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Hyundai Motor Group has distinguished itself in vehicle safety, earning the highest number of awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2025. For the second consecutive year, the automotive group, which includes the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, has outperformed all competitors. They excelled in the rigorous IIHS crash test evaluations.
Key Highlights
- Hyundai Motor Group secured a total of 15 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards across its brands.
- This marks the second year in a row the Group has received the most IIHS safety designations among all automotive groups.
- The 2025 awards were granted under stricter IIHS testing criteria, with a new emphasis on the safety of second-row passengers.
- A total of 14 models earned the highest TSP+ rating, while one received a TSP rating.
Top Performer in Vehicle Safety
The IIHS, an independent nonprofit organization focused on reducing vehicle crash-related damages and injuries, awarded a combined 15 top safety ratings to Hyundai Motor Group. The comprehensive list includes seven models from Hyundai, five from Genesis, and three from Kia.
The company’s commitment to safety is evident in the number of vehicles that achieved the top-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating. Newly awarded models for 2025 include the Hyundai ELANTRA and SONATA, alongside the Kia K4.
Award-Winning Models by Brand
The models recognized by the IIHS for their outstanding safety performance are:
- Hyundai (7 TSP+ awards): 2025 ELANTRA, 2025 SONATA, 2025 IONIQ 5, 2025 IONIQ 6, 2025 KONA, 2025 TUCSON, and 2025 SANTA FE.
- Genesis (4 TSP+ awards, 1 TSP award): The 2025 GV60, Electrified GV70, GV70, and GV80 all received the TSP+ rating. The 2025 G90 earned a TSP rating.
- Kia (3 TSP+ awards): The 2025 K4, 2025 EV9, and 2025 Telluride secured the TSP+ designation.
Stricter 2025 IIHS Testing Standards
For 2025, the IIHS elevated its award criteria. They introduced a more challenging moderate overlap front crash test. This updated evaluation now includes a dummy in the rear seat. It measures protection for second-row occupants, simulating a small woman or a 12-year-old child.
To achieve a TSP+ rating, a vehicle must earn a “good” rating in this new test. For a TSP rating, an “acceptable” score is required. Additionally, all vehicles must have “good” ratings in the small overlap front and side impact tests. They must also have “acceptable” or “good” headlight ratings across all trim levels. Vehicles must also provide “acceptable” or better performance in pedestrian front crash prevention.
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