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Safest SUVs

SUVs and crossovers ranked by NHTSA NCAP overall star rating. Ties broken by fewest recalls, then best MPG.

Top 10 by nhtsa stars

Higher is better
  1. Rank 1
    2021 Audi e-tron
    Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Electricity
    Combined MPG
    78
    Safety
    Recalls
    0
    Complaints
    1
  2. Rank 2
    2021 Audi e-tron Sportback
    Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Electricity
    Combined MPG
    77
    Safety
    Recalls
    0
    Complaints
    39
  3. Rank 3
    2021 Audi Q5
    Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Electricity
    Combined MPG
    27
    Safety
    Recalls
    0
    Complaints
    151
  4. Rank 4
    2026 Audi Q7
    Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Premium Gasoline
    Combined MPG
    22
    Safety
    Recalls
    0
    Complaints
    98
  5. Rank 5
    2023 Audi Q8
    Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Premium Gasoline
    Combined MPG
    20
    Safety
    Recalls
    0
    Complaints
    71
  6. Rank 6
    2026 Audi Q3
    Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · Regular Gasoline
    Combined MPG
    25
    Safety
    Recalls
    3
    Complaints
    96
  7. Rank 7
    2025 Cadillac Lyriq
    Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · Electricity
    Combined MPG
    92
    Safety
    Recalls
    12
    Complaints
    0

Rankings are derived from NHTSA NCAP safety ratings, NHTSA recall and complaint feeds, and EPA combined MPG. Formula details: /methodology.