MODEL
Volvo Xc40
NHTSA safety across every Volvo Xc40 model year we cover.
Across the 1 model year of the Volvo Xc40 we cover (2024 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 4 recalls have been issued across those years.
The 2024 Volvo XC40 is a compact luxury SUV competing in one of the most crowded and safety-conscious segments in the American market. Positioned as Volvo's entry point into its SUV lineup, it targets urban professionals and small families who want Scandinavian design sensibility and the brand's long-standing safety reputation in a manageable, city-friendly package.
Volvo has built its entire brand identity around safety, which makes the 2024 XC40's absence from NHTSA crash testing a notable gap in the official record. MotorCaliber cannot assign a Safety Index to this model year because NHTSA has not published star ratings for the 2024 XC40 - shoppers who prioritize federally verified crash scores will need to weigh that limitation carefully before buying. On the recall front, the 2024 XC40 carries 4 recalls across the model year we cover. That number sits on the higher end for a single model year in this segment, and it deserves attention even though recalls represent proactive manufacturer corrections rather than confirmed field failures. Shoppers should verify that any prospective purchase has had all open recalls resolved through the NHTSA VIN lookup tool. Owner complaints logged with NHTSA total 9 for this model year, a relatively modest count. Among those, 1 involved a reported crash. No fires, injuries, or deaths were reported. These remain unverified allegations, but the single crash complaint is worth noting. The overall complaint volume does not suggest a systemic safety crisis, yet the combination of no crash-test data and 4 recalls means buyers are working with an incomplete safety picture. The XC40's brand pedigree is real, but the 2024 data asks you to take some of that on faith.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the XC40 for its distinctive Scandinavian styling, upscale cabin materials, and composed, comfortable ride quality that feels polished for the segment. The interior layout and infotainment integration draw consistent positive attention. Some reviewers note that the cabin can feel compact for rear passengers, and a few point to the infotainment learning curve as a minor friction point in an otherwise refined package.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2024 XC40, meaning there are no official federal star ratings to reference. Shoppers relying on government crash data to compare vehicles will find this model year unrated.
- The 2024 XC40 has 4 NHTSA recalls for this model year. Before purchasing, run the VIN through NHTSA's free lookup tool to confirm all recall repairs have been completed by a Volvo dealer.
- Owner complaints to NHTSA total 9 for the 2024 model year, including 1 reported crash. While the volume is low and these are unverified allegations, the crash-related complaint is worth asking about when shopping used or dealer stock.
- The absence of NHTSA crash-test data does not mean the XC40 is unsafe, but it does mean shoppers cannot make a direct apples-to-apples federal safety comparison with competitors that have been tested. Consider checking whether Euro NCAP ratings for the equivalent model generation are available as a supplementary reference.
Most-recalled year on record: 2024 Volvo Xc40 with 4 recalls.