NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Nissan Ariya Safety Ratings
The 2025 Nissan Ariya scores 87 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Strong), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 7 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2025 Nissan Ariya earns a solid overall rating from NHTSA, contributing to a NHTSA Safety Index of 87/100, placing the vehicle in the Strong band. This performance is supported by a clean record of zero recalls. While its crash-test results are exemplary, the Ariya's Safety Index is constrained by a lower score in avoidance technology assessment.
The 2025 Nissan Ariya received a five-star overall crash rating and a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, based on NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 153 SUVs from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Nissan Ariya ranks 95 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
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- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 87 / 100 (Strong) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.9% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 7 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 95 of 153 SUVs tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Nissan Ariya?
The 2025 Nissan Ariya holds its Safety Index at 87/100, matching the 2024 model year exactly with no movement up or down. That flat trajectory tells a specific story for this model year: the zero-recall record is the clean anchor, earning a perfect 20/20 on the defect record component of the index. Crash protection is nearly as strong at 65 out of a possible 70 points, driven by the five-star overall NHTSA result. The frontal test at four stars is the one crack in an otherwise top-tier crash performance, and it is the reason crash protection stops short of a perfect sub-score. Where this model year leaves points on the table is avoidance technology, which scores only 2 out of 10. Forward collision warning is listed as both standard and optional depending on configuration, and lane departure warning carries the same notation, suggesting trim-level variation in how those systems are equipped. Buyers choosing a lower trim may not receive the full suite. The seven unverified owner complaints are a modest figure for a vehicle of this age, but the concentration in the Electrical System, five of seven alleged reports, is a pattern worth watching as the complaint pool grows.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Nissan Ariya perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Nissan Ariya achieved a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, matching this top score in side impact and rollover protection. Notably, the vehicle demonstrated no tip in the dynamic test, with a calculated rollover risk of 10 percent. The sole rating below five stars was for frontal impact, where the Ariya received four out of five stars.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20765
Index breakdown
NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images
Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Nissan Ariya have any recalls?
The 2025 Nissan Ariya has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. There are no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check before purchase, as recall data is updated continuously and a remedy could be issued after this analysis was compiled.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Nissan Ariya?
Seven owner complaints have been submitted to NHTSA for this model year. All are unverified consumer allegations. The Electrical System accounts for five of those alleged reports, with one each filed under Unknown Or Other, Engine, Structure, Fuel/Propulsion System, and Exterior Lighting. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged.
7 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Nissan Ariya?
Owners of the 2025 Nissan Ariya should prioritize checking for open recalls. While no campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA, recall filings can emerge at any time. A VIN check at the point of sale ensures a buyer does not inherit an unremedied safety action.
- The 2025 Nissan Ariya carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a clean defect record that contributes a full 20 out of 20 points to its Safety Index.
- NHTSA awarded the 2025 Ariya five stars overall, but the frontal crash test produced four stars, the sole below-peak result across all four NHTSA test categories for this model year.
- The avoidance technology sub-score of 2 out of 10 reflects trim-level variability in forward collision warning and lane departure warning equipment, meaning buyers should confirm which safety systems are included on any specific unit.
- Seven unverified owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year, with five of those alleged reports targeting the Electrical System, a concentration that prospective buyers should monitor as the complaint record develops.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Nissan Ariya places
The 2025 Nissan Ariya qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Nissan Ariya safety questions
Was the 2025 Nissan Ariya crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Nissan Ariya, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 87 out of 100, placing it in the Strong band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2025 Nissan Ariya crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Nissan Ariya earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.9%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2025 Nissan Ariya have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Nissan Ariya as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Nissan Ariya?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 7 owner complaints are on file for the 2025 Nissan Ariya. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other Ariya years
Rivals in SUV (2025)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lexus GX 550 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus Rz 300e | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Tesla Model X | 96/100 | not rated | 3 |
| 2025 Acura ADX | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Buick Envision | 96/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20765), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Nissan Ariya 2025.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 95 of 153 in the SUV class for 2025.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.