Ranking
2021 cars with a 5-star NHTSA rating
134 models from 2021 rated 5 stars overall by NHTSA, in at least one version. Ratings can differ between body styles and drive types.
| Model | Rated versions |
|---|---|
| 2021 Acura ILX | Acura ILX 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Acura RDX | Acura RDX SUV AWD; Acura RDX SUV FWD |
| 2021 Acura TLX | Acura TLX 4 DR AWD; Acura TLX 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Audi A4 | Audi A4 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 Audi A5 | Audi A5 Sportback 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 Audi A6 | Audi A6 (With Rear Seat SABs) 4 DR AWD; Audi A6 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 Audi A6 allroad | Audi A6 allroad SW AWD |
| 2021 Audi Q3 | Audi Q3 SUV AWD |
| 2021 Audi Q5 | Audi Q5 SUV AWD; Audi Q5 Sportback SUV AWD |
| 2021 Audi Q8 | Audi Q8 SUV AWD |
| 2021 Audi e-tron | Audi e-tron SUV AWD |
| 2021 Audi e-tron Sportback | Audi e-tron Sportback SUV AWD |
| 2021 BMW X1 | BMW X1 SUV AWD; BMW X1 SUV FWD |
| 2021 BMW X3 | BMW X3 SUV AWD; BMW X3 SUV RWD |
| 2021 Buick Enclave | Buick Enclave SUV AWD; Buick Enclave SUV FWD |
| 2021 Buick Encore | Buick Encore SUV AWD; Buick Encore SUV FWD |
| 2021 Buick Encore GX | Buick Encore GX SUV AWD; Buick Encore GX SUV FWD |
| 2021 Buick Envision | Buick Envision SUV AWD; Buick Envision SUV FWD |
| 2021 Cadillac CT5 | Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD; Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD |
| 2021 Cadillac XT5 | Cadillac XT5 SUV AWD; Cadillac XT5 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Cadillac XT6 | Cadillac XT6 SUV AWD; Cadillac XT6 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Blazer | Chevrolet Blazer SUV AWD; Chevrolet Blazer SUV FWD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Bolt EV | Chevrolet Bolt EV 5 HB FWD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Camaro | Chevrolet Camaro 2 DR RWD; Chevrolet Camaro LT1 2 DR RWD; Chevrolet Camaro SS 2 DR RWD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD; Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 2WD; Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/EC 4WD; Chevrolet Silverado 1500 PU/RC 2WD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer | Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV AWD Later Release; Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV FWD Later Release |
| 2021 Chevrolet Traverse | Chevrolet Traverse SUV AWD; Chevrolet Traverse SUV FWD |
| 2021 Chevrolet Trax | Chevrolet Trax SUV AWD; Chevrolet Trax SUV FWD |
| 2021 Chrysler Pacifica | Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid VAN FWD; Chrysler Pacifica VAN FWD |
| 2021 Chrysler Voyager | Chrysler Voyager VAN FWD |
| 2021 Dodge Challenger | Dodge Challenger 2 DR AWD; Dodge Challenger 2 DR RWD |
| 2021 Dodge Charger | Dodge Charger 4 DR AWD; Dodge Charger 4 DR RWD |
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | Ford Bronco Sport SUV 4WD |
| 2021 Ford Edge | Ford Edge SUV AWD; Ford Edge SUV FWD |
| 2021 Ford Escape | Ford Escape HEV SUV AWD; Ford Escape HEV SUV FWD; Ford Escape SUV AWD |
| 2021 Ford Expedition | Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD; Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD; Ford Expedition SUV 2WD |
| 2021 Ford Explorer | Ford Explorer HEV SUV 4WD; Ford Explorer HEV SUV RWD; Ford Explorer SUV 4WD |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD; Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD; Ford F-150 Super Cab PU/EC 2WD |
| 2021 Ford Mustang | Ford Mustang 2 DR RWD; Ford Mustang GT500 2 DR RWD |
| 2021 GMC Acadia | GMC Acadia SUV AWD; GMC Acadia SUV FWD |
| 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 | GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 2WD; GMC Sierra 1500 PU/EC 4WD; GMC Sierra 1500 PU/RC 2WD |
| 2021 GMC Terrain | GMC Terrain SUV AWD; GMC Terrain SUV FWD |
| 2021 Genesis G80 | Genesis G80 4 DR AWD; Genesis G80 4 DR RWD |
| 2021 Genesis GV80 | Genesis GV80 SUV AWD; Genesis GV80 SUV RWD |
