MotorCaliberNHTSA Safety Index
NHTSA crash test of the 2024 Volvo Xc90 Recharge

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2024 Volvo Xc90 Recharge

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

0Recalls
30Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC90 RECHARGE

The Volvo XC90 Recharge is a plug-in hybrid three-row luxury SUV aimed squarely at families who want premium comfort alongside a meaningful commitment to electrification. Positioned at the top of Volvo's lineup, it competes in one of the most demanding segments in the market, where safety expectations are high and the brand's Scandinavian safety heritage carries real weight.

VERDICT

The 2024 Volvo Xc90 Recharge 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 XC90 Recharge as one of the most refined and well-rounded luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs available, praising its upscale interior, composed ride quality, and strong suite of driver assistance technology. Most consider it a benchmark in the segment, though some note the transition-era platform relative to newer full-electric Volvo architecture.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19292

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 Recharge at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. 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

Rivals in SUV (2024)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 19292), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc90 Recharge 2024. Class rank 15 of 144 in SUV 2024. Methodology · Disclosure