Honda’s Safety Accolades: 2024 & 2025 Awards that Prove Honda’s Commitment to Protection

At East Coast Honda, we believe a vehicle isn’t just about looks, performance, or features — it’s about how well it keeps you and your loved ones safe. Honda’s ongoing dedication to safety shines through when you look at the awards and top safety designations earned across its lineup in 2024 and 2025. Read on to see which Honda models have stood out — and why these honors matter for you as a driver in Myrtle Beach and beyond.

Why Safety Awards Matter

Safety awards from respected organizations like the IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) and NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) aren’t just badges. They reflect rigorous testing—crashworthiness, crash-avoidance, pedestrian safety, headlight performance, and more. When a Honda earns a Top Safety Pick or 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, you can drive with confidence knowing that it has passed some of the toughest assessments in the industry.

2024: Honda Models Earning Top Safety Honors

Honda’s 2024 model year earned recognition across multiple fronts. Some highlights:

• According to Honda’s own awards listings, several 2024 models have earned IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designations.
• In 2024, Honda Accord achieved Top Safety Pick+ status — one of the highest distinctions for crashworthiness and crash-prevention performance
• Also in 2024, Honda HR-V earned Top Safety Pick+, reflecting strong safety performance in the subcompact SUV segment.
• Honda CR-V, Odyssey, and Pilot became IIHS Top Safety Pick awardees.
• Honda has publicized that seven 2024 Honda models have earned IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ status.
• On the NHTSA side, Honda has noted that every current Honda model rated so far has earned a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from NHTSA.

These multiple distinctions across models and agencies are evidence of Honda’s consistent safety engineering and standards.

2025: Continued Excellence in Safety

Honda’s safety performance hasn’t slowed—2025 brings new awards, affirming that Honda’s safety standards are forward-looking and robust.

• A Honda press release confirms that seven 2025 Honda and Acura models earned IIHS Top Safety Pick ratings or better.
• According to Honda, every current Honda model rated so far for 2025 has again received NHTSA’s 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score.
• The 2025 Honda Accord has been rated by IIHS with strong performance across crashworthiness and crash-avoidance categories, meeting criteria to be a Top Safety Pick+.
• On Honda’s global safety page, for 2025, models such as the Civic (sedan and hatchback), Accord, HR-V, and Pilot are listed with 2025 Top Safety Pick+ or Top Safety Pick awards.
• The Honda Safety Performance publication also underscores that after more stringent testing, several Honda models received high honors in 2025.

These recognitions show Honda’s dedication to maintaining top-tier safety even as testing criteria evolve.

Notable Achievements, Explained

These awards reflect that Honda doesn’t just aim to meet baseline regulations — it seeks to exceed them.

Why These Awards Matter for East Coast Honda Customers

• Assured Safety Across the Lineup: Whether you choose a Civic, CR-V, Pilot, or Accord, you’re likely getting a vehicle that has met or exceeded rigorous safety standards.
• Evolving Standards, Evolving Honda: As testing becomes more demanding (new crash modes, stricter headlight tests, pedestrian protection), Honda continues to rise to the challenge — validating its investments in active safety systems (Honda Sensing®) and structural integrity.
• Confidence in Resale Value & Longevity: Vehicles with top safety designations often maintain stronger resale value. Customers feel more confident in recommending or choosing a Honda.
• Peace of Mind for You & Your Loved Ones: At its core, these awards represent real-world protection — a core reason many choose Honda.

See Honda Safety in Action at East Coast Honda

At East Coast Honda, we’re not just going to tell you — we’ll show you. During your next visit, ask us to demonstrate the Honda Sensing® features (like Collision Mitigation Braking System™, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, etc.) and talk through how structural design, airbags, and crash prevention systems contribute to those award-winning safety scores.