2026 Model Year Vehicles Selected for Testing by NHTSA
Each year, NHTSA crash tests vehicles as part of our 5-Star Safety Ratings program. In addition, we do verification tests on advanced crash avoidance technology systems in vehicles. Here are the lists of vehicle models selected for each test.
5-Star Safety Ratings | MY 2026 Vehicles Selected for Testing
| MAKE | MODEL | BODY STYLE |
|---|---|---|
| Acura | MDX | SUV |
| Audi | Q4 e-tron | SUV |
| Audi | Q5 | SUV |
| BMW | X5 | SUV |
| Buick | Enclave | SUV |
| Chevrolet | Equinox | SUV |
| Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 | PU/CC |
| Chevrolet | Trax | SUV |
| Ford | F-250 (Crew Cab) | PU/CC |
| Ford | Maverick HEV | PU/CC |
| Ford | Transit Wagon – Low Roof | CV |
| Honda | Passport | SUV |
| Hyundai | Ioniq 5 | SUV |
| Hyundai | Ioniq 9 | SUV |
| Hyundai | Palisade | SUV |
| Hyundai | Santa Fe | SUV |
| Jeep | Grand Cherokee | SUV |
| Kia | Carnival | PV |
| Kia | EV6 | SUV |
| Lexus | GX 550 | SUV |
| Lexus | NX 350h | SUV |
| Mazda | CX-5 | SUV |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLC | SUV |
| Mercedes-Benz | GLE | SUV |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | SUV |
| Nissan | LEAF PLUS (75 KWh) | 5 HB |
| Nissan | Rogue | SUV |
| Nissan | Sentra | 4 DR |
| Rivian | R1S | SUV |
| Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | SW |
| Subaru | Outback | SUV |
| Subaru | Outback Wilderness | SUV |
| Tesla | Model Y Long Range | SUV |
| Toyota | bZ | SUV |
| Toyota | C-HR | SUV |
| Toyota | Corolla | 4 DR |
| Toyota | RAV4 Hybrid | SUV |
| Toyota | RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid | SUV |
Advanced Crash Avoidance Technology Systems | MY 2026 Vehicles Selected for Verification Testing
| MAKE | MODEL | BODY STYLE |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | Q5 | SUV |
| Buick | Enclave | SUV |
| Ford | F-250 (Crew Cab) | PU/CC |
| Honda | Prologue | SUV |
| Hyundai | Ioniq 5 | SUV |
| Mazda | CX-5 | SUV |
| Mitsubishi | Outlander | SUV |
| Nissan | Sentra | 4 DR |
| Subaru | Crosstrek Hybrid | SW |
| Toyota | RAV4 Hybrid | SUV |
Key
- 4 DR – Four Door
- 5 HB – Five Door Hatchback
- CC – Crew Cab
- CV – Cargo Van
- PU – Pickup
- PV – Passenger Van
- SUV – Sport Utility Vehicle
- SW – Station Wagon
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