Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world’s leading automotive companies, has once again proven its commitment to safety with an impressive feat. The company has been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for its outstanding performance in the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) and TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards, securing a total of 12 awards. This represents an astounding 25% of all the honors given out by the IIHS. This latest achievement further solidifies Hyundai’s position as a leader in automotive safety.
The IIHS conducts rigorous crash tests and evaluates the safety features of vehicles to determine their performance in protecting passengers in the event of a collision. The TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards are the highest accolades given by the IIHS, and vehicles must meet strict criteria to be considered for these honors. This year, the IIHS has recognized Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to safety by awarding 12 of its vehicles with these prestigious titles.
Among the 12 vehicles that received the TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, six were Hyundai models and six were from the company’s luxury brand, Genesis. This is a testament to the company’s dedication to safety, not only in its mainstream vehicles but also in its luxury offerings. It is also worth noting that Hyundai Motor Group is the only automotive company to have received 12 awards, which is a remarkable achievement in itself.
The TOP SAFETY PICK award is given to vehicles that have excelled in six different crash tests, including the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength, and head restraint tests. These vehicles must also have advanced or superior-rated front crash prevention technology and good-rated headlights. On the other hand, the TOP SAFETY PICK+ award requires vehicles to meet all the criteria of the TOP SAFETY PICK award and have good-rated headlights across all trim levels.
Hyundai Motor Group’s commitment to safety is further reflected in the fact that all their vehicles that received the TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards have standard front crash prevention technology. This shows the company’s dedication to making advanced safety features accessible to all customers, regardless of the vehicle’s price point.
Among the models that received the TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards are some of Hyundai Motor Group’s best-selling vehicles, such as the Hyundai Palisade, Santa Fe, and Kona, and the Genesis G70, G80, and G90. These models have not only excelled in crash tests but also have received recognition for their advanced safety features, including lane-keeping assist, blind-spot collision avoidance, and forward collision-avoidance assist.
In addition to these awards, Hyundai Motor Group has also been recognized for its efforts in pedestrian safety. The company’s all-new Sonata and Palisade have both been awarded the IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award for their pedestrian detection and avoidance systems, which use radar and cameras to detect pedestrians and automatically apply emergency braking if a collision is imminent.
Speaking about this remarkable achievement, Brian Latouf, chief safety officer at Hyundai Motor Group, said, “Safety is at the core of Hyundai Motor Group’s mission, and this recognition from the IIHS is a testament to our commitment to continuously improving the safety of our vehicles.” He also added, “We are proud to have received 12 awards, representing 25% of the total honors, which further reinforces our position as a leader in automotive safety.”
This latest recognition from the IIHS is just one of the many milestones that Hyundai Motor Group has achieved in the field of automotive safety. The company has also been recognized by other organizations, such as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Euro NCAP, and the Korea Insurance Development Institute (KIDI), for its outstanding safety performance.
In conclusion, Hyundai Motor Group’s impressive performance in the 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards is a testament to the company’s commitment to safety. With 12 awards, representing 25% of the total honors, the company has once again proven that it prioritizes the safety of its customers above all else. This achievement not only showcases the company’s dedication to producing safe and reliable vehicles but also motivates other automotive companies to follow in its footsteps. Hyundai Motor Group is truly a leader in the automotive industry, and