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2022 Volvo V60 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

29/100

#11 most-complained of 15 V60 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2022 Volvo V60 has 0 complaints on file with NHTSA and a Complaint Index of 29, ranking 11th worst out of 15 model years. It has 3 recalls, covering the electrical system, engine, and seat belts, none marked do-not-drive.

Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
30.5
29 city / 33 hwy

Top 2022 Volvo V60 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2022 Volvo V60 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 21V682000Sep 1, 2021Seat Belts19,149 vehicles

    Seat belts:rear/other:retractor

    Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021 XC40, XC 40 Recharge, V60CC, V90, V90CC, XC90, and 2021-2022 V60, XC60, S60 vehicles. The seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volvo Car customer service at 1-888-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10111.

2022 Volvo V60 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
29 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
Combined
30.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$2,600
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium and Electricity
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 V60 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2020Avoid798327
2021No verdict501327
2022No verdict290330.5
2023No verdict712431
2024Avoid8652—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2022 Volvo V60 reliable?
NHTSA lists 0 complaints for the 2022 V60 and a Complaint Index of 29, which ranks 11th worst among the 15 model years with data, so it compares favorably to years like 2015 and 2024.
Does the 2022 Volvo V60 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2022 V60: an electrical system recall for a high-voltage battery short circuit risk, an engine recall for an ECM software error that can prevent starting, and a seat belt recall for automatic locking retractors deactivating early.
Are any 2022 V60 recalls do-not-drive?
No. NHTSA records show 0 of the 3 recalls for the 2022 V60 are classified as do-not-drive.
What is the fuel economy of the 2022 Volvo V60?
EPA rates the 2022 V60 at 30.5 mpg combined, 29 mpg city and 33 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,600.
Which V60 model years should be avoided?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, 2015, 2016, 2020, and 2024 are flagged as Avoid years, while the 2022 V60 is not among the flagged years.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.