Hyundai Motor Group Earns 16 IIHS 2026 Top Safety Awards

Core Insights - Hyundai Motor Group has achieved a total of 16 awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for the 2026 calendar year, including 15 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) awards and one TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP) rating, reflecting the company's commitment to vehicle safety under more stringent testing standards [2][4]. Group Summary - Hyundai brand secured seven awards, comprising six TSP+ and one TSP rating, emphasizing its focus on crashworthiness and occupant protection [4][5]. - Genesis brand received five TSP+ awards, showcasing excellence in occupant protection and crashworthiness [7]. - Kia brand earned four TSP+ awards, including recognition for the all-new K4 sedan and EV9 three-row all-electric SUV, bringing its total to four TSP+ rated vehicles for the year [8]. Safety Features - All 2026 Hyundai Motor vehicles are equipped with seven standard SmartSense safety features, which include Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, and Forward Collision Assist, among others, aimed at enhancing safety for all occupants [6]. - Genesis models feature advanced safety technologies such as Forward Collision Assist and Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, contributing to a comprehensive suite of preventative technologies [7]. - Kia models also include standard advanced driver assistance systems designed to help detect and prevent collisions [8].