This table pulls together public safety, recall and fuel economy data for 346 current models: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, NHTSA recall and complaint records, and EPA fuel economy ratings. Click a column to sort it, filter by body style, or open any car for the detail and sources. 96 models currently have an NHTSA overall rating.
5-star SUVs
5-star sedans
5-star pickups
Every model
| Model | Body | NHTSA overall | Recalls (MY) | Complaints (prior MY) | Best EPA |
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Sources: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, NHTSA recalls and complaints, EPA fueleconomy.gov. Recalls are for the current model year; complaints are for the prior model year, since new models have had little time on the road.
Questions
Which new SUVs have a 5-star NHTSA rating?
Every SUV listed under 5-star SUVs on this page holds a 5 of 5 overall rating from NHTSA for its most recent rated model year. 96 of the 346 models we track currently have an overall NHTSA rating. Open any model for the frontal, side and rollover scores and the source.
How often is this data updated?
We refresh it from NHTSA and the EPA regularly, and each car page shows which model year a rating or figure applies to. New ratings and recalls are published by the agencies at any time, so check the official source on the day you buy.
Is a car with more recalls a worse car?
Not necessarily. Recalls mean a defect was found and is being fixed for free, and brands that recall proactively can show higher counts. What matters for you is that every open recall on your specific VIN is completed before you take delivery.