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NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Volvo Xc90 B6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Volvo Xc90 B6

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

0Recalls
30Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC90 B6

The Volvo XC90 B6 is a three-row luxury SUV that competes at the upper end of the premium family hauler segment. Aimed at safety-conscious buyers who want Scandinavian refinement alongside genuine crash protection, the XC90 has long been one of Volvo's flagship models. The B6 mild-hybrid powertrain positions it as a modern, efficiency-minded choice for families who refuse to compromise on protection.

VERDICT

The 2024 Volvo Xc90 B6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 94 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 Volvo XC90 as one of the most polished and thoughtfully engineered luxury three-row SUVs on the market. They tend to praise its calm, composed character, upscale interior quality, and the brand's deeply embedded safety philosophy. Most consider it a benchmark in the segment for buyers who prioritize occupant protection alongside premium refinement.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 17.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19291

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record18.25/20
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 2024 Volvo Xc90 B6 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

3reported crash
0reported fire
1reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 15Back Over Prevention 6Unknown Or Other 6Power Train 5Engine 4Forward Collision Avoidance 3

Other Xc90 B6 years

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19291), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc90 B6 2024. Class rank 14 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure