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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Volvo Xc60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Volvo Xc60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In

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

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC60 T8 POLESTAR ENGINEERED PLUG-IN

The 2025 Volvo XC60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In is a performance-tuned variant of Volvo's mid-size luxury SUV, blending the brand's Scandinavian safety heritage with Polestar's high-output electrified powertrain. It sits at the top of the XC60 lineup and targets buyers who want a premium daily driver with genuine performance credentials and an uncompromising commitment to occupant protection.

VERDICT

The 2025 Volvo Xc60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 96 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 stronger entries in the mid-size luxury SUV segment, praising its refined interior, strong safety technology suite, and premium feel. The Polestar Engineered variant typically draws attention for its elevated performance character, and critics broadly view the XC60 family as a benchmark choice for buyers who prioritize occupant safety alongside luxury.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 13%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20199

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
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 2025 Volvo Xc60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 1

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20199), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc60 T8 Polestar Engineered Plug-In 2025. Class rank 13 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure