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NHTSA crash test of the 2025 Volvo Xc90 T8 Plug-In

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2025 Volvo Xc90 T8 Plug-In

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

0Recalls
0Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE VOLVO XC90 T8 PLUG-IN

The Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In is a full-size three-row luxury SUV aimed at safety-conscious families who want electrified performance without sacrificing refinement. Sitting at the top of Volvo's lineup, the XC90 has long been a benchmark in its segment for prioritizing occupant protection, and the T8 plug-in hybrid variant carries that reputation forward into the 2025 model year with genuine credibility.

VERDICT

The 2025 Volvo Xc90 T8 Plug-In earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 96 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 most thoughtfully engineered luxury SUVs on the market, praising its cabin quality, driver-assistance technology, and the seamless integration of its plug-in hybrid powertrain. Most professional assessments position it as a top-tier choice for buyers who place safety and Swedish refinement above outright performance or cargo practicality.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 15.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20202

Index breakdown

Crash protection66/70
Avoidance tech10/10
Defect record20/20
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 2025 Volvo Xc90 T8 Plug-In at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

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

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths

Rivals in SUV (2025)

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 20202), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Volvo Xc90 T8 Plug-In 2025. Class rank 14 of 153 in SUV 2025. Methodology · Disclosure