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2022 Volvo V60

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.

Class: Small Station Wagons
Body styles: Cross Country 4dr Wagon, Polestar 4dr Wagon, Recharge 4dr Wagon, T5 4dr Wagon
Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 250 hp
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Plug-in Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
MPG (best): 31 combined · 30 city / 33 hwy
Length: 187.4–188.2 in
Curb weight: 3,812–4,555 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2022 Volvo V60 is a small station wagon offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine, including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 188 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,012 lb (Cross Country 4dr Wagon).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 31 MPG combined (30 city / 33 highway), 1% worse than the 2022 small station wagon average of 31.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,650 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.

What changed for 2022

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2021 V60 — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 V60 →

Trims, performance & features

Engine250 hp2.0L 4-cyl

Transmission8-speed automatic

DriveAWD/4WD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Momentum (excl S60)

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingStandard

Forward collision warningStandard

Blind-spot monitoringStandard

Rear automatic brakingStandard

Lane departure warningStandard

Lane keeping assistStandard

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Parking assistStandard

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamStandard

Keyless startStandard

LED headlightsYes

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 1 2022 V60 configuration; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Cross Country 4dr Wagon	188.2 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	65 / 64.2 in	4,012 lb	56/44
Polestar 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	4,526 lb	56/44
Recharge 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	4,555 lb	56/44
T5 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	3,812 lb	56/44
T6 AWD 4dr Wagon	187.4 in	72.8 in	59.1 in	113 in	63 / 63 in	4,041 lb	56/44

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

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Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
V60 T8 AWD Recharge ext. Range Plug-in Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	30 / 33 / 31	-1%	$2,650	99
V60 T8 AWD Recharge Plug-in Hybrid	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	28 / 33 / 30	-4%	$2,750	155
V60CC T5 AWD	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 25	-20%	$3,300	355

9/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

10/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Save $4,250Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

31.3 MPG2022 Small Station Wagons average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Volvo V60.

Similar 2022 small station wagons

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2022 Volvo V60 (this car)	31 MPG	Not rated	4
2022 Volvo V90	25 MPG	Not rated	3

Recalls (4)

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery · Mar 24, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V179000 · 7,483 vehicles

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.

Steering · Jan 5, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V001000 · 74 vehicles

Problem: Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2022 V60CC, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. During steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of each other, which can cause a screw to fall into the gearbox housing.
Risk: A screw inside the gearbox housing can cause the steering wheel to lock up and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Volvo Car's customer service at 1-800-458-1552. Volvo Car's number for this recall is R10213.

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) · Oct 20, 2022

NHTSA campaign 22V793000 · 15,674 vehicles

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 · Sep 1, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V682000 · 19,149 vehicles

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.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2022 Volvo V60 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

1Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

Electrical System1

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock1

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch1

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2022 Volvo V60 buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Electrical System — 1 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Hatchback/Liftgate › Lock — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Volvo V60. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other V60 years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2026 V60	26	188.2 in	Not rated	1	2
2025 V60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	3	0
2024 V60	27	188.2 in	Not rated	3	6
2023 V60	31	188.2 in	Not rated	5	5
2021 V60	30	188.2 in	Not rated	4	3
2020 V60	30	187.4 in	Not rated	5	12
2019 V60	28	187.4 in	Not rated	4	2
2018 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	2	2
2017 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	6	6
2016 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	4	23
2015 V60	29	182.7 in	Not rated	2	23

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volvo. How we calculate this →