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From a Lexus with the segment's longest powertrain warranty to a Porsche that earns a top reliability score without sacrificing performance
Spending a lot on a luxury SUV doesn’t guarantee reliability. The higher price of a luxury vehicle implies it runs better than a mainstream model in many ways, but better reliability isn’t always one of the benefits of going upscale. Dependability should factor heavily into any research process aimed at getting the most for your money.
This list includes new luxury SUVs with a J.D. Power Predicted Reliability Score of 80 or higher. A score of 91-100 is best, 81-90 is great, 70-80 is average, and 0-69 is fair and considered below average. In a tie, the vehicle with the lower base price takes the higher position.
The 10 vehicles below appear on U.S. News' list of the most reliable luxury SUVs of 2026. They span three body sizes, from compact crossovers to full-size midsize SUVs, and range from mainstream luxury brands such as Lexus and Acura to performance-focused names such as Porsche, giving shoppers a genuine sense of how broadly strong reliability now extends across the luxury segment. Warranty coverage varies considerably across the list too, with several brands, including Genesis and Lexus, offering meaningfully longer powertrain protection than their German or domestic rivals, a detail that can matter as much as the reliability score itself for buyers planning to keep a vehicle for many years. Age and redesign timing also shape this list in interesting ways, since some of the most reliable options, such as the Cadillac XT5, have gone years without a major overhaul, while others, including the Audi Q3, just received a full redesign and still managed to earn a strong reliability score right out of the gate. Body style also varies meaningfully, since this list includes traditional SUVs alongside sportier crossover-coupe shapes such as the BMW X6, giving shoppers real flexibility in how much they prioritize cargo space against distinctive styling.
