Only a select number of sedans earn the NHTSA's top 5-star overall rating each year. Here are all 25 from 2025.
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 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 95% 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 2.0L vc-turbo inline-4 producing 248 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 92% 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 90% 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 89% 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 87% 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 85% 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 84% 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 82% 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 81% 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 79% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.5L v6 producing 302 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 77% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.5L inline-4 producing 215 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 76% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.5L v6 producing 311 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 74% 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 73% of sedans.
Powered by a 3.0L twin-turbo v6 producing 300 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 71% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.7L turbo inline-4 producing 325 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 69% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 68% 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 66% of sedans.
Powered by a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 producing 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 65% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 430 horsepower, with 420 miles of range. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 63% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 365 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, with 282 miles of range. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 61% of sedans.
Powered by an electric powertrain producing 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, with 359 miles of range. It delivers 5/5 NHTSA rating. That's better than 60% of sedans.
Full Comparison: Safest Sedans with 5-Star NHTSA Rating in 2025
| # | Sedan | NHTSA Rating | Price | HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Nissan Versa | 5/5 | $16,830 | 122 hp |
| 2 | 2025 Nissan Sentra | 5/5 | $22,830 | 149 hp |
| 3 | 2025 Subaru Impreza Hatchback | 5/5 | $24,495 | 152 hp |
| 4 | 2025 Subaru Legacy | 5/5 | $24,895 | 182 hp |
| 5 | 2025 Nissan Altima | 5/5 | $27,140 | 248 hp |
| 6 | 2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 S | 5/5 | $27,975 | 191 hp |
| 7 | 2025 Honda Accord | 5/5 | $29,490 | 192 hp |
| 8 | 2025 Subaru WRX | 5/5 | $30,905 | 271 hp |
| 9 | 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid | 5/5 | $32,490 | 204 hp |
| 10 | 2025 Mazda Mazda3 2.5 Turbo | 5/5 | $33,450 | 250 hp |
| 11 | 2025 Cadillac CT4 | 5/5 | $34,490 | 237 hp |
| 12 | 2025 Tesla Model 3 | 5/5 | $38,990 | 283 hp |
| 13 | 2025 Genesis G70 | 5/5 | $41,350 | 300 hp |
| 14 | 2025 Lexus ES 350 | 5/5 | $44,400 | 302 hp |
| 15 | 2025 Lexus ES 300h | 5/5 | $44,700 | 215 hp |
| 16 | 2025 Lexus IS 350 F Sport | 5/5 | $44,900 | 311 hp |
| 17 | 2025 Acura TLX | 5/5 | $45,000 | 272 hp |
| 18 | 2025 Infiniti Q50 | 5/5 | $45,350 | 300 hp |
| 19 | 2025 Cadillac CT4-V | 5/5 | $46,790 | 325 hp |
| 20 | 2025 BMW 4 Series | 5/5 | $50,700 | 255 hp |
| 21 | 2025 Genesis G80 | 5/5 | $55,050 | 300 hp |
| 22 | 2025 BMW 5 Series | 5/5 | $57,500 | 255 hp |
| 23 | 2025 Lucid Air | 5/5 | $69,900 | 430 hp |
| 24 | 2025 Genesis Electrified G80 | 5/5 | $74,375 | 365 hp |
| 25 | 2025 Tesla Model S | 5/5 | $74,990 | 1,020 hp |
The Bottom Line
The 2025 Nissan Versa takes the top spot with 5/5. The 2025 Nissan Sentra is a close second. All 25 sedans listed here exceed the 2025 segment average of 5/5.