| 2021 Honda Accord | Honda ACCORD 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Honda Accord Hybrid | Honda ACCORD HYBRID 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Honda CR-V | Honda CR-V SUV AWD; Honda CR-V SUV FWD |
| 2021 Honda Civic | Honda CIVIC 4 DR FWD; Honda CIVIC HATCH 5 HB FWD |
| 2021 Honda Cr-V Hybrid | Honda CR-V HYBRID SUV AWD |
| 2021 Honda HR-V | Honda HR-V SUV AWD; Honda HR-V SUV FWD |
| 2021 Honda Insight | Honda INSIGHT 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Honda Odyssey | Honda ODYSSEY VAN FWD |
| 2021 Honda Passport | Honda PASSPORT SUV AWD; Honda PASSPORT SUV FWD |
| 2021 Honda Pilot | Honda PILOT SUV AWD; Honda PILOT SUV FWD |
| 2021 Honda Ridgeline | Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC AWD; Honda RIDGELINE PU/CC FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra | Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD; Hyundai Elantra N-Line 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid | Hyundai Elantra Hybrid 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Kona | Hyundai Kona SUV AWD; Hyundai Kona SUV FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Palisade | Hyundai Palisade SUV AWD; Hyundai Palisade SUV FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe | Hyundai Santa Fe SUV AWD; Hyundai Santa Fe SUV FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid | Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV AWD; Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid SUV FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata | Hyundai Sonata 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Hyundai Tucson | Hyundai Tucson SUV AWD; Hyundai Tucson SUV FWD |
| 2021 Infiniti QX50 | Infiniti QX50 SUV AWD; Infiniti QX50 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee | Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV 4WD |
| 2021 Kia K5 | Kia K5 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Kia Sedona | Kia Sedona MV FWD |
| 2021 Kia Sportage | Kia Sportage SUV AWD; Kia Sportage SUV FWD |
| 2021 Kia Stinger | Kia Stinger 4 DR AWD; Kia Stinger 4 DR RWD |
| 2021 Kia Telluride | Kia Telluride SUV AWD; Kia Telluride SUV FWD |
| 2021 Lexus ES | Lexus ES 250 4 DR AWD; Lexus ES 300h 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Lexus ES350 | Lexus ES 350 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Lexus NX | Lexus NX 300 SUV AWD; Lexus NX 300 SUV FWD; Lexus NX 300h SUV AWD |
| 2021 Lexus RX350 | Lexus RX 350 SUV AWD Early Release |
| 2021 Lexus UX | Lexus UX 200 5 HB FWD; Lexus UX 250h 5 HB AWD |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | Lincoln Aviator SUV 4WD; Lincoln Aviator SUV RWD |
| 2021 Lincoln Corsair | Lincoln Corsair SUV AWD; Lincoln Corsair SUV FWD |
| 2021 Lincoln Nautilus | Lincoln Nautilus SUV AWD; Lincoln Nautilus SUV FWD |
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Lincoln Navigator EL SUV 2WD; Lincoln Navigator EL SUV 4WD; Lincoln Navigator SUV 2WD |
| 2021 Mazda CX-3 | Mazda CX-3 SUV AWD; Mazda CX-3 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Mazda CX-30 | Mazda CX-30 SUV AWD; Mazda CX-30 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Mazda CX-5 | Mazda CX-5 SUV AWD; Mazda CX-5 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Mazda CX-9 | Mazda CX-9 SUV AWD; Mazda CX-9 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda2 | Mazda Mazda2 5 HB FWD |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda3 | Mazda Mazda3 4 DR AWD; Mazda Mazda3 4 DR FWD; Mazda Mazda3 5 HB AWD |
| 2021 Mazda Mazda6 | Mazda Mazda6 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander Phev | Mitsubishi OUTLANDER PHEV SUV AWD |
| 2021 Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD; Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Nissan Leaf | Nissan LEAF (40 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD; Nissan LEAF PLUS (62 KWh Battery) 5 HB FWD |
| 2021 Nissan Maxima | Nissan Maxima 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Nissan Murano | Nissan Murano SUV AWD; Nissan Murano SUV FWD |
