 2L 4-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 26 MPG 35 MPG 30 MPG — $2,550 / yr
S60 B5 AWD 2L 4-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 25 MPG 33 MPG 28 MPG — $2,700 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Volvo S60?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
B5 FWD 4 DR FWD 9.9%
B5 AWD 4 DR AWD 9.9%
T6 AWD 4 DR AWD 9.9%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as No in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Volvo S60 models.
View complete 2022 Volvo S60 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Volvo S60?

Summary of 15 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
15
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Fuel & Propulsion System 2 complaints
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1 complaint
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Volvo S60 problems & component breakdown (14 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Volvo S60?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V179000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Defect Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Owners are advised not to charge their vehicles until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will inspect and replace the high-voltage battery module as necessary. In addition, dealers will update the software to monitor the battery. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 28, 2025. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10312.
NHTSA Campaign #23V780000 Active Recall
Affected Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC. (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2024 S60 vehicles. The passenger air bag may not be secured properly, which can cause the air bag to deploy improperly.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts securing the passenger air bag, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2024. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10254.
NHTSA Campaign #22V793000 Active Recall
Affected Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Defect Summary: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will update the ECM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10198.
View all 2022 Volvo S60 recalls & campaign history (4 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Volvo S60

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Volvo S60

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Volvo S60 have?

The 2022 Volvo S60 is associated with 4 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Volvo S60?

NHTSA records list 15 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Volvo S60. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Fuel & Propulsion System, appearing in 2 filings (13% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Volvo S60?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Volvo S60 earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 3 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Volvo S60 get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Volvo S60 range from 28 to 30 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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