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Genesis Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Genesis model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Genesis models where the data exists.
See every Genesis rankedThe safest current Genesis is the 2026 Genesis GV80, scoring 98.6/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #1 of 131 in our overall ranking. Genesis has 7 current models in IIHS records, 6 with complete crash-test results; 5 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Genesis models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 30.0 per million registered vehicle years, grade B on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Genesis ranked by safety
Equal scores share a rank. The score is 55% primary IIHS tests, 25% selected occupant-protection details, 10% pedestrian front crash prevention, and 10% class context. Missing evidence never counts as passing. Class rank compares each model with every vehicle in its IIHS class, not just other Genesis models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2026 Genesis GV80 | Midsize luxury SUVs | 1 of 22 | TSP+ | ~$57,700 | 98.6 |
| #2 | 2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 | Midsize luxury SUVs | 12 of 22 | TSP+ | ~$64,380 | 94.7 |
| #2 | 2026 Genesis GV70 | Midsize luxury SUVs | 12 of 22 | TSP+ | ~$47,985 | 94.7 |
| #4 | 2026 Genesis GV60 | Small SUVs | 6 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$52,525 | 91.7 |
| #5 | 2026 Genesis G80 | Large cars | 2 of 4 | TSP+ | ~$58,450 | 79.9 |
| #6 | 2026 Genesis G90 | Large cars | 3 of 4 | No award | ~$92,700 | 75.8 |
Prices are approximate base MSRPs excluding destination. TSP+ is IIHS Top Safety Pick+; TSP is Top Safety Pick. Full weights and rules are on the methodology page.
1 Genesis model still waiting on complete IIHS results
These are listed so you can see what has been tested. A missing result is never treated as a pass or a fail, so they are not ranked.
| Vehicle | Class | Primary tests reported | Detail results reported | IIHS award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Genesis G70 | Large cars | 2/4 | 2/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Genesis models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the IIHS driver death rate study, compared with the average for each model's class. Lower is better. These are older model years and are separate from the crash-test scores above.
| Vehicle | Model years | Driver death rate | Class average | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis G80 | 2017-20 | 30 | 18.5 | n/a |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Genesis model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Genesis safety
Is Genesis a safe brand?
Genesis has 7 current models in IIHS records, 6 with complete crash-test records. 5 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Genesis is the 2026 Genesis GV80 at 98.6/100, #1 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older Genesis models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 30.0 per million registered vehicle years, grade B; that is historical context and not part of the score. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Genesis?
The safest current Genesis in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Genesis GV80 (midsize luxury suvs), scoring 98.6/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It ranks #1 of 22 in its class.
Which Genesis models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
5 current Genesis models earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Genesis GV80, Genesis Electrified GV70, Genesis GV70, Genesis GV60, Genesis G80.
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