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Subaru Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Subaru model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Subaru models where the data exists.
See every Subaru rankedThe safest current Subaru is the 2026 Subaru Forester, scoring 94.3/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #28 of 131 in our overall ranking. Subaru has 11 current models in IIHS records, 9 with complete crash-test results; 4 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Subaru models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 18.2 per million registered vehicle years, grade A on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Subaru 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 Subaru models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2026 Subaru Forester | Small SUVs | 2 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$29,995 | 94.3 |
| #1 | 2026 Subaru Outback | Midsize SUVs | 6 of 30 | TSP+ | ~$34,995 | 94.3 |
| #3 | 2026 Subaru Ascent | Midsize SUVs | 12 of 30 | TSP+ | ~$40,795 | 93.1 |
| #4 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | Small cars | 2 of 16 | TSP+ | ~$33,995 | 91.0 |
| #5 | 2026 Subaru Solterra | Small SUVs | 16 of 28 | No award | ~$38,495 | 77.5 |
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| #5 | 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | Small SUVs | 16 of 28 | No award | ~$39,995 | 77.5 |
| #7 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | Small cars | 13 of 16 | No award | ~$26,995 | 73.6 |
| #7 | 2026 Subaru Impreza | Small cars | 13 of 16 | No award | ~$26,595 | 73.6 |
| #9 | 2026 Subaru WRX | Small cars | 16 of 16 | No award | ~$32,495 | 67.0 |
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.
2 Subaru models 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 Subaru BRZ | Small cars | 2/4 | 2/4 | No award |
| 2026 Subaru Uncharted | Small SUVs | 2/4 | 2/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Subaru 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Outback | 2020 | 5 | 5.0 | $19,000 to $28,000 |
| Subaru Ascent | 2019-20 | 6 | 24.9 | $22,000 to $32,000 |
| Subaru Impreza wagon | 2017-20 | 23 | 36.7 | n/a |
| Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2018-20 | 24 | 36.7 | n/a |
| Subaru Forester | 2019-20 | 30 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Subaru WRX | 2017-20 | 38 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Subaru Impreza sedan | 2017-20 | 46 | 60.5 | 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 Subaru model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Subaru safety
Is Subaru a safe brand?
Subaru has 11 current models in IIHS records, 9 with complete crash-test records. 4 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Subaru is the 2026 Subaru Forester at 94.3/100, #28 of 131 in our overall ranking. Older Subaru models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 18.2 per million registered vehicle years, grade A; 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 Subaru?
The safest current Subaru in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Subaru Forester (small suvs), scoring 94.3/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award. It ranks #2 of 28 in its class.
Which Subaru models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
4 current Subaru models earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Subaru Forester, Subaru Outback, Subaru Ascent, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid.
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