Mazda safety is widely known and highly regarded, and the hardware backs it up. For the third year running, the brand earned more 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards than any other automaker, taking home eight in total. Get the details and experience Mazda safety in action at Green Mazda.
What "TOP SAFETY PICK+" Actually Means
The TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating is the highest honor conferred by the IIHS. To earn it in 2026, vehicles had to clear a tougher bar in three areas: improved pedestrian crash prevention, stronger back-seat protection, and enhanced crash-avoidance performance. Eight Mazda models met that bar:
- MAZDA3 Sedan and MAZDA3 Hatchback
- MAZDA CX-30
- MAZDA CX-50
- MAZDA CX-70 and MAZDA CX-70 PHEV
- MAZDA CX-90 and MAZDA CX-90 PHEV
Built Around the Driver
The reason Mazda keeps leading the safety category comes down to philosophy. Every new Mazda model is engineered around human-centric design, with the i-Activsense® suite of safety technologies coming standard across the lineup. Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Smart Brake Support, and Lane Departure Warning work together to anticipate the moments that matter on every drive, whether you're heading down Veterans Parkway or merging onto I-72.
A Track Record Worth Noting
This isn't just a one-off happening. Since 2008, Mazda has earned 99 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK awards, with 73 of those being TOP SAFETY PICK+. Nearly two decades of steady, philosophy-driven engineering is what keeps the brand at the top, and what makes every Mazda vehicle feel the way driving should feel.
See the MAZDA Safety Lineup in Springfield, IL
A safer drive starts with a vehicle designed to inspire confidence at every turn. Stop by to see the 2026 lineup in person. Green Mazda is ready to walk you through the safety features that’ll support you on the road.
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