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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
15Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO S60 B5 AWD

The Volvo S60 B5 AWD is a compact luxury sedan aimed at safety-conscious buyers who want European refinement with genuine crash-test credibility. The 2022 model year sits in a competitive segment alongside German and Japanese rivals, but Volvo's long-standing safety heritage gives the S60 a distinct identity. It targets professionals and families who prioritize protection without sacrificing driving character or premium interior quality.

VERDICT

The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Volvo S60 as one of the more polished and driver-focused entries in the compact luxury sedan segment, praising its composed ride, upscale cabin, and Volvo's well-regarded suite of active safety technology. Most reviewers acknowledge the brand's safety-first reputation as a core part of the S60's appeal, while noting the segment is highly competitive on performance and feature content.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16987

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
Avoidance tech7/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Awd at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

15 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 4Unknown Or Other 3Wheels 3Steering 2Service Brakes 2Fuel/Propulsion System 2

Rivals in Sedan (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 16987), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo S60 B5 Awd 2022. Class rank 29 of 90 in Sedan 2022. Methodology · Disclosure