2026 Genesis G90 Safety Rating
Large cars Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-09-16
The 2026 Genesis G90 scores 78.3/100, ranking #3 of 4 current large cars and #98 of 136 vehicles overall with complete IIHS records. It does not hold a current IIHS award.
Results below Good: Moderate overlap front (updated test) rated Acceptable, Headlights rated Acceptable. Rear-passenger restraints in the updated moderate-overlap test: Marginal; rear-passenger head protection: Good.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
- Rating applies to 2024-26 models built after October 2023 and before March 2025
Headlights: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β Trim level(s): All trims
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Good
- Good β standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection. Rating applies to all 2024-26 models
Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection. Rating applies to all 2024-26 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS displays a 2025 TSP badge for this model. It is a previous award cycle and is not counted as a current award.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (51 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2023-26 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2023-26 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2024-26 models built after October 2023 and before March 2025
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2023-26 models
Headlights
Β· Trim level(s): All trims
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Rating applies to all 2024-26 models Β· standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2024-26 models Β· standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2023-26 models
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How the score is built
IIHS crash-test videos
These videos are embedded on IIHSβs ratings page for this model. The tested vehicle may be an earlier model year or a related version whose results IIHS applies to this vehicle. Check the test description and source for the exact coverage.
Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2024 Genesis G90 3.5T E-Supercharger 4-door 4wd
Rating applies to 2024-26 models built after October 2023 and before March 2025
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 93 per million registered vehicle-years | Large cars as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
Compared with other large cars
Closest-scoring current large cars with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every large car ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | #1 of 4 | TSP+ | $66,700 | 91.2 | |
| 2026 Genesis G80 | #2 of 4 | TSP+ | $58,450 | 87.4 | |
| 2026 Genesis G90 (this page) | #3 of 4 | β | $92,700 | 78.3 | |
| 2026 Mercedes-Benz E Class | #4 of 4 | β | $63,900 | 68.8 |
Other model years of the Genesis G90
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Genesis G90 | Archived | TSP+ | 4/4 | 83.1 |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2026 Genesis G90 belongs to the Large cars class. This class has an above-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years, which usually reflects lighter weight and smaller size in multi-vehicle crashes. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Genesis G90 has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2025 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 5 IIHS rating categories reported, the Genesis G90 earned 3 Good ratings. Results below Good deserve attention, especially the updated frontal and side tests that IIHS toughened in 2022 and 2023. Our updated crash test analysis explains what changed.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Genesis or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
Safety recalls for the 2026 Genesis G90
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
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Questions about the 2026 Genesis G90
Is the 2026 Genesis G90 a safe car?
The 2026 Genesis G90 scores 78.3/100 in our published formula and ranks #3 of 4 current large cars with complete IIHS records. It does not hold a current IIHS award.
What is the 2026 Genesis G90 IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Acceptable; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Acceptable; seat belt reminders = Good.
Is the 2026 Genesis G90 an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Genesis G90 does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2026 Genesis G90 compare with other large cars?
The class leader is the 2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron at 91.2/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current large cars with complete records.
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