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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Fwd

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Volvo S60 B5 Fwd

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

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

The Volvo S60 B5 FWD is a front-wheel-drive luxury compact sedan aimed at safety-conscious buyers who want European refinement without sacrificing peace of mind. Competing in a crowded premium segment against German and Japanese rivals, the S60 carries Volvo's long-standing reputation for prioritizing occupant protection, and the 2022 model year gives shoppers a compelling data-backed reason to take that reputation seriously.

VERDICT

The 2022 Volvo S60 B5 Fwd 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 refined and driver-focused entries in the luxury compact sedan segment, praising its interior quality and composed ride. Most professional assessments highlight its strong safety credentials as a core selling point, while noting that the front-wheel-drive configuration may feel less premium compared to available all-wheel-drive alternatives in the lineup.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 16986

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 Fwd 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 16986), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo S60 B5 Fwd 2022. Class rank 30 of 90 in Sedan 2022. Methodology · Disclosure