News releases

May 27, 2026 — An updated list of used and new vehicles for young drivers can help families prioritize safety on a budget.

May 14, 2026 — New test results propel the 2026 Hyundai Palisade and the 2026 Toyota Prius to the Institute's highest accolade.

Mar 24, 2026 — The Institute is pushing automakers to improve crash avoidance systems and provide superior back seat protection this year. Even with tougher criteria, 63 vehicles qualify for IIHS awards so far.

Mar 6, 2026 — The 2026 Jeep Wrangler 4-door remained upright during the driver-side small overlap crash test, resolving a longstanding issue with the popular SUV.

Jan 27, 2026 — Only four out of the first 18 small SUVs tested earn a good rating in the new evaluation, which targets neck injuries stemming from rear-end crashes.

Dec 16, 2025 — The new winners bring the total number of 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award winners to 66 and the number of 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK winners to 18.

Oct 28, 2025 — Electric and gas-powered sedans and SUVs from seven different brands make the cut.

Sept 16, 2025 — Five out of seven recently tested electric vehicles boast award-worthy performance in the moderate overlap front crash test, which now focuses on protection for back seat passengers.

Jul 24, 2025 — Two midsize luxury SUVs, the all-electric 2025 Tesla Model Y and the 2025 Volvo XC90 Plug-In Hybrid, are the latest models to earn the Institute's highest accolade.

Jun 10, 2025 — The new TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners include three small cars, a midsize car, an electric small SUV and a midsize SUV.

May 1, 2025 — IIHS and Consumer Reports highlight a range of safe and affordable options in their updated recommendations for young drivers.

Apr 22, 2025 — Seven additional models miss out on awards due to missing ratings or inadequate performance in one or more of the required tests.

Mar 13, 2025 — With solid protection for second-row occupants now required for both TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+, far fewer models earn accolades this year.

Feb 12, 2025 — Twenty-two of the latest 30 vehicles evaluated earn a good or acceptable rating in the new front crash prevention test, which requires systems to be able to prevent or substantially mitigate crashes at higher speeds.

Dec 17, 2024 — The 2024 winner's circle expands with 10 more vehicles earning TOP SAFETY PICK+ and nine earning TOP SAFETY PICK.

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.

Oct 10, 2023 — The large sedan earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with all standard equipment.

Oct 3, 2023 — The 2023-24 Volvo XC60 and plug-in hybrid XC60 Recharge qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK awards.

Sep 19, 2023 — None of the four minivans tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety earns an acceptable or good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now emphasizes back seat safety.

Sep 14, 2023 — The 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and Lexus RZ earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.

Sep 12, 2023 — The 2024 Mazda CX-90 and CX-90 PHEV, both midsize SUVs, earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.

August 31, 2023 — The Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat and Dodge Charger HEMI top HLDI’s list of the most-stolen vehicles for model years 2020-22. Four Kia vehicles make the top 20, thanks to a viral trend.

August 22, 2023 — The 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Grand Cherokee L both earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards.

Aug 16, 2023 — Out of seven midsize cars tested, the Accord is the only vehicle to earn a good rating in the new, tougher moderate overlap front crash test, which emphasizes rear-seat safety.

Jul 13, 2023 — The latest driver death rates show the dangers of muscle cars in addition to the minicars and small cars that usually dominate the list.

Jun 28, 2023 — None of the five small crew cab pickups IIHS tested earns a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now includes a second dummy positioned in the rear seat behind the driver.

Jun 22, 2023 — Redesigned for the 2023 model year, the small SUV now boasts a front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

May 23, 2023 — Amid stubbornly high prices, IIHS and Consumer Reports have found some safe and reliable choices that won’t break the bank.

May 11, 2023 — None of the five small cars IIHS tested earns a good rating in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which includes a second dummy positioned in the rear seat.

May 3, 2023 — The 2023 model qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK+ thanks to improved performance in the original moderate overlap front crash test.

Mar 14, 2023 — Only four of 13 midsize SUVs tested earn good ratings in the updated moderate overlap front crash test, which now incorporates a dummy in the second row.

Feb 23, 2023 — Only 48 models qualify for 2023 awards thanks to stiffer requirements for headlights, side-crash protection and pedestrian crash avoidance.

Feb 2, 2023 — Among the four minivans tested, the 2023 Toyota Sienna is the only vehicle to earn a good rating in the Institute's seat belt reminder evaluation.

Dec 20, 2022 — The new electric large luxury car earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award with all standard equipment.

Dec 16, 2022 — All trims of the new electric large pickup come with good-rated LED projector headlights and a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian tests.

Dec 13, 2022 — The updated moderate overlap front crash test incorporates a dummy in the second row to encourage automakers to improve safety for passengers seated in the rear. Only two of 15 small SUVs tested earn a good rating.

Nov 17, 2022 — Five out of six small pickups tested earn good or acceptable ratings in the updated, more challenging evaluation.

Nov 10, 2022 — Despite the challenge presented by low ride heights in the Institute’s new, tougher side test, some small cars have cracked the code.

