NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 Safety Ratings
The 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 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 T8, with its five-star overall NHTSA crash protection, presents a strong federal safety profile. It achieves a perfect score in avoidance technology evaluations. The model year has zero recall campaigns on file, reinforcing its status in the Exceptional band with a NHTSA Safety Index of 90/100.
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T8 SUV AWD holds a five-star overall NHTSA crash-test rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 90 out of 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 T8 ranks 11 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 | 15.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 37 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 11 of 93 SUVs tested for 2019 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8?
For the 2019 Volvo XC90 T8, the absence of any recall campaigns is a notable data point, contributing to its strong safety profile. This model year achieves a Safety Index of 90/100, driven by a crash-protection subscore of 66 out of 70. Its standard crash-avoidance technology, which includes forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, earned a perfect 10 out of 10. The NHTSA awarded the XC90 T8 a five-star overall rating, with five-star results in both frontal and side crash tests. The rollover assessment presents a 16 percent risk, corresponding to a four-star rating. The only area of concern in its data profile is a defect record subscore of 14 out of 20, influenced by 37 unverified owner complaints on file.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 perform in crash tests?
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T8 achieved a four out of five star rating for rollover protection from NHTSA, with a 16 percent rollover risk. This result, stemming from a "No Tip" dynamic tip test, marks the only category where the XC90 T8 did not receive a perfect score. In both frontal and side impact protection, the vehicle earned the highest possible rating of five stars, contributing to its overall five star safety rating.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13180
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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 T8 have any recalls?
The 2019 Volvo XC90 T8 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check, as recall records can be updated at any time.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8?
Owners have filed 37 unverified complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently alleged problem areas are the Electrical System (11 reports), Engine (9), and Unknown or Other (9), followed by Service Brakes (5) and Visibility (4). These are unverified consumer allegations, not established defects.
37 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8?
The 2019 XC90 T8 currently holds a clean recall record with NHTSA, showing zero campaigns on file. This is a favorable position for any used vehicle purchase. However, prospective buyers should always verify the specific VIN with NHTSA's database to ensure this status remains current, and to confirm that any recall remedy issued *after* this review was completed by the previous owner.
- Zero NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 XC90 T8, a notable distinction for a vehicle now seven years old.
- The defect record subscore of 14 out of 20 is the weakest component of the 90/100 Safety Index, pulled down by 37 unverified owner complaints, with Electrical System allegations (11 reports) leading all categories.
- Rollover protection is the only crash-test result below five stars for this model year, rated four out of five with a 16 percent rollover risk, though the dynamic tip test returned a No Tip result.
- All three primary crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are listed as standard on this 2019 configuration, earning a perfect 10 out of 10 avoidance-tech subscore.
RANKINGSWhere the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 places
The 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 safety questions
Was the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8, 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 T8 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 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 15.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8 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 T8?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 37 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Volvo Xc90 T8. 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 T8 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 13180), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Volvo Xc90 T8 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 11 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.