Volvo vehicles: safety, fuel economy, and recalls

Every Volvo model indexed from NHTSA and EPA. Use the table below to compare models or jump to a specific model for year-by-year detail.

Models

Avg safety (stars)

5.00

Recalls

Complaints

Safety ratings by model

Best NHTSA five-star overall rating across indexed trims. Models without NCAP data are omitted.

Models

Model	Best safety	Best MPG	Action
C40	not tested	n/a	View profile
Cab Behind Engine	not tested	n/a	View profile
Cab Over Engine HT	not tested	n/a	View profile
Cab Over Engine LT	not tested	n/a	View profile
EC40	not tested	106 mpg	View profile
EX30	not tested	n/a	View profile
EX30 CC	not tested	n/a	View profile
EX40	not tested	106 mpg	View profile
EX90	not tested	92 mpg	View profile
F12 w/F7 Cab	not tested	n/a	View profile
F6 w/F7 Cab	not tested	n/a	View profile
S60		n/a	View profile
S60 Cross Country	not tested	n/a	View profile
S80	not tested	n/a	View profile
S90	not tested	n/a	View profile
V60	not tested	n/a	View profile
V60CC	not tested	n/a	View profile
V90	not tested	n/a	View profile
V90CC	not tested	n/a	View profile
VS	not tested	n/a	View profile
VT	not tested	n/a	View profile
XC40	not tested	n/a	View profile
XC60		n/a	View profile
XC70	not tested	n/a	View profile
XC90	not tested	n/a	View profile

Recent Volvo recalls

Latest 10 NHTSA campaigns. Severity is inferred from campaign text.

26V136000 - 2026-03-11safety
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025-2026 EX30 and 2026 EX30CC vehicles. The seat belt warning system may not activate the audible warning chime as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
26V103000 - 2026-02-20safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
26V001000 - 2026-01-02safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2025 EX30 vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit and overheat.
25V908000 - 2025-12-23safety
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2024 C40BEV, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40, and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V818000 - 2025-11-25safety
SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2026 XC60MHEV, 2018 and 2025 XC60 vehicles. The front seat bolts may have been improperly tightened, resulting in loose bolts.
25V654000 - 2025-09-30safety
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2025 EX90 vehicles. A spindle nut may detach from the Power Operated Tailgate (POT) drive units, causing the tailgate to suddenly drop.
25V392000 - 2025-06-24safety
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2023 Volvo C40 BEV, 2025 EC40, 2023-2024 XC40 BEV, 2020-2026 XC90 PHEV, 2022-2026 XC60 PHEV, 2023-2025 S60 PHEV, 2024-2025 V60 PHEV, and 2025-2026 EX40 and 2025 S90 PHEV vehicles. In certain driving scenarios while coasting down a hill and using "B" mode or "One Pedal Drive," the vehicle may lose brake function.
25V282000 - 2025-05-08safety
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2021-2025 XC40, 2022 V90, 2022-2025 S90, V90CC, C40, XC60, 2023-2025 S60, V60, V60CC, XC90, and 2025 EC40 and EX40 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
25V179000 - 2025-03-24safety
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo Car) is recalling certain 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the battery is fully charged and the vehicle is parked.
25V104000 - 2025-02-19safety
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Volvo Car USA, LLC (Volvo) is recalling certain 2025 S90 vehicles. The windows may be improperly secured and detach.

Source: NHTSA Recalls API. Verify recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.

Frequently asked

How reliable is Volvo?+

NHTSA publishes consumer complaints by model and year. On CarCabin, the Volvo complaint total is 83. Raw counts favor high-volume brands, so compare against per-model detail on each profile rather than the raw total.

Where does the safety data come from?+

Five-star ratings come from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Not every trim and year is tested. Untested vehicles appear without a star score on their profile.

How often is Volvo data refreshed?+

We re-ingest NHTSA recalls and complaints on a recurring schedule. EPA fuel economy is refreshed annually from the bulk dataset. See the methodology page for details.

Disclaimer. CarCabin is not a dealer, mechanic, or automotive advisor. Recall data should always be verified at nhtsa.gov with your VIN. This page is for educational purposes only.