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NHTSA crash test of the 2021 Volvo V60 T6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Volvo V60 T6

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

0Recalls
1Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO V60 T6

The Volvo V60 T6 is a compact luxury wagon aimed at buyers who want European refinement and genuine safety credentials in a practical, low-profile package. Covering model years 2019 through 2021, this Swedish-built hauler occupies a niche segment that rewards the discerning driver who refuses to trade cargo versatility for sophistication. Volvo's long-standing safety-first reputation makes the V60 T6 a natural subject for serious scrutiny.

VERDICT

The 2021 Volvo V60 T6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 92 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
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Volvo V60 T6 as one of the more rewarding choices in the compact luxury wagon segment, praising its Scandinavian interior quality, composed driving character, and the credibility of Volvo's safety technology suite. Most professional assessments position it as a refined alternative for buyers who prioritize substance over flashier badge appeal.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15710

Index breakdown

Crash protection65/70
Avoidance tech7/10
Defect record20/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: NoStability 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 2021 Volvo V60 T6 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 1

Other V60 T6 years

Rivals in Sedan (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15710), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo V60 T6 2021. Class rank 28 of 94 in Sedan 2021. Methodology · Disclosure