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2026 Models
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Safest Sedans for 2026

16 sedans earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2026. The 2026 Kia K4 appears first because it has the lowest starting price in this 5-star group at $22,290. It also earned IIHS Top Safety Pick+. RepairPal rates it 4.0 out of 5.0 for reliability. Within this 5-star group, results are ranked by base price, cheapest first.

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2026 Kia K4

5-star NHTSA safety rating with IIHS Top Safety Pick+, lowest starting MSRP in this group

$22,290 starting MSRP, 28 MPG

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How this list is generated

Model year: 2026; Vehicle type: Sedan; NHTSA overall safety rating: 5 or higher. Data is refreshed periodically from published sources.

165-Star Rated
8IIHS Awards
10Brands
$22k–$58kPrice Range

Sources: NHTSA.gov, IIHS.org, fueleconomy.gov, RepairPal.com, AAA.

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

16 vehicles

Common Questions

How many 2026 sedans have 5-star safety ratings?

All 16 sedans earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $22,290.

Which 2026 sedans have zero recalls?

9 of 16 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 sedans on this list?

10 brands are represented: BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, and 2 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.