2025 model year vehicle safety: 172 vehicles tracked, recall statistics, complaint trends, and the safest and most problematic 2025 vehicles.
The 2025 model year includes 172 tracked vehicles in the NHTSA database, with a combined 4185 consumer complaints and 282 manufacturer-issued safety recalls. These figures represent real reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration by vehicle owners and official recall campaigns initiated by automakers to address safety defects. Whether you are shopping for a used 2025 model or currently drive one, this data can help you understand the safety profile of vehicles from this model year.
Among all 2025 vehicles, the models generating the most consumer complaints include the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (220 complaints), the Honda Cr-V (192 complaints), the Hyundai Tucson (189 complaints). High complaint volumes can indicate widespread manufacturing defects, design flaws, or recurring component failures. However, complaint counts alone should not be the sole factor in your decision — popular vehicles with high sales volumes naturally receive more reports simply because more units are on the road.
Breaking down complaint data by manufacturer, the makes with the highest total complaints for 2025 model year vehicles are Hyundai (676 complaints across all models), Honda (492 complaints across all models), Chevrolet (371 complaints across all models). Keep in mind that larger manufacturers with more models and higher production volumes will naturally accumulate more reports. For a fair comparison, review the per-model data in the table below and check individual vehicle safety reports for component-level breakdowns, severity analysis, and recall details.
| # | Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 220 | 8 | — |
| 2 | Honda Cr-V | 192 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Hyundai Tucson | 189 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 4 | Chevrolet Equinox | 163 | 0 | — |
| 5 | Hyundai Palisade | 163 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 6 | Chevrolet Traverse | 143 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 7 | Nissan Rogue | 137 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 8 | Honda Pilot | 121 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 9 | Toyota Camry | 104 | 1 | — |
| 10 | Honda Odyssey | 102 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 11 | Kia Carnival | 96 | 0 | — |
| 12 | Toyota Tundra | 96 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 13 | Hyundai Santa Fe | 80 | 4 | ★★★★☆ |
| 14 | Tesla Model Y | 75 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 15 | Ford Explorer | 69 | 17 | ★★★★★ |
| 16 | Chevrolet Trax | 65 | 0 | — |
| 17 | Subaru Forester | 59 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 18 | Kia Sorento | 55 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 19 | Subaru Outback | 53 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 20 | Bmw X5 | 52 | 4 | ★★★★☆ |
| 21 | Gmc Acadia | 47 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 22 | Honda Ridgeline | 46 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 23 | Toyota Rav4 | 46 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 24 | Volvo Ex90 | 45 | 3 | — |
| 25 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 44 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 26 | Kia Telluride | 44 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 27 | Gmc Yukon | 42 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 28 | Toyota Grand Highlander | 41 | 3 | ★★★★★ |
| 29 | Toyota Tacoma | 41 | 4 | — |
| 30 | Toyota 4runner | 39 | 1 | — |
| 31 | Acura Mdx | 38 | 2 | — |
| 32 | Kia K5 | 38 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 33 | Kia Sportage | 37 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 34 | Mazda Cx-70 | 37 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 35 | Kia Ev6 | 34 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 36 | Nissan Pathfinder | 34 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 37 | Honda Hr-V | 31 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 38 | Jeep Wagoneer S | 31 | 5 | — |
| 39 | Subaru Crosstrek | 30 | 0 | ★★★★★ |
| 40 | Bmw X3 | 28 | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| 41 | Kia K4 | 28 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 42 | Mazda Cx-50 | 27 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 43 | Acura Rdx | 26 | 1 | ★★★★★ |
| 44 | Nissan Kicks | 26 | 3 | ★★★★☆ |
| 45 | Buick Enclave | 25 | 0 | — |
| 46 | Volkswagen Atlas | 25 | 4 | ★★★★★ |
| 47 | Bmw X7 | 24 | 3 | — |
| 48 | Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 24 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 49 | Buick Envista | 23 | 0 | — |
| 50 | Volkswagen Tiguan | 23 | 2 | ★★★★★ |