Hyundai Motor Group Takes Top Honors for Safety with Industry-leading 12 Titles in Updated 2025 IIHS Safety Awards

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Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) has achieved industry leadership in safety, securing 12 awards in the 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) assessments, representing 25% of total honors.

The Group's achievements include:

• Hyundai Motor: Five TSP+ awards (IONIQ 5, KONA, TUCSON, SANTA FE, IONIQ 6)
• Genesis: Four TSP+ awards (GV60, Electrified GV70, GV70, GV80) and one TSP award (G90)
• Kia: Two TSP+ awards (EV9, Telluride SUVs)

The 2025 IIHS criteria featured stricter standards, including enhanced second-row occupant protection requirements and advanced seat belt technology. Only 48 models qualified this year, compared to 71 in the previous assessment, highlighting the significance of Hyundai's achievement.

• Hyundai Motor Group recognized in the IIHS 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) with 12 awards, representing 25% of the total honors in 2025
• Hyundai Motor secured five TSP+ awards for the IONIQ 5, KONA, TUCSON, SANTA FE, and IONIQ 6 models
• Genesis also earned five awards, with four TSP+ selections for the GV60, Electrified GV70, GV70, and GV80, and one TSP for the G90
• Kia's EV9 and Telluride SUVs both received TSP+ awards

SEOUL, South Korea, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today announced an industry-leading total of 12 models from Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis received honors at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards. The Group's total represents more than any other automaker in the annual IIHS assessment, comprising 25 percent of the total awards given so far in 2025.

"Outstanding safety performance is core to the Hyundai Motor Group and our achievement in the 2025 IIHS awards, with the most stringent test criteria ever, underscores our unwavering commitment to customers and relentless engineering to deliver the highest level of safety for occupants and road users," said Brian Latouf, President and Global Chief Safety and Quality Officer at Hyundai Motor Group. "These results affirm our dedication to safety leadership for 2025 and beyond."

What IIHS TOP SAFETY awards did Hyundai Motor Group brands win?

Among the Group's brands, Hyundai Motor and Genesis earned five awards each, while Kia received two, highlighting the exceptional safety standards embedded in Hyundai, Kia and Genesis vehicles as part of the Group's overall mission to deliver to customers uncompromising levels of safety and quality.

The five Hyundai Motor TSP+ winners included:

• IONIQ 5
• KONA SUV
• TUCSON SUV
• SANTA FE SUV (built after November 2024)
• IONIQ 6

The four Genesis TSP+ winners included:

• GV60 SUV
• Electrified GV70 SUV
• GV70 SUV (built after April 2024)
• GV80 SUV

The Genesis G90 large luxury sedan was also recognized with a TSP award.

The two Kia TSP+ award winners were:

• EV9 SUV
• Telluride SUV

All vehicles were 2025 model year unless otherwise specified.

How did IIHS update its award criteria for 2025?

For 2025, the IIHS updated its TSP and TSP+ award criteria, placing even greater emphasis on protection for second-row occupants, with tests requiring advanced seat belt technology and other safety innovations to score highly. Further updates to the testing methods and standards raised the already-high benchmark for consideration, resulting in just 48 models qualifying for this year's awards, compared with 71 last year at this time.

With the judging criteria including small and moderate front overlap, side impact and crash prevention tests, as well as measures for pedestrian safety and new, more stringent rear passenger safety standards, Hyundai, Genesis and Kia's excellent performance highlights the dedication to safety that is instilled throughout Hyundai Motor Group. For more information on the changes to the award criteria, visit IIHS.org.

More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com

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FAQ

How many IIHS safety awards did Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) receive in 2025?

Hyundai Motor Group received 12 IIHS safety awards in 2025, including 11 TOP SAFETY PICK+ and 1 TOP SAFETY PICK awards across its Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia brands.

Which Hyundai models earned the 2025 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award?

Five Hyundai models earned TSP+ awards: IONIQ 5, KONA SUV, TUCSON SUV, SANTA FE SUV (built after November 2024), and IONIQ 6.

What percentage of total 2025 IIHS safety awards did HYMTF secure?

Hyundai Motor Group secured 25% of the total IIHS safety awards given in 2025, leading the automotive industry.

How did the 2025 IIHS safety criteria change compared to previous years?

The 2025 criteria became more stringent, requiring enhanced second-row occupant protection, advanced seat belt technology, and stricter safety standards, resulting in only 48 qualifying models compared to 71 in the previous year.

Which Genesis and Kia models received TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards in 2025?

Genesis earned TSP+ for GV60, Electrified GV70, GV70, and GV80 SUVs, while Kia received TSP+ awards for the EV9 and Telluride SUVs.