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Safest SUVs for 2026

76 SUVs earned NHTSA's 5-star safety rating for 2026. The 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer appears first because it has the lowest starting price in this 5-star group at $23,000. Within this 5-star group, results are ranked by base price, cheapest first.

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2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer

5-star NHTSA safety rating, lowest starting MSRP in this group

$23,000 starting MSRP, 27-31 MPG

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How this list is generated

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

765-Star Rated
31IIHS Awards
23Brands
$23k–$94kPrice Range

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

Vehicles Matching These Criteria

76 vehicles

Common Questions

How many 2026 SUVs have 5-star safety ratings?

All 76 SUVs earned NHTSA's top 5-star overall safety rating for 2026. Prices start at $23,000.

Which 2026 SUVs have zero recalls?

32 of 76 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 SUVs on this list?

23 brands are represented: Acura, Audi, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, GMC, Genesis, and 15 more. Rankings are based on EPA, NHTSA, IIHS, AAA, and RepairPal data, not editorial opinion.