2022 Volvo S60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
50/100
#8 most-complained of 15 S60 years
The 2022 Volvo S60 has a Complaint Index of 50 and ranks 8th worst out of 15 model years, earning a Caution verdict. It has 15 complaints, 4 recalls, and no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 30
- 27 city / 33 hwy
Top 2022 Volvo S60 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System4 (27%)
- Engine3 (20%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras3 (20%)
- Other3 (20%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (20%)
- Brakes2 (13%)
- Fuel System2 (13%)
- Steering2 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
- Airbags1 (7%)
What owners report
- Some vehicles lose motive power and won't shift into drive or reverse, with warning lamps and a critical safety fault message appearing, sometimes near 42,000 miles.
- Owners describe the brake pedal becoming hard to press with reduced stopping power, even though dealers find no diagnostic codes.
- The transmission sometimes fails to engage after reversing, then suddenly slams into gear and lurches forward when the accelerator is pressed.
- Wheels reportedly bend or fail within a short period of ownership, prompting replacement of multiple tires early in ownership.
- The center display goes blank at random times, sometimes with a loud squealing audio sound, disabling HVAC and turn signal sound until it recovers or the ignition is cycled.
- Some drivers report the car derating itself to a lower speed with a check engine light while underway, raising rear-end collision risk.
2022 Volvo S60 recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V179000Mar 24, 2025Electrical System7,483 vehicles
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery
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.
Risk: A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
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 23V780000Nov 21, 2023Airbags346 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
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.
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
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 22V793000Oct 20, 2022Engine15,674 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ECM)
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.
Risk: The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
2022 Volvo S60 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 27 MPG
- Highway
- 33 MPG
- Combined
- 30 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other S60 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Volvo S60 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2022 S60 a Complaint Index of 50, ranking 8th worst among 15 model years, which puts it in the Caution category relative to other S60 years.
- What problems does the 2022 Volvo S60 have?
- Owners most often reported issues in the Electrical System (4 complaints, 27% share), followed by Engine, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Suspension, Wheels & Tires, each with 3 complaints (20% share).
- Does the 2022 Volvo S60 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 S60, covering the high-voltage battery, passenger airbag bolts, an ECM software error that can prevent engine start, and seat belt retractors.
- Are there any crashes or fires linked to the 2022 S60?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported for the 2022 S60.
- How does the 2022 S60 compare to other years?
- The 2022 S60's Complaint Index of 50 is worse than the 2021 model (21, Best verdict) and 2020 model (29, Good verdict), but better than 2012 (100) and 2024 (86), both rated Avoid.