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2022 Volvo V60: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volvo V60, most recently filed March 2025. Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (3)

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2022 Volvo V60. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2022 Volvo V60. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V179000 Filed Mar 24, 2025

High-Voltage Battery May Short Circuit

Electrical system · propulsion system · traction battery
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
85.5% repairedof 7,483 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Volvo V60. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V793000 Filed Oct 20, 2022

Loss of Drive Power

Engine and engine cooling · engine · engine control module (ecu/ecm)
Official NHTSA text
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.
Consequence
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.
99.6% repairedof 15,674 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Listed for 2022 Volvo V60. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 21V682000 Filed Sep 1, 2021

Seat Belt Locking Retractor Malfunction/FMVSS 208

Seat belts
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
98.3% repairedof 19,149 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (0)

0 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings).

0involved a crash
0involved a fire
0injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

NHTSA has no component data for this model year.

How 2022 compares with other V60 years

Best and worst V60 years →
21 14 3 1 2 8 1 2 5
201520162017201820192020202120232024
This year (2022)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined

31
mpg combined
30
city
33
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,650
CO₂ tailpipe
99 g/mi
EPA class
Small Station Wagons

What it costs you to run

$2,107per year
$176per month
484gallons a year

Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2022 Volvo V60 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive30 / 33 / 31$2,65099
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive28 / 33 / 30$2,750155
2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automaticAll-Wheel Drive22 / 31 / 25$3,300355

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2022 Volvo V60 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo V60 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 25V179000 (electrical), 22V793000 (engine), 21V682000 (seat belt). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What mpg does the 2022 Volvo V60 get?

EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 30 city, 33 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2022 V60 compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Volvo V60 model years at least five years old, the 2018 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2015 the most (21). The 2022 drew 0. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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