Ranking
Safest 2026 midsize or large SUVs by NHTSA recall record
Highest Safety Signal among 70 midsize or large SUV model-years, ties broken by fewest owner complaints.
| # | Vehicle | Safety | Recalls | Complaints | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Acura ZDX | A | 0 | 0 | 100 / 100 |
| 2 | 2026 Aston Martin DBX 727 | A | 0 | 0 | 100 / 100 |
| 3 | 2026 BMW XM | A | 0 | 0 | 100 / 100 |
| 4 | 2026 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | A | 0 | 0 | 100 / 100 |
| 5 | 2026 Polestar 3 | A | 0 | 0 | 100 / 100 |
| 6 | 2026 Polestar 4 | A | 0 | 0 | 100 / 100 |
| 7 | 2026 Lamborghini Urus | A | 0 | 1 | 100 / 100 |
| 8 | 2026 Lexus GX | A | 0 | 1 | 100 / 100 |
| 9 | 2026 Toyota Highlander | A | 0 | 2 | 100 / 100 |
| 10 | 2026 BMW iX | A | 0 | 3 | 100 / 100 |
| 11 | 2026 Toyota Land Cruiser | A | 0 | 3 | 100 / 100 |
| 12 | 2026 Mazda CX-70 | A | 0 | 3 | 100 / 100 |
| 13 | 2026 Tesla Model X | A | 0 | 6 | 100 / 100 |
| 14 | 2026 Infiniti QX60 | A | 0 | 6 | 100 / 100 |
| 15 | 2026 Volvo EX90 | A | 0 | 6 | 100 / 100 |
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.