Safety Ratings
Cybertruck IIHS Top Safety Pick+: Superior Crash Test Results Over Rivals
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Building on its IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the Tesla Cybertruck outperforms the Ford F-150 and Rivian R1T in key crash tests, including rear passenger protection, with Tesla confirming no safety differences in pre-April builds.
Building on its 2025 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award, the Tesla Cybertruck is now the only pickup truck to earn both an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ and NHTSA 5-star rating amid stricter 2026 safety standards, according to Elon Musk and the official Cybertruck account.
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In a February 2026 X post, Tesla highlighted the Cybertruck's Top Safety Pick+ from IIHS and 5-star NHTSA rating—previously detailed in coverage of the IIHS announcement—while emphasizing Full Self-Driving, off-road prowess, and home backup power capabilities.