Awards & Accolades
PALISADE
Named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
2026 Hyundai PALISADE was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ on vehicles built after November 2025 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization’s highest honor.Read more
PALISADE Hybrid
Named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
2026 Hyundai PALISADE Hybrid was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ on vehicles built after November 2025 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization’s highest honor. Read moreHYUNDAI
8 new Hyundai vehicles recognized for safety in IIHS awards
IIHS awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK+ to the 2026 PALISADE/PALISADE Hybrid (on vehicles built after November 2025), 2026 IONIQ 5 (excluding IONIQ 5 N), 2026 IONIQ 9, 2026 KONA (not including KONA Electric), 2026 SANTA FE/SANTA FE Hybrid, 2026 SONATA/SONATA Hybrid, and 2026 TUCSON/TUCSON Hybrid (excluding TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid). Additionally, the 2026 ELANTRA/ELANTRA Hybrid (excluding ELANTRA N) was awarded a TOP SAFETY PICK. Read moreHYUNDAI
97 IIHS Top Safety awards over the past 10 years (2017-2026)
Hyundai has earned a total of 97 IIHS Top Safety awards over the past 10 years, from 2017-2026. (www.iihs.org) Read moreHYUNDAI
Over 140 IIHS Top Safety awards since 2006
Hyundai has earned over 140 IIHS Top Safety awards since 2006. IIHS Top Safety awards include TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards to Hyundai vehicles from 2006-2026. Read moreHYUNDAI
7 Hyundai models awarded an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating
Seven 2026 Hyundai models, including ELANTRA, ELANTRA Hybrid, SONATA, SONATA Hybrid, TUCSON, TUCSON Hybrid, and SANTA CRUZ, received 5 out of 5 stars for overall safety in the 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Excludes ELANTRA N and TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid. Read moreHYUNDAI
PALISADE receives top honors.
PALISADE recognized as 2026 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ (NACTOY) by industry leaders. Read moreNamed a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
The 2026 IONIQ 5 was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization's highest honor. Excludes IONIQ 5 N. Read more
Named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
The 2026 IONIQ 9 was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization's highest honor. Read more
Named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
The 2026 KONA was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization's highest honor. Excludes KONA Electric. Read more
Named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
The 2026 TUCSON was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization's highest honor. Read more
Named a 2026 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
The 2026 TUCSON Hybrid was awarded a 2026 TOP SAFETY PICK+ by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the organization's highest honor. Excludes TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid. Read more