Oct 4, 2022 — Ford's electric SUV earns good ratings for head protection for both the driver and rear passenger, and measurements taken from the driver and rear-passenger dummies show a low risk of injury to most body regions.

Sep 27, 2022 — The new small SUV comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and daytime vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

Sep 7, 2022 — The large pickup qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award thanks to improved performance in the two small overlap front tests and better headlights.

Aug 30, 2022 — Only four of the first 23 vehicles tested earn the highest rating of superior, while more than half earn a basic score or no credit.

Aug 4, 2022 — IIHS put seven midsize cars through the new, tougher side-impact test. Only the Subaru Outback earns a good rating.

Jul 19, 2022 — IIHS evaluated 10 popular trucks for their seat belt reminders. Only the Toyota Tundra meets the criteria for a good rating.

Jun 30, 2022 — The all-new electric vehicle's standard front crash prevention system earns superior ratings in the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations.

Jun 23, 2022 — An IIHS survey shows drivers prefer partially automated features that require them to keep their hands on the wheel and have appropriate attention safeguards.

Jun 9, 2022 — A combination of enforcement, engineering and public outreach successfully reduced speeding in a pilot project in rural Maryland.

Jun 7, 2022 — The 2022 Tacoma extended cab earns a marginal rating in the passenger-side small overlap front crash test for models built after October 2021, and a poor rating for earlier models.

Jun 2, 2022 — Like an earlier model, the 2022 Wrangler 4-door tipped onto its right side in the driver-side small overlap front test.

May 26, 2022 — Our latest list of recommended vehicles for young drivers, published annually with Consumer Reports, features 49 used models and 21 new ones.

May 18, 2022 — Ten out of 18 midsize SUVs earn good ratings in the new, higher energy side test.

May 10, 2022 — The Corolla Cross and RAV4 Prime earn TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, while the RAV4 qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

May 3, 2022 — The sporty hatchbacks come with a superior-rated front crash prevention system when equipped with an automatic transmission.

March 31, 2022 — Nearly half of the first batch of vehicles tested earn a poor rating for seat belt reminders.

Feb 24, 2022 — Sixty-five vehicles qualify for the 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 36 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

Feb 9, 2022 — IIHS has teamed up with the American Property Casualty Insurance Association to help parents guide their teenagers safely through the first years of driving.

Feb 3, 2022 — Pedestrian crash avoidance systems reduce real-world crashes by more than a quarter, but they don't have much effect in the dark. A planned updated to the Institute's ratings could spur manufacturers to improve nighttime performance.

Jan 20, 2022 – Vehicles with partial automation need to have safeguards in place to help drivers stay focused on the road. IIHS is developing a ratings program to evaluate attention reminders and other measures.

Dec 21, 2021 – The midsize luxury SUV comes with a standard front crash prevention system that earns superior ratings in both the vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian tests.

Dec 15, 2021 – The midsize SUV performs well in crash tests, but marginal headlights and an acceptable head restraint rating keep it from earning a TOP SAFETY PICK award.

Nov 3, 2021 – The 2022 Santa Cruz crew cab, a small pickup, qualifies for a TOP SAFETY PICK award when equipped with specific headlights.

Oct 27, 2021 – Only one out of 20 small SUVs earns a good rating in a new, more stringent side-impact test designed to further reduce crash fatalities.

Oct 14, 2021 — Headlight improvements encouraged by the Institute's ratings program are reducing crashes in the real world, a new study shows.

Sept 21, 2021 – The new electric midsize SUV is the latest TOP SAFETY PICK+ winner.

Sept 14, 2021 – The Buick Encore GX, another small SUV from General Motors, qualifies for TOP SAFETY PICK.

Aug 10, 2021 — Injury crash rates for bicyclists fell sharply in one Washington, D.C., suburb, last year as more riders took to the trails instead of unprotected bike lanes.

Aug 6, 2021 – The GMC Acadia, another midsize SUV from General Motors, also performs well in crash tests, but marginal headlights keep it from earning an award.

Jul 8, 2021 – Adjustments to reduce headlight glare lifted the midsize luxury car to TOP SAFETY PICK status.

Jul 1, 2021 – Adaptive cruise control and more sophisticated partial automation are as much as 75 percent less likely to be active on freeway curves, limiting their potential safety benefits.

May 20, 2021 – Consumer Reports and IIHS have update their recommendations for used and new vehicles for young drivers.

Apr 22, 2021 – The awards come as a new analysis of insurance data shows injury claims are less common for electric vehicles.

Mar 18, 2021 – The luxury brand’s first SUV aced all six crash tests and earned a superior ratings for crash avoidance.

Feb 11, 2021 – Forty-nine vehicles qualify for the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, and another 41 earn the TOP SAFETY PICK designation.

Jan 28, 2021 – Small speed increases can have huge effects on crash outcomes, as shown in new crash tests by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Humanetics.

Dec 15, 2020 – At least 10 manufacturers have improved their headlight offerings in the quest for TOP SAFETY PICK+.

Oct 15, 2020 – Sidewalk riding may be controversial, but it's protecting e-scooter riders from crashes with motor vehicles.