2022 Volvo S60
The 2022 Volvo S60 is sold in the U.S. as a plug-in hybrid and gas compact sedan with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the S60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of D. Owners have filed 15 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

| Trim | Powertrain | Drive | MSRP | HP | Torque | Cargo (2nd row) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 (163 hp) aut | Gas | FWD | — | 163 hp | 195 lb-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| B4 (197 hp) aut | Gas | FWD | — | 197 hp | 221 lb-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| B5 (250 hp) aut | Gas | FWD | — | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| B5 AWD (250 hp) aut | Gas | AWD | — | 250 hp | 258 lb-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Recharge T6 AWD (340 hp) aut | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | — | 253 hp | 258 lb-ft | 13.8 cu-ft |
| Recharge T8 AWD (390 hp) aut | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | — | 303 hp | 295 lb-ft | 13.8 cu-ft |
| Polestar Engineered (405 hp) aut | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | — | 318 hp | 317 lb-ft | 13.8 cu-ft |
MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Range | kWh/100mi | Charge (240V) | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 34 and 107 kW 3-phase Sync. | 30 | 33 | 31 (52 MPGe blended) | 40 mi electric | 44 | 5 h | $2,650 |
| S60 T8 AWD Recharge | Plug-in hybrid | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo + 34 and 65 kW 3-phase Sync. | 28 | 33 | 30 (42 MPGe blended) | 22 mi electric | 47 | 3 h | $2,750 |
| S60 B5 | Gas | FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 | 35 | 30 | — | — | — | $2,750 |
| S60 B5 AWD | Gas | AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 25 | 33 | 28 | — | — | — | $2,950 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45197, 44266, 44186, 44187.
Emissions & certification
Source: EPA emission certificates| Configuration | Smog rating | Emission standard | Where it can be sold new | SmartWay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S60 T8 AWD Recharge, S60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range | 7 / 10 | California LEV-III SULEV30 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 30 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards | SmartWay |
| S60 B5, S60 B5 AWD | 5 / 10 | Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 | All 50 states (federal, all altitudes) | — |
Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.
The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.
Factory warranty running out?
The 2022 Volvo S60 is in the years where high-voltage electronics and module repairs land on the owner. What an extended plan does and does not cover is worth reading before a dealer quotes you one.
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Recalls (4)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseAir Bags
R10254Engine And Engine Cooling
R10198Seat Belts
R10111These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.
NHTSA defect investigations
Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed
NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021. On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject mat
Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005 · the investigation’s page →
Whether any of this applies to one specific S60
A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2022 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Volvo publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.
Hear about a recall before the letter does
The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2022 Volvo S60, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.
Parts & accessories for the 2022 Volvo S60
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Find parts for this S60 →Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint database0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported
18 per 10,000 built · Volvo reported 8,347 S60 built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)
Filed per year: 2022: 4 · 2023: 3 · 2024: 6 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 1
Most-cited components
In owners' own words
Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.
I purchased a vehicle from a dealership that was aware of faulty airbags that was returned to dealership from another consumer. I discovered the issue a few months later when airbag warning light appeared and had it repaired which included steering wheel airbag, lower knee airbag and the seat belt in September.
The indirect measurement TPMS system of this car has misdetected low tire pressure on three occasions. Most recently, on October 3 while driving on the freeway at about 70 MPH the TPMS alert illuminated. I checked the information screen and the display showed low pressure in all four tires.
Car is just back from the dealer for 40k service 2 days ago, while driving about 35mph a turtle icon and a check engine light came on car rate limited itself to 25mph had I been on a faster road I would’ve likely been rear ended
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The front warning collision comes on when a car is not even close. Engine, a part in the engine area has been replaced twice. Transmission, not shifting properly when 2/3. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk?
Hi, 2021 Volvo S60 VIN: License plate: (PA) Title date 12/7/2021 (bought the Volvo new...) I have barely 11,000 miles on the clock and have already replaced 4 low profile tires owing to potholes in highways and other roads across the United States. I really, truly want to file this complaint.
1) during braking, there have been 3 occasions where the pedal became extremely difficult to press and the vehicle did not slow down properly. This nearly caused a crash. There were no alarms or alerts. Car was delivered to dealer for repairs.
Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
| 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
| 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking.
Service bulletins & campaigns
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communicationsMost often about: Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Equipment, Engine, Exterior Lighting.
- 37495.4.0 Service bulletin2026-09-19 · Unknown Or Other
- This is a Tech Journal - Text only no attachments - If a customer experiences a “Propulsion System Performance” message in the DIM with diagnostic trouble code IEM P060700, often in combination with IEM P061A00, please follow the instructions under "Service".
- 37426.2.0 Service bulletin2026-09-14 · Exterior Lighting
- This is a TJ Text only no attachments. --- If the crystal gear shift knob light stays illuminated after the vehicle is locked and is not in active mode, A fix for this issue is introduced with software version 5.0.5.
