Every vehicle, scored by data.
Real NHTSA safety ratings, EPA fuel economy, recalls, and complaints. One open formula. No dealer pays for placement.
Powered by NHTSA & EPAHow the score works
Vehicle safety snapshot
Aggregate view of our indexed makes. Source: NHTSA NCAP + NHTSA Recalls.
Avg safety rating (top makes)
4.90 / 5
Across NHTSA-tested models for covered makes
Total recalls indexed
250
Cumulative NHTSA campaigns, 2015-current
Most recalled make indexed
Acura
By raw NHTSA campaign count (not per-volume)
Safest makes
Ranked by average NHTSA five-star rating across indexed models.
- Acura5.00 avg17 models indexed
- Subaru5.00 avg26 models indexed
- Honda4.96 avg463 models indexed
- Buick4.94 avg27 models indexed
- Mazda4.93 avg28 models indexed
- Ford4.93 avg149 models indexed
- Audi4.91 avg55 models indexed
- Cadillac4.79 avg37 models indexed
- Kia4.77 avg24 models indexed
- Hyundai4.77 avg38 models indexed
Most fuel efficient
EPA combined MPG, model years 2015+.
| Vehicle | MPG (combined) | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|
Lucid Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels 2026 · Electricity | 146 | $500 |
Lucid Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels 2025 · Electricity | 146 | $500 |
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus RWD 2021 · Electricity | 142 | $550 |
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus 2020 · Electricity | 141 | $550 |
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels) 2023 · Electricity | 140 | $550 |
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Long range RWD (18 inch Wheels) 2024 · Electricity | 140 | $550 |
Lucid Air Pure AWD with 19 inch wheels 2023 · Electricity | 140 | $550 |
Lucid Air Touring AWD with 19 inch wheels 2023 · Electricity | 140 | $550 |
Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD 2026 · Electricity | 139 | $550 |
Tesla Model Y Standard RWD (18in Wheels) 2026 · Electricity | 138 | $550 |
Browse by make
40 makes indexed. Tap any make for a model list and recall overview.
Why trust CarCabin
Public data only
Every stat comes from NHTSA or EPA. No proprietary scoring, no paid placements, no dealer sponsorships.
Open methodology
The CarCabin Score formula is published on our methodology page. You can reproduce it from the data on each vehicle profile.
Risk-balanced writing
Every vehicle has pros and cons. We use qualifying language and surface recall severity alongside positive scores.