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2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 Safety Record

The 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 47 owner complaints on file.

Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar

0Recalls
47Complaints
0Investigations
VERDICT

The 2023 Volvo XC60 Polestar Engineered T8 carries no crash-test ratings from NHTSA. With no federal evaluation on file, the agency has not assigned a Safety Index or star ratings to this specific model. The federal record shows a Light recall and complaint burden for the vehicle, registering zero open recall campaigns and 47 unverified owner complaints. The absence of crash-test data precludes any judgment on collision safety for this model year.

The 2023 Volvo XC60 Polestar Engineered T8 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
WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 safety at a glance (source: NHTSA)
NHTSA crash testNot crash-tested
Recall and complaint burdenLight
Recalls on file0
Owner complaints47 (unverified allegations)
Data verifiedOct 1, 2026

ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8?

The 2023 Volvo XC60 Polestar Engineered T8 arrives with no active recall campaigns, placing it in the Light recall and complaint burden band. This low recall volume is paired with a modest 47 unverified owner complaints. Of these, 17 allegations concern the Electrical System, a notable concentration given the trim's plug-in hybrid powertrain. Six reports mention Forward Collision Avoidance issues, touching on active-safety components and representing the most frequent consumer concerns beyond electrical matters, though all remain unverified. No adjacent crash-test data exists for this specific model year in NHTSA records, leaving no comparable crash-test results for context.

NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 have any recalls?

The 2023 Volvo XC60 Polestar Engineered T8 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no recall-related park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. Shoppers should still verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov, as recall records are updated continuously.

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 at NHTSA as of 2026-10-01. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8?

NHTSA has logged 47 unverified owner complaints against this model year. The top alleged problem areas are the Electrical System with 17 reports, Unknown or Other issues with 11, Service Brakes with 8, Forward Collision Avoidance with 6, and Visibility and Wiper systems along with the Fuel and Propulsion System each with 5. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.

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

USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8?

A significant concern for the 2023 XC60 Polestar Engineered T8 is its recall record; all prospective owners should verify the completion status of any outstanding campaigns through NHTSA's VIN lookup tool.

  • NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Volvo XC60 Polestar Engineered T8, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year and trim.
  • Zero recall campaigns are on file for this model year, but shoppers should verify their individual VIN at nhtsa.gov because recall records are updated on a rolling basis.
  • The Electrical System is the most-alleged problem area with 17 unverified consumer complaints, a notable concentration for a plug-in hybrid trim whose high-voltage architecture is central to its powertrain.
  • Eight unverified complaints allege Service Brake concerns and six allege Forward Collision Avoidance issues, making those active-safety-adjacent components the second and third most-reported categories in this model year's complaint record.

FAQ2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 safety questions

Was the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 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 47 owner complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 have?

According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 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 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8?

According to NHTSA's complaint database, 47 owner complaints are on file for the 2023 Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.

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HOW THIS PAGE WAS MADE
  • DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc60 Polestar Engineered T8 2023.
  • 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.