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.