2022 Volvo V60 Problems: 4 Known Issues
2022 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated November 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Volvo V60 has 4 documented known issues, with 2 rated critical. The most serious are Automatic Locking Retractor May Switch Off Early, Loosening Child Seats (Recall 21V682000) and Plug-in hybrid battery fire risk when fully charged and parked — recall 25V-179. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
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NHTSA Recalls10 recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S60, V60, S90L, XC60, and XC90 vehicles. An electronic control module (ECM) software error may prevent the combustion engine from starting, causing a loss of drive power.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 S60, V60, V60CC, V90CC, XC60, XC90, XC40, and C40 vehicles. A diagnostic error in the Brake Control Module 2 (BCM2) may cause a loss of Antilock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and traction control.
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2019-2020 V90, XC60, S60, V60, V60CC, S90, V90CC, S90L, and XC90 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump can blow a fuse and fail.
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What are the most common Volvo V60 problems?
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2022 Volvo V60 has 4 documented issues. Documented issues include: Automatic Locking Retractor May Switch Off Early, Loosening Child Seats (Recall 21V682000), Plug-in hybrid battery fire risk when fully charged and parked — recall 25V-179, Rear panoramic-roof sealing-strip gap — TJ 35503.3.0. Of these, 2 are rated critical and should be addressed promptly.
Is the Volvo V60 reliable?
The 2022 Volvo V60 has 4 known issues compiled from NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports. 2 issues are rated critical: Automatic Locking Retractor May Switch Off Early, Loosening Child Seats (Recall 21V682000) and Plug-in hybrid battery fire risk when fully charged and parked — recall 25V-179. Prospective buyers should inspect for these issues and factor potential repair costs into their purchase decision. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
What is the 2021-2022 Volvo V60 Automatic Locking Retractor May Switch Off Early, Loosening Child Seats (Recall 21V682000)?
If you install a child seat in a 2021 or 2022 V60 using the seat belt rather than the lower anchors, this recall applies to you. Volvo Car USA determined that the front seat belt automatic locking retractors on affected V60s (the recall also names the V60 Cross Country) can deact… Severity: high.
What is the 2020-2022 Volvo V60 Plug-in hybrid battery fire risk when fully charged and parked — recall 25V-179?
Volvo is recalling certain plug-in hybrid V60s because the high-voltage battery may develop a short circuit within a battery module when it is fully charged and the vehicle is parked. NHTSA states that a short circuit in a high-voltage battery increases the risk of a fire. It aff… Severity: high.
What is the 2019-2022 Volvo V60 Rear panoramic-roof sealing-strip gap — TJ 35503.3.0?
On some V60s with a panoramic roof, the rear roof sealing strip is too short, leaving a gap. Water that gets past the seal is normally carried away by the roof drains, but a large gap combined with debris or restricted drains can let water leak in. A visible gap on its own does n… Severity: medium.
What is the 2019-2023 Volvo V60 Intermittent hands-free tailgate operation — TJ 35459.1.1?
On V60s with the hands-free tailgate (Foot Movement Detection Module), the automatic tailgate can work only some of the time. Volvo's remedy is a rear-bumper wiring change; the powered struts themselves have not necessarily failed. Cars without the hands-free tailgate are not cov… Severity: low.
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