2021 Volvo XC90 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
3
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
6
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 1 report injuries (2 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2021 Volvo XC90 vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 1 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskHigh-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module… · Mar 24, 2025
- Crash riskSecond-row seat belt buckle and lower belt anchor bolts may not be tightened… · Dec 7, 2023
- Crash riskDuring steering gear assembly, double screws may have been assembled on top of… · Jan 5, 2023
- Crash riskAn improperly welded rotor and shaft may separate within the integrated brake… · Sep 15, 2021
- Crash riskSeat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent… · Sep 1, 2021
- Crash riskSupplementary Restraint System (SRS) control unit may not have been properly… · Jan 7, 2021