| 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport | Nissan Rogue Sport SUV AWD; Nissan Rogue Sport SUV FWD |
| 2021 Nissan Sentra | Nissan Sentra 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Nissan Versa | Nissan Versa 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Ram 1500 | Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 2WD; Ram 1500 Crew PU/CC 4WD |
| 2021 Subaru Ascent | Subaru Ascent SUV AWD |
| 2021 Subaru Crosstrek | Subaru Crosstrek SW AWD |
| 2021 Subaru Forester | Subaru Forester SUV AWD |
| 2021 Subaru Impreza | Subaru Impreza 4 DR AWD; Subaru Impreza SW AWD |
| 2021 Subaru Legacy | Subaru Legacy 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 Subaru Outback | Subaru Outback SUV AWD |
| 2021 Subaru WRX | Subaru WRX 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 Tesla Model 3 | Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD Early Release; Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD Later Release; Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD Early Release |
| 2021 Tesla Model X | Tesla Model X 5-Seat SUV AWD Early Release; Tesla Model X 6-Seat SUV AWD Early Release; Tesla Model X 7-Seat SUV AWD Early Release |
| 2021 Tesla Model Y | Tesla Model Y 5-Seat SUV AWD Early Release; Tesla Model Y 5-Seat SUV AWD Later Release; Tesla Model Y 5-Seat SUV RWD Early Release |
| 2021 Toyota Avalon | Toyota AVALON 4 DR AWD; Toyota AVALON 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Avalon Hybrid | Toyota AVALON HYBRID 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Toyota C-HR | Toyota C-HR 5 HB FWD Early Release |
| 2021 Toyota Camry | Toyota CAMRY 4 DR AWD; Toyota CAMRY 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid | Toyota CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Corolla | Toyota COROLLA 4 DR FWD; Toyota COROLLA HATCHBACK 5 HB FWD; Toyota COROLLA HYBRID 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander | Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV AWD; Toyota HIGHLANDER SUV FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid | Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV AWD; Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID SUV FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Prius | Toyota PRIUS 5 HB AWD; Toyota PRIUS 5 HB FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Prius Prime | Toyota PRIUS PRIME 5 HB FWD |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 | Toyota RAV4 SUV AWD; Toyota RAV4 SUV FWD |
| 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Toyota RAV4 HYBRID SUV AWD |
| 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid | Toyota SIENNA HYBRID VAN AWD; Toyota SIENNA HYBRID VAN FWD |
| 2021 Toyota Venza Hybrid | Toyota VENZA HYBRID SUV AWD |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas | Volkswagen Atlas SUV AWD; Volkswagen Atlas SUV FWD |
| 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport | Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV AWD; Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport SUV FWD |
| 2021 Volkswagen Golf | Volkswagen Golf 4 DR FWD; Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 | Volkswagen ID.4 SUV AWD; Volkswagen ID.4 SUV RWD |
| 2021 Volkswagen Jetta | Volkswagen Jetta 4 DR FWD; Volkswagen Jetta GLI 4 DR FWD |
| 2021 Volkswagen Passat | Volkswagen Passat 4 DR FWD Early Release |
| 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD; Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD |
| 2021 Volvo S60 | Volvo S60 T5 4 DR AWD; Volvo S60 T5 4 DR FWD; Volvo S60 T6 4 DR AWD |
| 2021 Volvo V60 | Volvo V60 T5 SW FWD; Volvo V60 T6 SW AWD |
| 2021 Volvo V60CC | Volvo V60 CC T5 SW AWD |
| 2021 Volvo XC40 | Volvo XC40 T4 SUV AWD; Volvo XC40 T4 SUV FWD; Volvo XC40 T5 SUV AWD |
| 2021 Volvo XC60 | Volvo XC60 T5 SUV AWD; Volvo XC60 T5 SUV FWD; Volvo XC60 T6 SUV AWD |
| 2021 Volvo XC90 | Volvo XC90 T5 SUV AWD; Volvo XC90 T5 SUV FWD; Volvo XC90 T6 SUV AWD |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight.