Who Owns Hyundai?
CarWhere Research · Updated
Who owns Hyundai?
Hyundai is owned by Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea, which also owns Genesis and is the largest shareholder of Kia (35.17%).
Updated November 2026 · Sources: Hyundai Motor Company: 2025 global sales release · Kia IR: shareholders
Hyundai ownership at a glance
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Frequently asked questions
Who owns Hyundai?
Hyundai is owned by Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea, which also owns Genesis and is the largest shareholder of Kia (35.17%).
What country is Hyundai's parent company from?
Hyundai Motor Company is based in South Korea.
What other brands does Hyundai Motor Group own?
Besides Hyundai, Hyundai Motor Group owns or controls Kia and Genesis.
Who owns Hyundai Motor Group?
Hyundai Motor Company owns Hyundai and launched Genesis as its global luxury brand in 2015. It is also Kia's largest shareholder, with 35.17% of Kia's common shares (year-end 2025).
Sources
- Hyundai Motor Company: 2025 global sales release (Jan 21, 2026)
- Kia IR: shareholders (Dec 31, 2025)
- Genesis Newsroom: Hyundai Motor launches Genesis (Seoul) (Nov 4, 2015)
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