2022 Volvo S60 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other S60 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 16th of 26 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Volvo S60. That ranks 16th out of 26 S60 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 27%). There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 15owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2022 Volvo S60 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2022 Volvo S60 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery; electrical system:software
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat belts:rear/other:retractor; seat belts:front:retractor
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
When parked, the driver side mirror of various SPA Volvos seem to automatically adjust the driver side mirror in random directions after the driver exits the car. Then, on returning to the car, the mirror is not re-adjusted. Thus, if the driver fails to check the position of the mirror before…
I reported this issue last year when my car was just barely outside of the extended service plan agreement we had on the car. I had called the dealership with similar issues as well way before hand. My infotainment system which controls all and I mean all of the safety features I paid/am still…
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…
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. Because…
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Other Volvo S60 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 S60 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 S60 | 22 | 3 |
| 2023 S60 | 3 | 6 |
| 2022 | 15 | 4 |
| 2021 S60 | 8 | 3 |
| 2020 S60 | 11 | 4 |
| 2019 S60 | 25 | 4 |
| 2018 S60 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 S60 | 17 | 5 |
| 2016 S60 | 25 | 4 |
| 2015 S60 | 58 | 2 |
| 2014 S60 | 25 | 3 |
| 2013 S60 | 87 | 4 |
| 2012 S60 | 121 | 8 |
| 2011 S60 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 S60 | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 S60 | 10 | 2 |
| 2007 S60 | 21 | 2 |
| 2006 S60 | 31 | 3 |
| 2005 S60 | 44 | 3 |
| 2004 S60 | 198 | 5 |
| 2003 S60 | 120 | 6 |
| 2002 S60 | 186 | 8 |
| 2001 S60 | 223 | 8 |
| 2000 S60 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 S60 | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Volvo S60?
Owners most often report electrical system, unknown or other, wheels problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Volvo S60?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2022 Volvo S60 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other S60 model years, the 2022 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.