- 37710.2.2 Service bulletin2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other
- This is a TJ - text, plus 2 PDF's - If there is a "Check Engine Light" lit in the DIM with one or a combination of the DTC's listed below, please follow the advice for checks and inspection procedures under "service".
- 37618.3.8 Service bulletin2026-09-09 · Unknown Or Other
- This is a TJ - Text - plus 2 instruction documents (TJI's) - + 1 PDF + how to find structure week + flow chart, 2 JPG's . If the Check Engine Light is on in the DIM and one or more of the DTCs listed below are set, please follow the advice under "Service". 7 attachments How to find Structure Week and Engine Serial Number.jpg0.2454 MB One Time Use Fasteners 1.jpg0.0362 MB One Time Use Fasteners 2.j
- 36894.5.2 Service bulletin2026-09-09 · Power Train
- This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit.
- 37710.2.2 Service bulletin2026-08-13 · Unknown Or Other
- This is a TJ - text, plus 2 PDF's - If there is a "Check Engine Light" lit in the DIM with one or a combination of the DTC's listed below, please follow the advice for checks and inspection procedures under "service".
- 37774.1.0 Service bulletin2026-07-28 · Exterior Lighting
- This is a TJ - Text plus 1 PDF attachment - f the headlamp horizontal light aim cannot be adjusted via the set screw, If the horizontal light aim cannot be adjusted because the cogwheel knob is broken, do not replace the entire headlamp. Instead, use the spare part kit part number 32476677 to replace the affected component, please follow the instructions under "Service".
- 37631.3.0 Service bulletin2026-07-28 · Exterior Lighting
- This is a TJ - text only no attachments - If customer complains of a headlamp error message in DIM, in combination with any of the DTCs stated below, follow advice under "Service".
A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.
Diagnostic trouble codes on file
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaintsCodes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.
| Code | What it means | Most often filed under | Where it appears |
|---|---|---|---|
| U029D U029D on Volvo → | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Engine | 2 bulletins |
| U029E | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Engine | 2 bulletins |
| U02A3 | Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard. | Engine | 2 bulletins |
Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.
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At the New York inspection station
Source: New York State DMVIn New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Volvo S60 failed the emissions check on 2.3% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.4% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%).
failed emissions
433 initial inspections of 424 vehicles.
| Measure | The 2022 S60 | Every 2022 vehicle | Behind it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the emissions check | 2.3% | 1.7% | 433 |
| Failed the safety inspection | 1.4% | 1.4% | 433 |
| Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit | 0% | 0.18% | 433 |
| Miles driven a year | 9,467 | 10,455 | odometer at inspection |
| Average odometer | 40,627 | 44,815 | odometer at inspection |
New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2022 vehicle” is every 2022 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).
S60 by model year
all years, side by side →Common questions about the 2022 S60
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsDoes the 2022 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
NHTSA has posted 4 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volvo S60, 1 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 25V179000, covering Electrical System. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.
How safe is the 2022 Volvo S60?
NHTSA gave the 2022 Volvo S60 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 5-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it D (68/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Volvo S60?
Across the 4 EPA-rated configurations of the 2022 Volvo S60, the best EPA combined figure is 31 mpg (MPGe on the electrified versions). Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.
What do owners complain about on the 2022 Volvo S60?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo S60, most often about electrical system, engine, wheels. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.
How clean is the 2022 Volvo S60?
The EPA smog rating for the 2022 Volvo S60 runs 5 to 7 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III SULEV30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 30, Federal Tier 3 Bin 70 — which the table above lists per configuration.
Are there service bulletins for the 2022 Volvo S60?
The manufacturer has filed 497 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2022 Volvo S60, most often covering electrical system, unknown or other, equipment. The most recent is dated 2026-09-19. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.
How does the 2022 Volvo S60 do at state inspection?
In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2022 Volvo S60 failed the emissions check on 2.3% of first inspections — higher than the 1.7% for every 2022 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.4% (every 2022 vehicle: 1.4%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.
What we hold, and what an empty row means
Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.
| Data | Held | Source | What it covers — or what empty means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy & configurations | 4 configurations | EPA certification records | Every configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures. |
| Emission certificates | 4 configurations | EPA emission certificates | Smog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new. |
| Recalls | 4 | NHTSA recall campaigns | A complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags. |
| Owner complaints | 15 | NHTSA complaint database | Also complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold. |
| Crash ratings | 3 tested | NHTSA NCAP | Only the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them. |
| Service bulletins | 497 | NHTSA manufacturer communications | Everything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall. |
| Investigations | 1 | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation | Open and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative. |
| Driver-assist crash reports | none | NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01 | No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like. |
| Specifications filed with NHTSA | none | NHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patterns | We had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable. |
| Trims, pricing & equipment | 7 trims | Manufacturer press kit | Transcribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from. |
Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.