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NHTSA crash test of the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bev

NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED

2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bev

Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.

0Recalls
24Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE HYUNDAI IONIQ 9 BEV

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a full-size, three-row electric SUV positioned squarely at families who want maximum passenger space without a combustion engine under the hood. It sits at the top of Hyundai's Ioniq EV lineup and competes in the fast-growing large electric SUV segment alongside established rivals. This is Hyundai's most ambitious family hauler yet, and its safety credentials arrive ready to be scrutinized.

VERDICT

The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bev earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 91 out of 100, an exceptional result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. Its 5-star rollover rating stands out for families and child-seat buyers. No vehicle recalls are on file for this model year.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • families prioritizing rollover safety
  • urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the Ioniq 9 as a polished, refined large SUV with a spacious, well-appointed interior and a smooth, composed ride that suits long-distance family travel. Most find the cabin materials and overall fit to be competitive at the top of the segment, and driving dynamics are frequently described as calm and confidence-inspiring for a vehicle of this size.

NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Rollover risk 9.9%

Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 21159

Index breakdown

Crash protection70/70
Avoidance tech2/10
Defect record19/20
Forward collision warning: NoLane departure warning: NoStability control: Standard

NCAP // CRASH IMAGESCrash-test images

Crash-test images are US federal government works (NHTSA / NCAP), public domain.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bev at NHTSA as of 2026-07-03. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

24 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
4reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsElectrical System 16Fuel/Propulsion System 6Power Train 5Forward Collision Avoidance 4Vehicle Speed Control 4Unknown Or Other 2

Rivals in SUV (2026)

Last verified 2026-07-03. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings (VehicleId 21159), recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Hyundai Ioniq 9 Bev 2026. Class rank 46 of 143 in SUV 2026. Methodology · Disclosure