2022 Volvo S60 Recharge  RealSafeCars87Safety Rating

#13 of 2022 Sedan/Hatchback/Wagons

#58 of all 2022 vehicles


Pictured: 2020 Volvo S60 Recharge
The S60 Recharge, introduced by Volvo in 2020, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. The S60 Recharge provides exceptional fuel efficiency for its class, saving your wallet and the environment. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it bypasses mud and snow with ease. Volvo offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic/powertrain warranty on its lineup.


The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge is above average compared to all vehicles.

Comparison to all vehicles.  This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge has a score of 87, implying a 0.033% chance of driver death (3% chance of injury).

We estimate that the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0333% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 3.8041%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0333% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 3.8041% chance of being injured.

Compared to the average vehicle, the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge is 29% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge is 34% less likely to result in a fatal accident.

Active safety features with Volvo's IntelliSafe greatly enhance occupant safety by reducing the likelihood of a crash. The following active safety systems are included even on lower trims/versions of the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge: Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning System, and Blind Spot Information System (BLIS).

Some safety technologies get a lot of press, but others may also improve safety. Standard Automatic High Beams on the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge automatically switches off high beams headlights when another vehicle is nearby. Standard side mirror turn signals can help when you don't see a vehicle in your blind spot, by alerting them to your intention to switch lanes, which allows the other driver to avoid an accident with you.


And it is safer than many comparable models.

9373Lexus ES-350Volkswagen ArteonBMW 2 SeriesToyota AvalonNissan MaximaAudi A4Hyundai Genesis G70Alfa Romeo GiuliaLexus RCVolvo S60 RechargeAudi A5BMW 3 SeriesComparison to similar models.  This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 73 to 93. The 2022 Volvo S60 Recharge is safer than the 2022 Lexus ES-350, the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon, the 2022 BMW 2 Series, the 2022 Toyota Avalon, the 2022 Nissan Maxima, the 2022 Audi A4, and the 2022 BMW 3 Series. It is about as safe as the 2022 Lexus RC.

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