Hyundai Motor Group Tops Rankings in 2025 IIHS Top Safety Awards
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- Hyundai Motor Group Earns 15 IIHS Top Safety Awards Across Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Brands
- Most TSP and TSP+ Ratings Among All Automotive Groups for Second Consecutive Year
- Recognized for Excellence in Rear Occupant Protection Under Stricter 2025 IIHS Criteria
SEOUL, June 20, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has reaffirmed its leadership in vehicle safety, achieving the highest number of models awarded in the 2025 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash test evaluations.
A total of 15 models across Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Corporation and Genesis have earned either 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) or TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation. This includes seven Hyundai models, five Genesis models, and three Kia models, marking the second consecutive year the Group has received the most IIHS safety awards.
In the latest round of evaluations, the 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA, SONATA and 2025 Kia K4, were awarded the coveted TSP+ rating, joining existing models such as the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, KONA, TUCSON, and SANTA FE; the Genesis GV60, Electrified GV70, GV70, GV80; and the 2025 Kia EV9 and Telluride. The 2025 Genesis G90 currently holds a TSP rating.
The IIHS enhanced its crash test criteria for 2025, introducing more stringent requirements for second-row occupant protection. In the updated moderate overlap front test, dummies representing 12-year-old children or small female passengers are placed in the rear seats to assess injury risk more realistically. To qualify for a TSP+ rating, vehicles must now earn a “good” rating in this test, while a rating of “acceptable” is required for TSP.
To earn a 2025 TSP or TSP+ rating, vehicles must also:
- Earn “good” ratings in both the small overlap front and updated side impact crash tests
- Receive at least an “acceptable” rating in daytime and nighttime pedestrian front crash prevention evaluations
- Be equipped, across all trim levels, with headlights rated “acceptable” or better
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries and property damage from motor vehicle crashes through research and evaluation and through education of consumers, policymakers and safety professionals. Its TSP and TSP+ ratings are widely cited in the North American auto industry by consumers, media and analysts alike.
2025 IIHS TSP+ / TSP Ratings for Hyundai Motor Group (Total 15 models)
Company | Model (MY2025) | Award |
Hyundai Motor Company (Seven models awarded TSP+) | ELANTRA (built after October 2024) | TSP+ |
| SONATA (built after November 2024) |
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| IONIQ 5 |
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| IONIQ 6 |
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| KONA |
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| TUCSON |
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| SANTA FE (built after November 2024) |
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Genesis (Four models awarded TSP+, One model awarded TSP) | GV60 | TSP+ |
| Electrified GV70 |
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| GV70 (built after April 2024) |
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| GV80 |
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| G90 | TSP |
Kia Corporation (Three models awarded TSP+) | K4 (built after January 2025) | TSP+ |
| EV9 |
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| Telluride |
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About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. Armed with creative thinking, cooperative communication, and the will to take on any challenges, we strive to create a better future for all.
More information about Hyundai Motor Group can be found at: http://www.hyundaimotorgroup.com or Newsroom: Media Hub by Hyundai, Kia Global Media Center (kianewscenter.com), Genesis Newsroom
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