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NHTSA crash test of the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2019 Volvo Xc90 T6

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

0Recalls
37Complaints
1Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC90 T6

The Volvo XC90 T6 is a three-row luxury SUV competing in one of the most hotly contested segments in the American market. Built around Volvo's long-standing safety-first identity, the XC90 targets affluent families who want premium refinement without compromising protection. The T6 designation signals the supercharged and turbocharged four-cylinder powertrain, blending performance with Volvo's signature Scandinavian restraint.

VERDICT

The 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 90 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 as one of the benchmark luxury SUVs in its class, praising its sophisticated cabin, driver-assistance technology, and brand commitment to occupant safety. Most acknowledge that the T6 powertrain delivers adequate performance while keeping the focus on composed, family-oriented driving. A common observation is that the XC90 prioritizes refinement and safety over outright sportiness.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 17.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13179

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record14/20
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 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

2reported crash
3reported fire
8reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 11Unknown Or Other 9Engine 9Service Brakes 5Visibility 4Air Bags 3

Other Xc90 T6 years

Rivals in SUV (2019)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 13179), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc90 T6 2019. Class rank 10 of 93 in SUV 2019. Methodology · Disclosure