NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 Safety Ratings
The 2025 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 25 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 achieves an overall 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing, a top rating. This comprehensive protection, coupled with standard crash-avoidance technology across all trims, contributes to its strong NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The model year has no recalls on file, further underscoring its robust safety presentation by federal data standards.
The 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 SUV AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 94/100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 ranks 29 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 | 25 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 29 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5?
The 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 holds its Safety Index at 94/100, matching the 2024 model year exactly and sustaining the Exceptional band for a second consecutive year. That stability is meaningful: it reflects no erosion in any of the three scoring pillars. Crash protection contributes 66 of a possible 70 points, anchored by five-star overall, frontal, and side ratings from NHTSA. The four-star rollover result, paired with an 18 percent rollover risk and a No Tip dynamic outcome, is the sole constraint on a perfect crash-protection score. Avoidance technology earns a full 10 out of 10, with forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard equipment. The defect record component scores 18 out of 20, supported by zero recall campaigns for the model year. The 25 reported complaints introduce a note of caution worth monitoring: Back Over Prevention and Forward Collision Avoidance together account for 10 of those allegations, which is notable given that active-safety systems are a core part of this vehicle's safety proposition. None of these allegations have been validated, but the concentration in safety-adjacent technology is a pattern the Safety Desk will continue to watch as more reports are filed.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 achieved an overall five-star safety rating from NHTSA, matching this top score in both frontal and side crash tests. The rollover protection rating came in at four stars, with an 18 percent rollover risk and a "No Tip" result in the dynamic tip test. This single four-star rating prevents a clean sweep of perfect scores across all categories.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20200
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 have any recalls?
The 2025 Volvo XC90 B5 carries zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no open recall components to flag, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA before purchase, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5?
NHTSA has received 25 unverified owner complaints for this model year. The most frequently alleged problem areas are Back Over Prevention with 6 reports, followed by the Electrical System with 5, and Service Brakes, Forward Collision Avoidance, and Unknown or Other categories each with 4. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
25 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5?
Zero recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. However, as it is a one year old model entering the used market, buyers should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall database before purchase. Recall filings can occur after a vehicle changes hands, and verifying that any future remedy has been completed is the buyer's responsibility.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file with NHTSA for the 2025 XC90 B5, a distinction that directly supports its 18-out-of-20 defect record score and contributes to the 94/100 Safety Index.
- The NHTSA rollover rating of four stars, with an 18 percent rollover risk, is the only crash-test result below five stars and the primary reason crash protection scores 66 rather than the maximum 70 points.
- Ten of the 25 unverified owner complaints target Back Over Prevention and Forward Collision Avoidance systems specifically, a concentration in active-safety technology that is worth monitoring as the complaint record grows.
- The 2025 Safety Index of 94/100 is unchanged from the 2024 model year, confirming that no scoring pillar weakened in the transition between years and that the Exceptional band designation carries over on identical underlying data.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 places
The 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 safety questions
Was the 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 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 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 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 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 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 2025 Volvo Xc90 B5?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 25 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 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 (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20200), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc90 B5 2025.
- 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 29 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- 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.