News releases

Oct 31, 2024 — The recently updated moderate overlap front test tripped up two vehicles, while another pair stumbled in the longstanding small overlap test.

Oct 10, 2024 — More than 60% of 2024 models tested so far earn good ratings, compared with 17% in the program’s first year.

Sept 12, 2024 — The new winners bring the total number of vehicles earning this year’s TOP SAFETY PICK+ award to 38 and the number earning TOP SAFETY PICK to 53.

Aug 1, 2024 — The 2025 BMW X5, 2024 Lexus NX and 2024 Volvo XC90 qualify for the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award.

Jul 25, 2024 — Vehicles built after March 2024 qualify for a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test.

Jul 23, 2024 — The new midsize electric SUV earns a TOP SAFETY PICK award after Kia fixed an issue with headlight aim.

Jul 18, 2024 — Seven out of eight small SUVs tested earn advanced or superior ratings from IIHS for rear crash prevention.

Jul 9, 2024 — With updated seat belts in the rear, the 2025 model earns an acceptable rating in the revised moderate overlap front test.

Jun 28, 2024 — With a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test, the midsize plug-in hybrid SUV offers stellar protection for back seat passengers.

Jun 13, 2024 — The midsize luxury SUV earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test.

Jun 6, 2024 — The longstanding small overlap front test proved challenging for two top-selling models.

May 22, 2024 — IIHS and Consumer Reports are raising the bar for their recommended used and new vehicles for young drivers now that prices have stabilized.

May 2, 2024 — The 2024 Ioniq 5 earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, while the 2024 Santa Fe and Sonata each qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK.

Apr 25, 2024 — Only one of the first 10 small SUVs evaluated earns a good rating in the new, higher-speed front crash prevention evaluation, which evaluates performance with a motorcycle and semitrailer as well as a passenger car.

Apr 23, 2024 — The 2024 G80 and G90 qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.

Apr 2, 2024 — A good rating in the updated moderate overlap front test boosts the electric pickup to TOP SAFETY PICK+ status.

Mar 12, 2024 — Only one of 14 partial driving automation systems evaluated earns an acceptable rating for its safeguards designed to prevent misuse and lapses of attention.

Feb 27, 2024 — The new requirements challenge automakers to offer better protection for back seat passengers and improve their pedestrian crash avoidance systems.

Dec 20, 2023 — The minivan qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award with an acceptable rating in the updated side crash test.

Dec 14, 2023 — Three out of eight midsize luxury SUVs earn good ratings in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, while two more are rated acceptable.

Dec 12, 2023 — The award applies to vehicles built after March 2023, when Nissan made adjustments to the headlights.

Nov 29, 2023 — An acceptable rating in the driver-side small overlap front crash test prevents the midsize SUV from qualifying for TOP SAFETY PICK.

Nov 7, 2023 — Three of four large pickups tested earn poor ratings in the Institute's updated moderate overlap front test, but the group performed well in the updated side test.

Nov 2, 2023 — An update to the 2024 Kia Carnival corrected a flaw that caused a second-row seat to break loose during the IIHS side crash test.

Oct 26, 2023 — The two wagons were redesigned for the 2024 model year with better side protection and standard good-rated headlights.