Only a select number of sedans earn the NHTSA's top 5-star overall rating each year. Here are all 25 from 2024.
Powered by a 1.6L inline-4 producing 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. It takes the top spot with the highest NHTSA rating of 5/5 — well above the segment average of 5/5. That's better than 99% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 98% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 149 horsepower and 146 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 97% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L h4 producing 152 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 96% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L h4 producing 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 94% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 188 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 93% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.6L turbo inline-4 producing 180 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 91% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 90% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 89% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 88% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.5L turbo inline-4 producing 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 87% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.4L turbocharged h4 producing 271 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 86% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 producing 204 horsepower and 247 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 84% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 276 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 83% of sedans.
Powered by a 1.5L turbocharged inline-4 producing 200 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 82% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L turbo inline-4 producing 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 81% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 80% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L turbo inline-4 producing 328 horsepower and 326 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 79% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 turbo producing 201 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 78% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbo inline-4 producing 237 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 77% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 272 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 76% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 283 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, with 272 miles of range. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 74% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L inline-4 turbo producing 261 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 73% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L turbo inline-4 producing 300 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 72% of sedans.
Full Comparison: Safest Sedans with 5-Star NHTSA Rating in 2024
| # | Sedan | NHTSA Rating | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 Nissan Versa | 5/5 | $16,330 | 122 hp |
| 2 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra | 5/5 | $21,490 | 147 hp |
| 3 | 2024 Nissan Sentra | 5/5 | $21,930 | 149 hp |
| 4 | 2024 Subaru Impreza Hatchback | 5/5 | $23,295 | 152 hp |
| 5 | 2024 Subaru Legacy | 5/5 | $24,395 | 182 hp |
| 6 | 2024 Nissan Altima | 5/5 | $26,370 | 188 hp |
| 7 | 2024 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S | 5/5 | $26,550 | 191 hp |
| 8 | 2024 Kia K5 | 5/5 | $27,190 | 180 hp |
| 9 | 2024 Hyundai Sonata | 5/5 | $28,500 | 191 hp |
| 10 | 2024 Toyota Camry | 5/5 | $28,855 | 203 hp |
| 11 | 2024 Honda Accord | 5/5 | $29,045 | 192 hp |
| 12 | 2024 Honda Civic | 5/5 | $29,100 | 200 hp |
| 13 | 2024 Subaru WRX | 5/5 | $30,185 | 271 hp |
| 14 | 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid | 5/5 | $32,195 | 204 hp |
| 15 | 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 5/5 | $32,900 | 276 hp |
| 16 | 2024 Acura Integra | 5/5 | $33,000 | 200 hp |
| 17 | 2024 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo | 5/5 | $33,400 | 250 hp |
| 18 | 2024 Cadillac CT4 | 5/5 | $33,890 | 237 hp |
| 19 | 2024 Chevrolet Traverse | 5/5 | $34,520 | 328 hp |
| 20 | 2024 Audi A3 | 5/5 | $34,800 | 201 hp |
| 21 | 2024 Cadillac CT5 | 5/5 | $35,890 | 237 hp |
| 22 | 2024 Acura TLX | 5/5 | $38,900 | 272 hp |
| 23 | 2024 Tesla Model 3 | 5/5 | $38,990 | 283 hp |
| 24 | 2024 Audi A4 | 5/5 | $40,200 | 261 hp |
| 25 | 2024 Genesis G70 | 5/5 | $40,350 | 300 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2024 Nissan Versa takes the top spot with 5/5. The 2024 Hyundai Elantra is a close second. All 25 sedans listed here exceed the 2024 segment average of 5/5.