DecodedCars5-star overall safety ratings
Recent model years that earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall crash rating, newest first and then by fewest recall campaigns.
Updated Oct 28, 2026 · How we calculate this →
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata leads this list (5★ · 0 recalls), ahead of the 2025 GMC Acadia (5★ · 0 recalls) and the 2025 Nissan Versa (5★ · 0 recalls).
The list covers 40 models from 15 makes. Subaru has 6, Chevrolet has 5, Cadillac has 5.
Rounding out the top ten: 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, 2025 Mazda CX-5, 2025 Subaru WRX, 2025 Infiniti QX50, 2025 Buick Envision, 2025 Subaru Outback.
Further down, places 38 to 40 go to the 2025 Cadillac XT6, the 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross, the 2025 Acura Integra (5★ · 1 recall for the last).
How to use this list: Only models tested under the current NHTSA program (2011 and later) can appear here. Five stars overall is a strong start — also look at rollover risk and which driver-assist features are standard. Ratings are per model year, so a used car from an earlier generation may not share the same stars. Use the car finder to combine five stars with the body style and fuel economy you need.