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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Volvo S60 B5

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Volvo S60 B5

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

0Recalls
3Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO S60 B5

The Volvo S60 B5 is a compact luxury sedan pitched squarely at buyers who want European refinement without sacrificing real-world safety credibility. Competing against the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, the S60 carries Volvo's signature safety-first DNA into a sleek, driver-focused package. The 2023 through 2025 model years represent a mature, well-developed generation aimed at discerning professionals and safety-conscious families alike.

VERDICT

The 2023 Volvo S60 B5 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the S60 as one of the more polished and driver-engaging options in the compact luxury sedan segment, praising its blend of composed handling and Volvo's long-standing commitment to occupant protection. Most find the interior quality and safety technology to be genuine strengths, though some note the infotainment learning curve as a minor friction point.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18675

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: StandardStability 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 2023 Volvo S60 B5 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsBack Over Prevention 2Unknown Or Other 1

Other S60 B5 years

Rivals in Sedan (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18675), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo S60 B5 2023. Class rank 21 of 92 in Sedan 2023. Methodology · Disclosure