Hyundai & Kia Stack Up Safety Awards - CleanTechnica

Hyundai Motor Group has earned significant recognition for vehicle safety, receiving 15 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2026. This includes several fully electric vehicles (EVs) such as the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, Kia EV9, Genesis Electrified GV70, and Genesis GV60. These awards reflect the group’s strong performance under the IIHS’s updated, more stringent criteria, which emphasize protection for back-seat passengers, improved crash avoidance systems, and high-quality headlights across all trim levels. The 2026 IIHS standards require vehicles to achieve good ratings in various crash tests and have advanced front crash prevention systems that perform well in pedestrian and vehicle-to-vehicle tests. Despite the tougher requirements, Hyundai Motor Group’s EV lineup has excelled, offering consumers a range of highly safe electric vehicle options. However, some models like the Kia EV6 and Hyundai IONIQ