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NHTSA crash test of the 2021 Volvo Xc60 T6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2021 Volvo Xc60 T6

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

0Recalls
31Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC60 T6

The Volvo XC60 T6 is a turbocharged and supercharged luxury compact SUV that competes at the heart of one of the most crowded segments in the American market. Aimed at safety-conscious premium buyers who want Scandinavian refinement alongside genuine crash-test credibility, the XC60 has long been a flagship of Volvo's commitment to occupant protection. Our coverage spans the 2019 through 2021 model years.

VERDICT

The 2021 Volvo Xc60 T6 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 benchmark luxury compact SUVs, praising its refined interior, composed ride quality, and the breadth of its available driver-assistance technology. Most professional assessments position it as a top-tier choice in the segment, with safety hardware and overall polish frequently highlighted as core strengths.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 14.7%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 15726

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 T6 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 T6 years

Rivals in SUV (2021)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 15726), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc60 T6 2021. Class rank 23 of 118 in SUV 2021. Methodology · Disclosure