In a bold testament to its unwavering commitment to driver and passenger safety, Hyundai has once again elevated its position in the automotive industry. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra and 2025 Hyundai Sonata have both earned the prestigious 2025 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)—the highest accolade for vehicle safety performance.

With these additions, Hyundai now boasts seven 2025 TSP+ awards, reinforcing the brand’s leadership in automotive safety innovation. The full roster of Hyundai vehicles earning the TSP+ badge includes the Elantra, Sonata, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, Kona, Tucson, and Santa Fe, with many models including hybrid options. Each vehicle underwent rigorous IIHS testing, meeting the organization’s increasingly stringent safety criteria—particularly around second-row occupant protection.

The latest IIHS safety standards reflect growing attention on backseat passenger safety. To qualify for TSP+, vehicles must now earn good ratings in key crash tests including small overlap front, updated side impacts, and the new moderate overlap front test, which emphasizes protection for rear-seat passengers. Additionally, all vehicle trims must feature good or acceptable headlights and demonstrate strong performance in pedestrian crash prevention, both day and night.

 Figure 1. 2025 IIHS TSP/TSP+ Industry Ranking by OEM as of June 10, 2025.
 

 

Hyundai’s safety advancements are not coincidental—they are engineered by design. "Safety is a priority at Hyundai, and we continually enhance vehicle safety through advanced research, design, engineering, and technology," said Cole Stutz, chief safety officer at Hyundai Motor North America. “The TSP+ awards for two additional 2025 models demonstrate our commitment to safety leadership.”

As a parent company, Hyundai Motor Group leads the entire automotive industry with a remarkable 15 total TSP/TSP+ awards for 2025, a significant achievement in a year when IIHS raised the bar on crash protection standards.

The latest honors further establish Hyundai as a forward-thinking automaker that prioritizes innovation, value, and—most importantly—driver and passenger well-being. Whether commuting in the sleek Elantra or enjoying the refined comfort of the Sonata, today’s drivers can be confident that Hyundai is delivering excellence on every road.

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