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2022 Volvo S60 Recharge

midsize luxury car / 4-door sedan

Plug-in hybrid

2022 Volvo S60 Recharge 4-door sedan — 2021 Volvo S60 Recharge shown

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Roof strength
Head restraints & seats

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Standard system	Superior
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Standard system	Superior

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
LATCH ease of use

Other available safety features

Standard blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning & prevention
Standard rear automatic braking

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2021-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Volvo S60 T6 4-door 4wd

The Volvo S60 was redesigned for the 2019 model year and a plug-in hybrid electric variant was introduced as well as two new wagons, the Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country. The Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric variant of the V60 wagon was introduced in the 2020 model year. Beginning with 2021 models, the plug-in hybrid electric variants of the S60 sedan and V60 wagon became known as the S60 Recharge and V60 Recharge but both have since reverted back to their previous names of plug-in hybrid for the 2025 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volvo.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN1901
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	3
Footrest (cm)	5
Left toepan (cm)	3
Brake pedal (cm)	0
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	1
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	3
Upper dash (cm)	3
Lower instrument panel (cm)	3

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN1901
Head
HIC-15	72
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	15
Maximum Nij	0.18
Chest maximum compression (mm)	20
Femur (kN)
Left	0.7
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.57
Right	0.37
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.2
Right	0.1
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	58
Right	43

About the small overlap front test

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2021-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Volvo S60 T6 Inscription 4-door 4wd

The Volvo S60 was redesigned for the 2019 model year and a plug-in hybrid electric variant was introduced as well as two new wagons, the Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country. The Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric variant of the V60 wagon was introduced in the 2020 model year. Beginning with 2021 models, the plug-in hybrid electric variants of the S60 sedan and V60 wagon became known as the S60 Recharge and V60 Recharge but both have since reverted back to their previous names of plug-in hybrid for the 2025 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volvo.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1905
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	7
Footrest (cm)	10
Right toepan (cm)	4
Center toepan (cm)	3
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	2
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	2
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	2
Upper dash (cm)	3
Right lower dash (cm)	3

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1905
Head
HIC-15	58
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.9
Extension bending moment (Nm)	21
Maximum Nij	0.23
Chest maximum compression (mm)	19
Femur (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.46
Right	0.61
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.0
Right	1.0
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	17
Right	21

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP1905
Head
HIC-15	65
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.8
Extension bending moment (Nm)	11
Maximum Nij	0.14
Chest maximum compression (mm)	25
Femur (kN)
Left	0.5
Right	0.6
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	1
Right	1
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.34
Right	0.30
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	45
Right	32

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2021-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Volvo S60 T6 Momentum 4-door 4wd

The Volvo S60 was redesigned for the 2019 model year and a plug-in hybrid electric variant was introduced as well as two new wagons, the Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country. The Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric variant of the V60 wagon was introduced in the 2020 model year. Beginning with 2021 models, the plug-in hybrid electric variants of the S60 sedan and V60 wagon became known as the S60 Recharge and V60 Recharge but both have since reverted back to their previous names of plug-in hybrid for the 2025 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volvo.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1901
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	2
Left (cm)	2
Center (cm)	2
Right (cm)	2
Brake pedal (cm)	5
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	0
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	-1
Rearward (cm)	6
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF1901
Head
HIC-15	241
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	7
Maximum Nij	0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm)	29
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.7
Femur force - right (kN)	0.5
Knee displacement - left (mm)	1
Knee displacement - right (mm)	1
Maximum tibia index - left	0.41
Maximum tibia index - right	0.41
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.0
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	1.7
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	46
Right	42

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2021-24 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Volvo S60 T6 4-door 4wd

The Volvo S60 was redesigned for the 2019 model year and a plug-in hybrid electric variant was introduced as well as two new wagons, the Volvo V60 and V60 Cross Country. The Volvo V60 plug-in hybrid electric variant of the V60 wagon was introduced in the 2020 model year. Beginning with 2021 models, the plug-in hybrid electric variants of the S60 sedan and V60 wagon became known as the S60 Recharge and V60 Recharge but both have since reverted back to their previous names of plug-in hybrid for the 2025 model year. Side test ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Volvo.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis/leg
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS1901
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-19.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1901
Head HIC-15	222
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.2
Compression (kN)	0.2
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	30
Lateral force (kN)	1.1
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	38
Average deflection (mm)	34
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	4.39
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.78
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.8
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.0
Combined force (kN)	1.8
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.3
L-M moment (Nm)	166
A-P moment (Nm)	52

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS1901
Head HIC-15	170
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.5
Compression (kN)	0.1
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	21
Lateral force (kN)	1.3
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	23
Average deflection (mm)	17
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.33
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.16
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.7
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.0
Combined force (kN)	1.8
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.2
L-M moment (Nm)	66
A-P moment (Nm)	14

About the original side crash test

Roof strength

Rating applies to 2021-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2019 Volvo S60 T6 Momentum 4-door 4wd

Overall evaluation
Curb weight	3,948 lbs
Peak force	22,612 lbs
Strength-to-weight ratio	5.73

About the roof strength test

Head restraints & seats

Seat type: Power leather seat

Overall evaluation
Dynamic rating
Seat/head restraint geometry

Technical measurements for this test

Seat type	Power leather seat
Geometry
Backset (mm)	6
Distance below top of head (mm)	13
Seat design parameters
Pass/fail	Pass
Max T1 acceleration (g)	12.3
Head contact time (ms)	47
Force rating	1
Neck forces
Max neck shear force (N)	1
Max neck tension (N)	148

About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.

Headlights

Trim level(s)

All trims

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams never exceeded glare limits.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	All trims
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	Yes
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2021-24 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	86.6 m	None
Straightaway left edge	56.9 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	71.6 m	None
250m radius left curve, right edge	46.8 m	None
150m radius right curve, right edge	66.9 m	None
150m radius left curve, right edge	47.1 m	None

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	157.5 m
Straightaway left edge	134.9 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	82.7 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	83.6 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	69.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	67.3 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Standard Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2021-22 models

Superior

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 22 mph.

About the original front crash prevention test

Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)

System details

standard Collision Warning with Full Auto Brake

Overall evaluation

This rating applies to all 2021-22 models

Superior

Crossing child

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 19 mph.

Crossing adult

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Parallel adult

In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 27 mph. A warning was issued 1.5 seconds before impact.

About the pedestrian front crash prevention test

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2021-24 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	T6 Momentum
Seat type	leather

This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Vehicle trim	T6 Momentum
Seat type	leather

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	difficult to maneuver around anchors

Technical measurements for this test

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	52
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	52
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	58
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	Yes
Depth	Visible
Force (lbs)	0
Clearance angle (degrees)	48
Tether anchor
Location	Rear deck
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation