# Safety Test Results and IIHS Rankings 2026

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Audi, Chevrolet, Nissan and 1 more, in États-Unis, followed from 31 October 2026 to 7 November 2026. 5 articles from 5 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 7 November 2026 at 11:11. Figures reported: 10 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (United States)
- Category: Recalls and safety
- Countries: États-Unis
- Brands: Audi, Chevrolet, Nissan, Toyota
- First detected: 31 October 2026 at 16:00
- Updated: 7 November 2026 at 11:11
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/425-safety-test-results-and-iihs-rankings-2026

## Sources by country and language

- United States: 3 articles, 3 outlets
- France: 1 articles, 1 outlets
- United Kingdom: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: English (3), French (1), unknown (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 31 October 2026 — [The IIHS's new crash test challenges several popular SUVs](https://mecapress.com/events/301-the-iihs-s-new-crash-test-challenges-several-popular-suvs.md)

The IIHS's new crash test places the Nissan Kicks at the top thanks to rear seat belt modifications, while the Audi Q3, Toyota RAV4 and Chevrolet Trailblazer fall short.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

### 3 November 2026 — [New vehicles earn high safety ratings ahead of the holidays](https://mecapress.com/events/3488-new-vehicles-earn-high-safety-ratings-ahead-of-the-holidays.md)

Several new models receive excellent safety test scores as the year-end shopping season approaches in the United States.

1 sources, 1 articles · États-Unis

### 7 November 2026 — [The ten least safe vehicles of 2026 according to the IIHS](https://mecapress.com/events/6180-the-ten-least-safe-vehicles-of-2026-according-to-the-iihs.md)

The IIHS ranks the ten lowest-rated vehicles in safety for the year 2026.

2 sources, 2 articles · États-Unis

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