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Volvo S60 Recharge Safety

NHTSA safety across every Volvo S60 Recharge model year we cover.

Across the 1 model year of the Volvo S60 Recharge we cover (2024 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.

THE MOTORCALIBER REVIEW
MotorCaliber editorial ◆ Reviewed against NHTSA data ◆ 2026-10-01

The 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge is a plug-in hybrid executive compact sedan competing in one of the most contested premium segments in the US market. Built on Volvo's reputation for safety-forward engineering, it targets buyers who want a refined, electrified daily driver with a Scandinavian sensibility. It sits at the intersection of performance, luxury, and sustainability, appealing to environmentally conscious professionals who refuse to compromise on refinement.

The 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge has not been subjected to federal crash testing. This means there is no NHTSA star rating to inform consumers or anchor our safety assessment for this model year. For buyers relying on government crash data, this is a significant data gap. In other areas, the S60 Recharge demonstrates a clean record. There are zero recalls issued for the 2024 model year, indicating no federally mandated safety interventions have been required to date. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA total 18. Of these, 3 involved reported crashes, but no fires, injuries, or deaths are documented within the complaint record. While these are unverified allegations, the volume is modest for the segment. Volvo's reputation for safety is well-established, and the S60 Recharge benefits from this brand association. However, without specific NHTSA crash-test data for the 2024 model, consumers cannot directly verify that reputation against federal safety ratings. This absence should be a factor in any purchasing decision.

WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the S60 Recharge for its composed, planted driving dynamics and a cabin that delivers genuine premium refinement with quality materials and thoughtful ergonomics. The plug-in hybrid powertrain earns consistent approval for its smooth, effortless delivery of power. Some reviewers note the infotainment interface requires a learning curve, and rear-seat space is considered modest for the segment.

WHAT TO KNOW
  • NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge, so there are no federal star ratings available for this specific model year and variant. Buyers who rely on government crash scores to compare vehicles will find a gap in the data here.
  • The 2024 S60 Recharge has zero active recalls on record with NHTSA, which is a positive safety signal and indicates no federal safety-related defect investigations have resulted in a recall campaign for this model year.
  • Owner complaints filed with NHTSA total 18 for the 2024 model year, with 3 involving reported crashes and none involving fires, injuries, or deaths. While these are unverified allegations, the overall complaint volume is relatively low for the segment.
  • Volvo as a brand has a long-standing and well-documented institutional focus on occupant protection and active safety technology. However, brand reputation does not substitute for model-specific crash-test data, and shoppers should note that gap when comparing the S60 Recharge against rivals that do carry current NHTSA ratings.

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