MODEL
Nissan Gtr
NHTSA safety across every Nissan Gtr model year we cover.
Across the 5 model years of the Nissan Gtr we cover (2019 to 2024), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sports car that has earned a fierce global reputation since its modern revival. Sold in small volumes and aimed squarely at driving enthusiasts who want supercar-level acceleration at a comparatively accessible price, the GT-R occupies a rare niche in the American market. Our safety coverage spans the 2019 through 2024 model years of this twin-turbocharged, all-wheel-drive coupe.
From a federal safety standpoint, the Nissan GT-R presents an unusually sparse data picture for the 2019 to 2024 model years we cover. NHTSA has not crash-tested the GT-R during this window, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to report. That absence is not a condemnation, but it does leave shoppers without the independent crash-test benchmarks that inform most buying decisions. On the recall front, the record is clean across all covered years, with zero recalls issued. Owner-reported complaints to NHTSA are equally quiet, registering zero total filings, including zero reported crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero fatalities. It is worth noting that complaint data reflects unverified allegations and that the GT-R sells in extremely low volumes in the United States, which naturally limits the statistical pool. A car moving fewer units will almost always generate fewer complaints and attract less regulatory scrutiny, so the zeroes here reflect scarcity as much as anything else. The honest bottom line for safety shoppers is this: the GT-R carries no red flags in the federal data, but the absence of crash-test results means you are buying into an unknown structural safety profile. Buyers prioritizing verified crash protection should weigh that gap carefully.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally treat the GT-R as a landmark performance machine, praising its explosive acceleration, all-weather all-wheel-drive grip, and surprisingly composed handling for a car of its power output. Most acknowledge that the cabin materials and interior refinement feel dated relative to European rivals at similar price points, and that the ride comfort is firm. Value for the performance delivered is a common point of praise.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the GT-R in any of the 2019 to 2024 model years we cover, so there are no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores available to guide your purchase decision.
- The GT-R has a clean recall record across all six covered model years, with zero recalls issued by NHTSA during this period.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for these model years total zero, including no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths, though this partly reflects the model's very low US sales volume rather than a large verified sample.
- Because the GT-R sells in small numbers, the federal safety database is thin by nature. Shoppers who prioritize well-documented crash protection should consider that the absence of data is not the same as a positive safety rating.