Safest Cars in America 2026 - How They Are Tested (Official IIHS Results)

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has released its official 2026 Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ results. 63 vehicles earn IIHS awards in 2026 — 45 Top Safety Pick+ and 18 Top Safety Pick — with tougher crash test criteria including a new vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test at speeds up to 43 mph. We break down every winner, every test, and what the new IIHS 2026 requirements mean before you buy your next car or SUV. 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ Kia K4, Mazda 3, Nissan Sentra, Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Audi A5, Audi A6 Sportback e-tron, Genesis G80, Genesis GV60, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-50, Subaru Forester, Honda Passport, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia EV9, Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-90, Nissan Murano, Nissan Pathfinder, Subaru Ascent, Subaru Outback, Audi Q5, BMW X3, BMW X5, Genesis GV70, Genesis GV80, Infiniti QX60, Lexus NX, Rivian R1S, Volvo EX90, Tesla Cybertruck 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius, Honda Accord, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Buick Enclave, Ford Explorer, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen Atlas, Lincoln Nautilus, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC90, Audi Q7, Infiniti QX80, Nissan Armada, Toyota Tundra ► These results are valid only for models sold in the USA Comment, like, dislike, share! 🤟 Don't miss next car videos, subscribe now ► https://goo.gl/5i54Vg ✅ Source: IIHS Original content at iihs.org or Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ7rCjQe2LSyl9uT7A9Zr4g If you are interested to request to use the original content for any purpose, please contact legal@iihs.org.

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