Hyundai Scores Big in IIHS Safety Ratings in 2025
Hyundai Scores Big in IIHS Safety Ratings in 2025
Posted on February 26, 2026
It’s fair to say that Hyundai Motor Group shines on many fronts, and this is especially true when it comes to safety. The Korean automaker is ending the year on a high note by accumulating numerous awards related to vehicle safety.
Once again, Hyundai Motor Group has established itself as a benchmark in automotive safety. Altogether, its brands earned a total of 21 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, more than enough to place the Korean group at the top of the rankings for a second consecutive year.
Stringent selection criteria
It doesn’t take much for a vehicle to fall short in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s evaluations. In 2025, the IIHS significantly raised the bar with stricter standards than ever before, particularly when it comes to child occupant protection. As a result, it’s all the more impressive to note that 18 of the 21 awards earned by the Group in 2025 were TOP SAFETY PICK+ ratings, the highest distinction awarded by the U.S. organization.
Unsurprisingly, several of the Group’s electric vehicles—such as the Hyundai IONIQ 9, IONIQ 6, IONIQ 5, and the Kia EV6—are among the models recognized. Other vehicles, including the Kona, Tucson, Elantra, Sonata, and Santa Fe, also received this honor. There are even six Genesis models among the safest vehicles when TOP SAFETY PICK ratings are taken into account.
Still at the top
Whether it’s safety, design, or technology, Hyundai Motor Group continues to stand out thanks to its boldness, creativity, and perseverance. Its brands rank among the leaders in nearly every category. What’s most surprising is that the Korean automaker manages to deliver so much while maintaining highly competitive pricing. In short, there’s no need to look far to understand why Hyundai Motor Group and its brands continue to gain popularity year after year.