NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 Safety Record
The 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 has no open recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, and owner complaints total just 30 reports. However, NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year, leaving no federal star ratings or Safety Index score by which to assess its crashworthiness. No crash-safety conclusion can be drawn from the federal data.
The 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 30 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5?
The 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 has no open recalls on record, indicating that federal regulators have not identified a systemic safety defect requiring a manufacturer-backed remedy campaign. The vehicle's Safety Index is not available, as NHTSA did not conduct a full array of crash tests for this model year. Consumers should be aware that while the 2020 and 2021 XC40 model years achieved Safety Index scores of 87 and 92 respectively, these ratings are specific to those years and do not apply to the 2019 model. The 2019 XC40 T5 has generated 30 unverified owner complaints. These complaints are distributed across several mechanically distinct systems, including Service Brakes, Air Bags, Engine, and Structure. No single component or system accounts for a disproportionate share of these reports, suggesting the absence of a concentrated safety concern in the complaint data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 have any recalls?
The 2019 Volvo XC40 T5 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no components flagged, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year in the federal record.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5?
NHTSA has logged 30 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Unknown Or Other components (7 reports), Engine (5), and Service Brakes (5), followed by unverified allegations involving Air Bags (4), Structure (3), and Seat Belts (3). These are consumer-submitted allegations, not established facts.
30 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5?
The 2019 XC40 T5 has no open recalls on file with NHTSA at the model-year level. Despite this, consumers considering a specific unit should always check its VIN at nhtsa.gov. This confirms no open recall applies to that individual vehicle.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 XC40 T5, meaning this model year has no Safety Index and no star ratings. No safety conclusion, positive or negative, can be drawn from that absence alone.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year with NHTSA, the only model year in the XC40 T5 record reviewed here to carry that figure.
- Thirty unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, with Service Brakes and Air Bags each accounting for four to five allegations, making those the components most worth discussing with a qualified inspector.
- Tested sibling years, the 2020 at Safety Index 87 and the 2021 at Safety Index 92, exist in the NHTSA record and can provide crash-test reference points, but their scores do not apply to or predict the 2019 model year.
FAQ2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 safety questions
Was the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 30 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 30 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Volvo Xc40 T5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc40 T5 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.