Hyundai Motor Company has announced that the all-new Hyundai NEXO has achieved the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP safety assessment, reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering class-leading safety across its electrified vehicle portfolio.
As Hyundai’s next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric SUV, the NEXO produces zero tailpipe emissions, emitting only water vapour, and represents the brand’s vision for sustainable, zero-emission mobility. The top safety rating further validates Hyundai’s focus on safety excellence, adding to its growing list of five-star Euro NCAP-rated models, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6 and IONIQ 9.
Hyundai continues to demonstrate that safety is central to every vehicle it develops — not only for customers but for all road users. The NEXO’s latest recognition underscores Hyundai’s consistent performance in crash protection and its extensive suite of advanced safety and driver-assistance technologies.
Outstanding Occupant Protection Across Adult and Child Categories
Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) — Europe’s most trusted independent organization for evaluating vehicle safety — assesses new vehicles across four categories: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, protection of vulnerable road users, and safety assistance technologies.
The all-new Hyundai NEXO achieved exceptional results across all four areas, including 90 percent in Adult Occupant Protection and 85 percent in Child Occupant Protection.
In adult occupant tests, the passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test, with good protection of the knees, femurs and all critical body regions for both driver and passenger. The NEXO also delivered strong performance in the full-width rigid barrier test, achieved maximum points in the side barrier test, and provided effective far-side occupant protection through its center airbag. Whiplash protection for both front and rear seats was rated as good in rear-impact evaluations.
Child occupant protection performance was equally strong. The six- and ten-year-old dummies showed good protection in all critical body areas in both frontal and side-impact tests, earning maximum points. Additional safety features include a front passenger airbag deactivation function with clear status indication and secure installation compatibility for all approved child restraint systems.
Euro NCAP also recognized the NEXO’s advanced eCall system, post-crash secondary impact prevention technology, and verified door/window operability in the event of vehicle submergence.
Building on Hyundai’s proven safety leadership
This achievement further highlights Hyundai’s long-term commitment to hydrogen technology and safety innovation. The previous generation NEXO became the first fuel-cell electric vehicle ever tested by Euro NCAP in 2018 — and earned a five-star rating under the evaluation standards at that time.
The new five-star result underscores Hyundai’s continuous advancement in fuel-cell engineering, crash protection and customer-focused safety technology, setting a benchmark in the global FCEV segment.
