NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 Safety Ratings
The 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 scores 90 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 37 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 has no recalls on file with federal safety regulators. This absence of corrective action, combined with five-star overall NHTSA crash protection, contributes to its Exceptional NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100. Standard crash-avoidance technology across all variants further strengthens the model's safety profile.
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100, sourced from NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 93 SUVs from 2019 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 ranks 10 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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| NHTSA Safety Index | 90 / 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 | 37 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 10 of 93 SUVs tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6?
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 achieved a perfect 10/10 in the avoidance technology pillar, a direct result of standard-equipment forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. This contributed to its exceptional overall Safety Index score of 90/100. Crash protection earned 66 of a possible 70 points, with the rollover rating, indicating an 18 percent risk, as the only limiting factor. The vehicle's defect record pillar scored 14/20, notable for the absence of any recall campaigns for a model now seven years in service. While 37 unverified owner complaints have been registered, primarily concerning the Electrical System and Engine, these do not alter the federal crash-test or recall data foundational to this Safety Index.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 perform in crash tests?
NHTSA awarded the 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 five stars overall, with five stars in both the frontal and side crash categories. The one area that steps back is rollover, rated four out of five stars, with an 18 percent calculated rollover risk and a dynamic tip test result of No Tip. No category goes unrated.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13179
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NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 have any recalls?
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T6 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean record contributes directly to its defect record sub-score of 14 out of 20 within the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6?
NHTSA has received 37 unverified owner complaints for this model year. Alleged problem areas include the Electrical System (11 reports), Engine (9), Unknown or Other (9), and Service Brakes (5). Separately, consumers have alleged 2 crashes, 3 fire-related incidents, and 8 injuries. These are unverified allegations, not established facts.
37 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6?
Used shoppers should run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup tool to confirm no new campaigns have been opened after the data snapshot used here. Even with zero recalls currently on file, verifying remedy completion status by VIN is standard due diligence for any seven-year-old vehicle changing hands.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 XC90 T6 specifically, a meaningful data point for a vehicle at this age in the used market.
- NHTSA's rollover rating for this model year is four out of five stars, with an 18 percent rollover risk figure and a No Tip result on the dynamic test.
- All three crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard on this trim, earning a perfect 10/10 avoidance sub-score.
- Eleven of the 37 unverified consumer complaints filed with NHTSA cite the Electrical System as the affected component, the single largest complaint category for this model year.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 places
The 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 safety questions
Was the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 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 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 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 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6 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 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 37 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T6. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash or a fire.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Xc90 T6 years
Rivals in SUV (2019)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Tesla Model X 60d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X 75d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X 90d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X P100d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Tesla Model X P90d | 94/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Nissan Murano | 93/100 | 5 of 5 | 1 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 13179), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc90 T6 2019.
- 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 10 of 93 in the SUV class for 2019.
- 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.