NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd Safety Ratings
The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd scores 92 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 15 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 AWD achieves a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it squarely in the Exceptional band. Its perfect defect-record sub-score underscores a significant aspect of this rating. Federal data confirms a strong safety profile: the model earns a 5 out of 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, and the agency recorded zero recalls for this specific model year.
The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 AWD holds a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 92/100, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2022 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd ranks 29 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 92 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 15 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 29 of 90 Sedans tested for 2022 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd?
The 2022 model year stands out within the S60 lineup for delivering a rare combination: a clean federal recall slate and a top-tier NHTSA crash performance in the same year. The Safety Index of 92/100 in the Exceptional band reflects that alignment directly. The crash-protection sub-score of 65/70 anchors the Index, driven by the five-star overall NHTSA rating and the notably low 10 percent rollover risk with a confirmed no-tip result in dynamic testing. The avoidance-tech sub-score of 7/10 reflects that forward collision warning and electronic stability control are standard equipment, but lane departure warning is absent from this configuration, which is the one gap keeping that sub-score from its ceiling. The defect-record sub-score reaches a perfect 20/20, a direct consequence of zero recall campaigns. No prior-year Index is on file for comparison, so year-over-year movement cannot be calculated, but the 92/100 result stands on its own as one of the stronger scores in the MotorCaliber database. The 15 unverified owner complaints carry no reported crashes or injuries, which is consistent with the defect-record score, though complaints remain unverified allegations and do not constitute confirmed defects.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd perform in crash tests?
The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 AWD achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, matching the top scores for side impact and rollover protection. Its rollover risk was assessed at 10 percent, with no dynamic tip in testing. The frontal crash category earned four out of five stars, marking the only area where the S60 B5 AWD did not reach the highest rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16987
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd have any recalls?
The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 AWD has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean record contributes directly to the perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score in the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd?
NHTSA has received 15 unverified consumer allegations for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (4 reports), Wheels (3), and Unknown or Other (3), followed by Steering (2), Service Brakes (2), and Fuel/Propulsion System (2). No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged among these reports.
15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd?
Shoppers considering this four-year-old vehicle should run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have been opened since the vehicle was produced. Because the recall record is currently clean, no outstanding remedy completion needs to be verified at this time, but that status should always be re-checked before any used purchase.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this specific model year, earning a perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score in the Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded the 2022 S60 B5 AWD a four-star frontal rating, the only category below five stars, while side and rollover each reached the five-star ceiling.
- Lane departure warning is not included in this configuration, which is the primary reason the avoidance-tech sub-score sits at 7/10 rather than a higher value.
- All 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA are unverified allegations, and none allege a crash, fire, injury, or death, which is consistent with the clean defect-record score.
RANKINGSWhere the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd places
The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd safety questions
Was the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 15 owner complaints are on file for the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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Rivals in Sedan (2022)
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi A4 Allroad | 99/100 | not rated | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 16987), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo S60 B5 Awd 2022.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 29 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2022.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.