Brand hub · IIHS data updated 2026-09-04
Acura Safety Ratings (2026)
Every current Acura model in IIHS records, scored with the same formula as our main ranking, plus real-world death rates for used Acura models where the data exists.
The safest current Acura is the 2026 Acura MDX, scoring 84.5/100 with no current IIHS award, #82 of 137 in our overall ranking. Acura has 4 current models in IIHS records, 3 with complete crash-test results; 0 earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. Older Acura models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 9.8 per million registered vehicle years, grade A+ on our brand ranking. That is context from older models and is not part of the score.
Every current Acura 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 Acura models.
| Rank | Vehicle | Class | Class rank | IIHS award | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Acura MDX | Midsize luxury SUVs | 20 of 23 | No award | ~$51,800 | 84.5 |
| 2 | 2026 Acura ADX | Small SUVs | 19 of 29 | No award | ~$35,000 | 81.5 |
| 3 | 2026 Acura Integra | Small cars | 11 of 16 | No award | ~$33,400 | 78.0 |
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.
1 Acura model 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 Acura RDX | Midsize luxury SUVs | 3/4 | 3/4 | No award |
Real-world death rates for used Acura models
Driver deaths per million registered vehicle years from the IIHS driver death rate study, 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 | Used price range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura RDX 4WD | 2019-20 | 6 | 10.9 | $22,000 to $34,000 |
| Acura MDX 4WD | 2017-20 | 6 | 10.9 | $24,000 to $36,000 |
| Acura MDX 2WD | 2017-20 | 11 | 10.9 | $22,000 to $34,000 |
| Acura TLX 2WD | 2018-20 | 31 | 24.8 | n/a |
Green means at or below the class average; red means above it. Every used model is on the safest used cars page.
Older Acura model years
Earlier model years with IIHS results on this site. They are not part of the current ranking.
Questions people ask about Acura safety
Is Acura a safe brand?
Acura has 4 current models in IIHS records, 3 with complete crash-test records. 0 earned a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and 0 earned a Top Safety Pick. The best current Acura is the 2026 Acura MDX at 84.5/100, #82 of 137 in our overall ranking. Older Acura models (2017 to 2020 model years) had a sales-weighted driver death rate of 9.8 per million registered vehicle years, grade A+; that is historical context and not part of the score. Safety varies more between models than between brands, so pick the model first.
What is the safest Acura?
The safest current Acura in our 2026 ranking is the 2026 Acura MDX (midsize luxury suvs), scoring 84.5/100 with no current IIHS award. It ranks #20 of 23 in its class.
Which Acura models earned Top Safety Pick+ in 2026?
No current Acura model in our data holds a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick award.
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