Volvo XC60 Safety Rating by Year
NHTSA has published crash-test ratings for the Volvo XC60 in 7 model years from 2011 to 2017; the 2017 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Check a specific XC60’s crash and title history below.
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Volvo XC60— By the Numbers
- Model years rated, 2011–2017
- 7
- 2017 overall rating
- 5★
- Highest overall on record
- 5★
- Lowest rollover risk shown (2011–2017)
- 17.6%
- Recall campaigns, 2017 record
- 4
Model years rated, 2011–2017
2017 overall rating
Highest overall on record
Lowest rollover risk shown (2011–2017)
Recall campaigns, 2017 record
Quick Answer
- What is the Volvo XC60 safety rating?
- NHTSA has published crash-test ratings for the Volvo XC60 in 7 model years from 2011 to 2017; the 2017 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. A rating applies to one model year and one body style or drivetrain, so check the year you are actually buying.
- Which Volvo XC60 years have the highest safety rating?
- The 2011–2017 model years earned 5 stars overall, the highest score on record.
- Did NHTSA rate every Volvo XC60 model year?
- No. Every model year from 2011 to 2017 has a rating on record. NHTSA's crash-test database lists no XC60 for 2018–2025.
What changed across Volvo XC60 model years
The crash-test results match from 2011 to 2017, so what sets the years apart in this record is the recall and complaint history, and those counts do differ from year to year. Nothing here covers any XC60 after 2017, so a later car cannot borrow these results.
The overall score reaches its highest, 5 stars, in 2011–2017.
Volvo XC60 safety ratings, year by year
From 2011 through 2017 the XC60's crash-test results never change: the overall, frontal, side, pole and rollover scores and the rollover risk repeat in every year, with no year skipped.
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover | Rollover risk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% | |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% | |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% | |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% | |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% | |
| 2012 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% | |
| 2011 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17.6% |
The ratings describe the XC60NHTSA crashed. Check the one you’re buying.
Salvage and rebuilt brands, reported accidents and odometer records follow the VIN.
Recalls and complaints by model year
NHTSA files these beside each year's crash-test results. They describe what owners and the agency reported afterwards, not how the vehicle was built to perform in a crash.
| Model year | Recall campaigns | Owner complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| 2013 | 3 | 66 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 46 | 0 |
| 2011 | 4 | 36 | 0 |
Whether a recall was repaired on a particular car is in the manufacturer’s records for that VIN; a dealer or NHTSA’s VIN lookup can confirm it. The recall check by VIN lists the campaigns filed for a model and year.
Buying a used XC60: which year's rating applies
A rating belongs to one model year and one version. Before relying on any figure on this page, match it to the XC60 in front of you.
The results printed for 2011 and 2012 come from the AWD version, and the results from 2013 onward come from the FWD version. NHTSA also rated another version in each of those years, so check the drivetrain on the listing against the version these results come from before leaning on them.
No crash-test result changes between years, so choosing between a 2011 and a 2017 comes down to the car itself: its condition, service records and title history. Read the model year off the VIN, because this record covers only 2011 through 2017.
Recall campaigns were issued against every model year from 2011 to 2017. Check the VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup for open campaigns and ask for dealer records showing the completed work before you buy.
How NHTSA's ratings work
NHTSA announced new NCAP crash tests and rating criteria in July 2008, including a new overall rating that combines the frontal, side and rollover results. It then postponed the change by a year: the new criteria apply to vehicles tested beginning with model year 2011, not 2010 as first announced.
In NHTSA's own words, its rollover resistance ratings “estimate the risk of rollover if a vehicle is involved in a single-vehicle crash.”
One limit applies to every vehicle here. NHTSA notes that the frontal crash rating “depends on vehicle mass, and cannot be compared across vehicle weight classes” — a full-size truck's frontal stars and a compact car's are not the same measure.
- Federal Register, 73 FR 79206 (Dec. 24, 2008) — new NCAP criteria begin with model year 2011
- Federal Register, 73 FR 40016 (July 11, 2008) — NCAP testing and rating changes, including the overall rating
- Federal Register, 68 FR 59250 (Oct. 14, 2003) — NCAP rollover resistance ratings
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Other models’ safety ratings
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Volvo XC60 Safety FAQ
What NHTSA’s record shows across model years, and what it cannot tell you about one car.
What is the Volvo XC60 safety rating?+
NHTSA has published crash-test ratings for the Volvo XC60 in 7 model years from 2011 to 2017; the 2017 earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. A rating applies to one model year and one body style or drivetrain, so check the year you are actually buying.
Which Volvo XC60 years have the highest safety rating?+
The 2011–2017 model years earned 5 stars overall, the highest score on record.
Did NHTSA rate every Volvo XC60 model year?+
No. Every model year from 2011 to 2017 has a rating on record. NHTSA's crash-test database lists no XC60 for 2018–2025.
Are Volvo XC60 ratings from before 2011 comparable?+
Not like for like. NHTSA changed its crash tests and rating criteria starting with model year 2011, so this page lists 2011 and later only. Earlier ratings came from different tests.
Does the rating apply to a used XC60?+
It applies to the XC60 as built. A used one that has been in a serious crash, rebuilt from salvage or had airbags replaced is no longer the vehicle NHTSA tested. NHTSA's 2017 record lists 4 recall campaigns; a VIN check shows that car's title brands and reported accidents, plus the recall campaigns filed for its model and year.
Every year’s rating is for the model. The VIN is for the car.
A crash rating can’t see a salvage or rebuilt title, reported accidents or an odometer rollback. The VIN record can.
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