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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Volvo Xc60 Recharge

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Volvo Xc60 Recharge

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

0Recalls
21Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC60 RECHARGE

The 2024 Volvo XC60 Recharge is a plug-in hybrid luxury compact SUV aimed squarely at buyers who want premium Scandinavian refinement paired with electrified efficiency. Sitting at the heart of Volvo's lineup, it targets safety-conscious professionals and families who expect both a serene driving experience and serious crash-protection credentials in a midsize footprint.

VERDICT

The 2024 Volvo Xc60 Recharge earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 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 Recharge as one of the most accomplished entries in the luxury compact SUV segment, praising its calm, composed ride quality, upscale cabin materials, and intuitive technology integration. Most find the driving dynamics polished rather than sporty, and the interior refinement is consistently highlighted as a benchmark for the class. Value relative to German competitors is frequently noted as a strength.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 13%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19289

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record17.75/20
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 2024 Volvo Xc60 Recharge at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

4reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 6Back Over Prevention 4Service Brakes 3Tires 3Unknown Or Other 3Forward Collision Avoidance 2

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19289), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc60 Recharge 2024. Class rank 12 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure