Propulsion system: traction battery
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2022 Volvo S60, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-179 the manufacturer reports only 86% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Risk. A short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire.
Risk. An air bag that does not deploy properly in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Risk. The vehicle may lose drive power as the high voltage battery is depleted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk. An unsecured child restraint system can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Volvo.
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the S60 median. How we score
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Volvo S60, and the recalls they led to.
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
My 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid has an apparent failure of the High Voltage Coolant Heater (HVCH). When operating in electric mode or while the gasoline engine is off, the vehicle does not provide adequate cabin heat. This raises a safety concern because the electric heating system is…
The indirect measurement TPMS system of this car has misdetected low tire pressure on three occasions. Most recently, on October 3 while driving on the freeway at about 70 MPH the TPMS alert illuminated. I checked the information screen and the display showed low pressure in all four tires. Because…
Main center display becomes blank at random times. Sometimes this is accompanied by a loud squealing sound from car audio. When display blanks, all HVAC functions stop including defog, also all audio including turn signal indication sound. Sometimes display and functions self recover after…
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.