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NHTSA crash test of the 2023 Volvo Xc60 B6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2023 Volvo Xc60 B6

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

0Recalls
47Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC60 B6

The 2023 Volvo XC60 B6 is a midsize luxury SUV that competes in one of the most contested segments in the American market. Powered by a mild-hybrid inline-four with an electric supercharger, it targets safety-conscious premium buyers who want Scandinavian refinement without sacrificing real-world protection. It is a vehicle that wears its safety heritage as a central part of its identity, and the federal data largely backs that up.

VERDICT

The 2023 Volvo Xc60 B6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 95 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 XC60 as one of the more polished and well-rounded entries in the midsize luxury SUV class, praising its composed ride, upscale cabin, and comprehensive suite of driver-assistance features. Most consider it a benchmark for how safety and refinement can coexist, though some note the infotainment approach requires an adjustment period.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 18688

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18.75/20
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 Xc60 B6 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

2reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 17Unknown Or Other 11Service Brakes 8Forward Collision Avoidance 6Visibility/Wiper 5Fuel/Propulsion System 5

Rivals in SUV (2023)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 18688), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc60 B6 2023. Class rank 15 of 139 in SUV 2023. Methodology · Disclosure