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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Volvo Xc40 B5

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Volvo Xc40 B5

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

0Recalls
14Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC40 B5

The Volvo XC40 B5 is a compact luxury SUV aimed squarely at urban and suburban buyers who want premium refinement without the bulk of a larger crossover. Positioned as Volvo's entry point into the luxury SUV space, the XC40 carries the brand's longstanding reputation for prioritizing occupant protection above nearly everything else. If safety is your primary purchase criterion in this segment, this model demands serious attention.

VERDICT

The 2024 Volvo Xc40 B5 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 93 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Both frontal and side crash protection reached the full 5 stars. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

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

Reviewers generally regard the XC40 as one of the more thoughtfully designed entries in the compact luxury SUV segment, praising its distinctive Scandinavian interior aesthetic and the sense of solidity it projects. Most professional assessments position it as a strong choice for buyers who prioritize a refined, safety-conscious ownership experience over outright performance or maximum cargo versatility.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 16.4%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19285

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record17.25/20
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 2024 Volvo Xc40 B5 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

4reported crash
0reported fire
3reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsService Brakes 4Back Over Prevention 4Unknown Or Other 4Forward Collision Avoidance 3Engine 2Electrical System 2

Other Xc40 B5 years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19285), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc40 B5 2024. Class rank 20 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure