Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-16
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.
The safest current Subaru is the 2026 Subaru Forester, scoring 94.3/100 with an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, #30 of 136 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.
Subaru safety weighted by sales
Subaru’s sales-weighted current-model score is 86.7–91.8/100, covering 98.0% of its 307,340 reported U.S. sales in January–June 2026. Its TSP+ sales-mix proxy is 62.0–90.5%. Ranges reflect unpublished variant splits, not statistical confidence intervals.
Sales basis: manufacturer release. Subaru January–June 2026 U.S. sales. Checked 2026-09-16.
See sales weights, matched models and exclusions
| Sales bucket | Units / share | Current score | TSP+ mapping | Matched records / limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forester | 107,854 35.1% | 94.3 | All mapped variants | 2026 Subaru Forester |
| Crosstrek | 87,623 28.5% | 73.6–91.0 | Some variants | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid; 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Combined sales; variant split unavailable. Score and award ranges use the listed current variants. |
| Outback | 62,958 20.5% | 94.3 | All mapped variants | 2026 Subaru Outback |
| Ascent | 19,618 6.4% | 93.1 | All mapped variants | 2026 Subaru Ascent |
| Impreza | 8,382 2.7% | 73.6 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Subaru Impreza |
| WRX | 7,108 2.3% | 68.1 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Subaru WRX |
| Solterra | 5,137 1.7% | 83.0 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Subaru Solterra |
| Uncharted | 2,491 0.8% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Subaru Uncharted At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
| Trailseeker | 2,436 0.8% | 83.0 | No current TSP+ | 2026 Subaru Trailseeker |
| Legacy | 2,181 0.7% | Not available | Unresolved | No matching current IIHS record in this snapshot. |
| BRZ | 1,552 0.5% | Not available | No current TSP+ | 2026 Subaru BRZ At least one mapped variant lacks complete scoring evidence; this sales bucket is excluded from the mean. |
How sales weighting and variant ranges work
Current ratings, weighted by January–June 2026 U.S. sales. The mean is the sum of each current score × its model’s sales, divided by sales with complete, compatible scores. High-volume models therefore count more. This changes brand aggregation only; individual vehicle scores and ranks are unchanged.
A range shows the possible mix of separately rated variants when their sales split is unpublished. We count a combined sales total once. Unmatched models, unresolved body styles and incomplete scores are excluded from the mean and reduce its sales coverage. Do not compare a brand covering a small slice of sales with one covering nearly its whole lineup as though the evidence were equal.
The TSP+ sales-mix proxy divides sales mapped to current TSP+ records by all reported brand sales. A range reflects award differences within mapped variants. Unmatched sales add nothing to this proxy; they are not rated failures. Current model years, build dates and required equipment still apply: this is a sales-mix comparison of current designs, not the percentage of vehicles delivered in the first half that actually qualified for an award. It is not a death-risk estimate.
Every current Subaru ranked by safety
Where two vehicles score the same, the injury measures behind that score break the tie; vehicles matching on both 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 | 1 of 28 | TSP+ | ~$29,995 | 94.3 |
| 1 | 2026 Subaru Outback | Midsize SUVs | 13 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$34,995 | 94.3 |
| 3 | 2026 Subaru Ascent | Midsize SUVs | 16 of 32 | TSP+ | ~$40,795 | 93.1 |
| 4 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | Small cars | 4 of 16 | TSP+ | ~$33,995 | 91.0 |
| 5 | 2026 Subaru Solterra | Small SUVs | 15 of 28 | No award | ~$38,495 | 83.0 |
| 5 | 2026 Subaru Trailseeker | Small SUVs | 15 of 28 | No award | ~$39,995 | 83.0 |
| 7 | 2026 Subaru Crosstrek | Small cars | 13 of 16 | No award | ~$26,995 | 73.6 |
| 8 | 2026 Subaru Impreza | Small cars | 14 of 16 | No award | ~$26,595 | 73.6 |
| 9 | 2026 Subaru WRX | Small cars | 16 of 16 | No award | ~$32,495 | 68.1 |
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 July 2026 IIHS driver death rate study (2021–2024 crashes), 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 | 95% confidence bounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subaru Impreza wagon | 2020-23 | 14 | 25 | 0–33 |
| Subaru Ascent | 2020-23 | 15 | 24 | 4–25 |
| Subaru XV Crosstrek | 2020-23 | 27 | 25 | 16–37 |
| Subaru Outback | 2020-23 | 27 | 27 | 18–36 |
| Subaru Forester | 2020-23 | 29 | 38 | 20–39 |
| Subaru Legacy | 2020-23 | 37 | 67 | 12–61 |
| Subaru WRX | 2022-23 | 51 | 79 | 25–76 |
| Subaru Impreza | 2020-23 | 83 | 79 | 18–149 |
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.
- 2025 Subaru Ascent
- 2025 Subaru ForesterAward applies only to vehicles other than the Wilderness trim
- 2025 Subaru Legacy
- 2025 Subaru Outback
- 2025 Subaru Solterra
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, #30 of 136 in our overall ranking. 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 #1 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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