2026 Hyundai Elantra
$22,625 - $29,400 | 31 MPG | $0.56 per mile
Safest Cars with Zero Recalls for 2026
47 vehicles earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2026. The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is the most affordable option at $22,625. It also earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+. Ranked by base price, cheapest first.
First Result
5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick+, starting at $22,625
31 MPG
Photo by Abby Rurenko on UnsplashHow this list is generated
Model year: 2026; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher; Recall Campaigns: 0. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.
475-Star Rated
21IIHS Awards
21Brands
$23k–$82kPrice Range
Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.
Vehicles Matching These Criteria
47 vehicles
2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer
$23,000 - $29,200 | 27-31 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Kia Seltos
$23,790 - $31,490 | 29 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Toyota Corolla Hatchback
$24,380 - $27,375 | 35 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Honda Civic
$24,695 - $46,895 | 34-49 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
$25,450 - $29,800 | 50 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Buick Encore GX
$25,900 - $33,000 | 27-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-30
$25,975 - $37,900 | 27 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda HR-V
$26,500 - $31,850 | 27-28 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Nissan Altima
$27,580 - $30,480 | 28-30 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
$27,695 - $31,845 | 25 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda Accord
$28,395 - $39,495 | 32-48 MPG | $0.66 per mile
2026 Toyota Camry
$29,100 - $37,025 | 50-51 MPG | $0.71 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-50
$29,900 - $42,900 | 25-38 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
$30,805 - $43,085 | 25-28 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Honda CR-V
$30,920 - $42,250 | 29-40 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Subaru WRX
$32,495 - $45,995 | 21 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Acura Integra
$33,400 - $53,400 | 32 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
$33,745 | 29 MPG | $0.56 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Blazer
$34,200 - $46,400 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura ADX
$35,000 - $44,000 | 28-29 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Lexus UX
$36,955 - $46,945 | 42-43 MPG | $0.78 per mile
2026 Nissan Pathfinder
$37,500 - $51,400 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
$37,795 - $53,395 | 260 mi range | $0.79 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-90
$38,800 - $58,500 | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC40
$39,900 - $51,900 | 26-27 MPG | $0.86 per mile
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
$39,995 - $61,995 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Sienna
$40,420 - $57,810 | 35-36 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Ridgeline
$40,795 - $47,895 | 21 MPG | $0.79 per mile
2026 Subaru Ascent
$40,795 - $51,995 | 22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Tundra
$41,260 - $80,800 | 20-22 MPG | $0.99 per mile
2026 Nissan Murano
$41,670 - $49,800 | 23 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Honda Pilot
$42,195 - $54,995 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Mazda CX-70
$42,250 - $56,670 | $0.81 per mile
2026 Cadillac XT5
$44,300 - $62,100 | 21 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura RDX
$45,100 - $54,850 | 23 MPG | $0.69 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander
$45,570 - $53,225 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Toyota Highlander Hybrid
$47,320 - $54,975 | 35 MPG | $0.80 per mile
2026 Honda Prologue
$47,400 - $57,900 | 308 mi range | $0.80 per mile
2026 BMW 3 Series
$48,000 - $88,600 | 18-31 MPG | $0.64 per mile
2026 Volvo XC60
$49,700 - $79,800 | $0.83 per mile
2026 INFINITI QX60
$51,590 - $66,690 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Acura MDX
$51,800 - $75,850 | 21-22 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Lincoln Nautilus
$53,995 - $77,660 | 24 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Volvo XC90
$61,050 - $83,900 | $0.83 per mile
2026 Chevrolet Suburban
$63,400 - $86,400 | 16 MPG | $0.84 per mile
2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe
$81,850 - $89,400 | $0.84 per mile
Common Questions
How many 2026 cars have 5-star safety ratings?
All 47 vehicles earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $22,625.
Which 2026 cars have zero recalls?
47 of 47 vehicles shown on this page have no recalls on file with NHTSA. Recall counts can change at any time as manufacturers and NHTSA identify new issues.
Which brands have vehicles on this list?
21 brands are represented: Acura, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Genesis, Honda, and 13 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.