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NHTSA crash test of the 2021 Volvo Xc60 T5

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Volvo Xc60 T5

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

0Recalls
31Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC60 T5

The Volvo XC60 T5 is a compact luxury SUV that has carved out a strong reputation in one of the most competitive segments in the American market. Aimed at safety-conscious buyers who want premium refinement alongside genuine protection, the XC60 T5 sits at the heart of Volvo's lineup - a brand that has staked its entire identity on occupant safety for decades.

VERDICT

The 2021 Volvo Xc60 T5 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 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
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the XC60 as one of the most well-rounded entries in the compact luxury SUV segment, praising its composed driving character, upscale interior execution, and notably strong safety technology suite. Most professional assessments position it as a benchmark choice for buyers who prioritize occupant protection without sacrificing premium feel.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15725

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech7/10
Defect record17.5/20
Forward collision warning: StandardLane departure warning: NoStability 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 2021 Volvo Xc60 T5 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

3reported crash
0reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 9Unknown Or Other 8Service Brakes 7Forward Collision Avoidance 6Steering 5Engine 5

Other Xc60 T5 years

Rivals in SUV (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15725), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc60 T5 2021. Class rank 22 of 118 in SUV 2021. Methodology · Disclosure