Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2022 Volvo V60 failed the safety check 0.35% of the time — 59% less often than the average 2022 passenger car (0.85%). Median odometer at inspection: 18,564 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Registered new in Europe in 2022
20,029 new Volvo V60 cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2022; the largest markets were Sweden (8,187), Germany (3,409), the Netherlands (2,109).
- Average mass
- 1,938 kg
- Average CO₂
- 87 g/km (WLTP)
- Average power
- 167 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol/electric 48% · Diesel 29% · Petrol 23%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
Real-world fuel consumption
17,464 Volvo V60 cars first registered in Europe in 2022 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions use 6.3 l/100 km on the road against 5.8 in the WLTP test (+9%).
| Fuel | Cars | On the road | WLTP | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol hybrid | 2,907 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Diesel hybrid | 5,614 | 6.3 | 5.8 | +9% |
| Plug-in hybrid | 8,943 | 5.5 | 0.9 | +551% |
Litres per 100 km from the cars' own fuel meters (OBFCM), collected in 2024; the year is the year of first registration. All years together · European Environment Agency · CC BY 4.0
Engines
The most common engines in 2022 Volvo V60 cars on Dutch roads are the 2.0 hybrid (186 kW, 249 hp), 2.0 hybrid (120 kW, 161 hp) and 2.0 hybrid (145 kW, 194 hp), out of 5 versions with at least 20 cars.
| Engine | Power | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 hybrid | 186 kW 249 hp | 1,085 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 120 kW 161 hp | 1,082 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 145 kW 194 hp | 420 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 228 kW 306 hp | 246 |
| 2.0 hybrid | 184 kW 247 hp | 125 |
RDW Open Data (CC0): registered passenger cars and their fuel data · engine size rounded to 0.1 litre, net maximum power · versions with at least 20 cars
In the Netherlands
2,974 first registered in 2022 are on Dutch roads; 29% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €56,375.
Most common APK defects
- Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde495
- Band onvoldoende profiel109
- Band beschadigd105
- Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld104
- Band(en) aanwezig met een profieldiepte van 1,6 t/m 2,5 mm96
- Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht63
- Retroreflector vertoont gebrek34
- Mechanische delen van het remsysteem vertonen slijtage28
Colours
RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording
In the United Kingdom
1,407 cars built in 2022 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 14 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In Finland
1,558 of these cars first registered in 2022 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 90,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.
Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0
In New Zealand
19 2022 cars are on the New Zealand register; 21% arrived as used imports, 79% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 9.5–9.6 L/100 km (about 25 mpg US), CO₂ 221–224 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| V60 CC T5 AWD · Station wagon: Small · Premium gasoline | 10.9 | 7.7 | 9.5 |
| V60 T6 AWD · Station wagon: Small · Premium gasoline | 11.3 | 7.5 | 9.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
3 Transport Canada recalls for the 2022 Volvo V60.
| 2025147 20 Mar 2025 | High Voltage Issue: On certain vehicles, there could be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, the battery modules could overheat and short circuit. Not… |
| 2022595 20 Oct 2022 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the top-view camera to display instead of the rearview camera image when you are reversing. Canadia… |
| 2021540 1 Sept 2021 | Seats And Restraints Issue: On certain vehicles, the passenger seat belt assemblies may contain defective automatic locking retractors (ALR). As a result, the seat belts may not p… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
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.
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.
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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Volvo told its dealers about the 2022 Volvo V60: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011735 | This is a Technical Journal: Headlamp condensation inside lens - information/leak test. If the result is not ok (air leak), it is ok to replace the headlamp |
| 11009818 | This is a Technical Journal: White patch defect in paint when removed rapgard. Expose vehicle to outside daylight for 48hrs. |
| 11009817 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456 |
| 11009815 | This is a Technical Journal: Apple CarPlay Not OK - iPhone with USB-C, SENSUS. The 56 kO resistor ensures safe and appropriate power delivery. |
| 11007932 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 11007926 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Manually order and download software part number 32429456 |
| 11007925 | Information about valid Software partnumbers to order and download Software for "PDS" Pre-Delivery Service |
| 11006564 | This is a Technical Journal: SENSUS - IHU Software Improvement (Voice Control). software is available in VIDA beginning 2024 week 21. |
| 11006560 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM message about parking brake. Download the available total upgrade software. |
| 11006554 | This is a Technical Journal: Improved 12V battery test in VIDA. Improved 12V battery test in VIDA |
| 10254406 | This is a Technical Journal: Check Engine Light in DIM (BCM2 P25A268 / U003700). Download software. |
| 10254399 | This is a Technical Journal: Vibration/shudder while braking. Replace front brake pads |
| 10253788 | This is a Technical Journal: VCM Backup Battery Replacement with VCM-U105000. Replace the VCM Backup Battery and download the relevant Software. |
| 10253775 | This is a Technical Journal: DIM Message and DTC IEM P0A4000. Erase DTC. -Let the vehicle go to "Abandoned mode" - this can take up to 20 minutes. -Perform a new VIDA readout |
| 10253774 | This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Knocking Noise Repair Kit. Install a repair kit. |
| 10253773 | This is a Technical Journal: Long Range PHEV ERAD Sound Information. A slight whining sound noticed during electric drive is to be considered normal. |
| 10253771 | This is a Technical Journal. If you experience difficulty programming remote keys on Hybrid vehicles, please follow the advise in Technical Journal under service. |
| 10253000 | This is a Technical Journal: Oxygen Sensor DTCs. Perform a Total Upgrade of the vehicle software. |
| 10252999 | Volvo Car USA LLC and Volvo Car Canada LTD, on behalf of Volvo Car Corporation, has decided to launch Complimentary Upgrade C00013 on certain Android-based Infotainment system (iCup) vehicles that have missed three (3) or more consecutive Over-The-Air (OTA) downloads. Complimentary Upgrade C00013 addresses vehicles that are no longer able to receive OTA updates. This Upgrade is necessary to have the correct baseline for future OTA deployments. In order to explain the features and benefits we recommend noting the software level before the download is completed. This will aid in explaining to |
| 10252722 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10252682 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251606 | This is a Technical Journal: SPA/CMA - 12V Battery Testing / Maintenance Guide. After capturing a NEW VIDA readout, conduct the steps in VIDA. |
| 10251147 | This is a Technical Journal: VIDA Main battery diagnostic - Prompted to charge battery a second time. Use had held tester. |
| 10251143 | This is a Technical Journal: SR PHEV Cell Module Replacement. Updated BECM software was released |
| 10251130 | This is a Technical Journal: Slippery Road alert on DIM. Perform Software download. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation