Brand hub ยท IIHS data updated 2026-09-03
Mini Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Mini model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Mini models where the data exists.
See every Mini rankedNo current Mini model has a complete IIHS crash-test record yet, so we do not name a safest Mini. 1 model is listed provisionally below with the tests reported so far; 0 hold a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 a Top Safety Pick.
Every current Mini 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 Mini models.
No current Mini model has a complete record yet. See the provisional list below.
1 Mini 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 Mini Countryman | Small SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
Questions people ask about Mini safety
Is Mini a safe brand?
Mini has 1 current models in IIHS records, 0 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Mini?
No current Mini model has a complete IIHS crash-test record yet, so we do not name a safest Mini. 1 models are listed provisionally with the tests reported so far; a missing test never counts as a pass.
Which Mini models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Mini model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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