NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 scores 94 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 30 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Volvo XC90 B5 presents an exceptional safety profile, achieving a perfect five-star overall crash performance rating from NHTSA. Its NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100 further underscores this, placing it firmly in the "Exceptional" band. This performance is supported by a clean recall record and a perfect score in avoidance technology.
The 2024 Volvo XC90 B5 SUV AWD holds a five-star NHTSA overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, sourced from NHTSA crash-test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 144 SUVs from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 ranks 13 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 94 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 5 / 5 / 4 stars |
| Rollover risk | 17.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 30 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 13 of 144 SUVs tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5?
The 2024 Volvo XC90 B5 lands at a Safety Index of 94/100, a two-point dip from the 2023 model year's 96/100, yet both years sit firmly in the Exceptional band. The movement is modest and traceable to the defect-record sub-score of 18.25/20 rather than any crash-test regression, since crash protection holds at 66/70 and avoidance technology earns a perfect 10/10. What distinguishes this specific model year most sharply is its zero-recall standing: no campaign has been opened against it, which is a meaningful data point when evaluating a vehicle now circulating on the used market. The complaint pool of 30 reported incidents is relatively contained, though the concentration of 15 alleged Electrical System issues and 3 alleged Forward Collision Avoidance concerns is worth noting given that forward collision warning is a standard safety feature on this year's build. The five-star overall NHTSA rating, supported by five-star frontal and side scores, anchors the crash-protection sub-score near the top of its range. The four-star rollover result with an 18 percent risk figure and a No Tip dynamic outcome rounds out a crash-test picture that is competitive without being perfect.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Volvo XC90 B5 achieved an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA, matching the top marks in both frontal and side protection. Its rollover resistance rating, however, stands at four stars, with an 18 percent risk of rollover. This model demonstrated no tip in dynamic testing, yet the four-star assessment remains its only rating below the maximum possible score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19290
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 have any recalls?
The 2024 Volvo XC90 B5 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database, as campaigns can be added at any time after a vehicle enters service.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5?
NHTSA has received 30 unverified owner complaints for this model year. Alleged problem areas include the Electrical System (15 reports), Back Over Prevention (6), Unknown Or Other (6), Power Train (5), Engine (4), and Forward Collision Avoidance (3). These are unverified consumer allegations, not confirmed defects.
30 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5?
The 2024 XC90 B5 has no recalls on file, a rare occurrence for a new model year. However, buyers should still run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm this status has not changed and that any potential remedy work is documented.
- The 2024 model year carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a distinction that sets it apart from many vehicles of similar age on the used market.
- The Safety Index dropped two points from the 2023 model year's 96/100 to 94/100, with the defect-record sub-score of 18.25/20 being the factor pulling below a perfect reading rather than any crash-test decline.
- Fifteen of the 30 unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA allege Electrical System problems, and three separately allege issues with Forward Collision Avoidance, a system that is standard equipment on this model year.
- NHTSA's rollover assessment for this model year returned a four-star rating with an 18 percent risk figure and a No Tip result on the dynamic test, the only star rating below five in an otherwise top-scoring crash-test profile.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 places
The 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 safety questions
Was the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 94 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 5 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 17.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5 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 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 30 owner complaints are on file for the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B5. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Xc90 B5 years
Rivals in SUV (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Tesla Model Y Rwd | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness | 98/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus Rz 450e | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2024 Buick Encore GX | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 2 |
| 2024 Nissan Murano | 95/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19290), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc90 B5 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 13 of 144 in the SUV class for 2024.
- 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.