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NHTSA crash test of the 2022 Volvo Xc60 B6 Awd

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2022 Volvo Xc60 B6 Awd

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

0Recalls
67Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC60 B6 AWD

The Volvo XC60 B6 AWD is a premium midsize SUV aimed at safety-conscious buyers who want Scandinavian refinement alongside genuine crash-test credibility. Competing in one of the most crowded luxury crossover segments, the XC60 has long been a benchmark for how a family-oriented SUV should balance comfort and protection. The B6 mild-hybrid variant adds a performance edge while keeping the model's core identity intact.

VERDICT

The 2022 Volvo Xc60 B6 Awd earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, an strong result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

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

Reviewers generally regard the XC60 as one of the most refined and well-rounded entries in the premium midsize SUV class, praising its upscale interior, composed ride, and strong safety technology suite. Most agree it competes at the top of its segment, though some note the infotainment system has a learning curve and cargo space is not class-leading.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 17001

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record18.75/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane 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 Xc60 B6 Awd at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

2reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 30Forward Collision Avoidance 14Unknown Or Other 13Back Over Prevention 7Service Brakes 6Lane Departure 6

Rivals in SUV (2022)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 17001), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc60 B6 Awd 2022. Class rank 59 of 135 in SUV 2022. Methodology · Disclosure