2026 Toyota Camry Safety Rating
Midsize cars Β· Current IIHS listing Β· IIHS source checked 2026-09-16
The 2026 Toyota Camry scores 89.9/100, ranking #3 of 4 current midsize cars and #68 of 136 vehicles overall with complete IIHS records. It holds the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award in the 2026 award cycle.
Results below Good: Headlights rated Acceptable. Rear-passenger restraints in the updated moderate-overlap test: Acceptable; rear-passenger head protection: Good.
Which build and equipment does this score describe?
Latest applicable build; standard AEB and lowest current-trim headlight rating. Headlights use the lowest rating among applicable current trims; this is a conservative equipment baseline, not a claim that every trim has identical results. Confirm the production date and equipment of the car you are buying.
Headlights: baseline Acceptable
- Acceptable β (1) Trim level(s): LE trim, SE trim
- Acceptable β (2) Trim level(s): XLE trim, XSE trim
Pedestrian crash prevention: baseline Good
- Good β standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Rating applies to all 2025-26 models
Vehicle-to-vehicle crash prevention 2.0: baseline Good
- Good β standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. Rating applies to all 2025-26 models
Optional-system results are shown separately. Combining the best rating from different packages does not establish that one purchasable configuration earns them all. Check IIHS equipment details.
IIHS crash-test results
Detailed results by test (53 entries)
IIHS publishes these under the test they belong to, so the same label can appear more than once. Rear restraints and kinematics, rear head protection, structure and safety cage, and front restraints are the four that count toward the score (25%).
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
Small overlap front
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
Side: updated test
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
Headlights
Β· (1) Trim level(s): LE trim, SE trim
Headlights
Β· (2) Trim level(s): XLE trim, XSE trim
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Rating applies to all 2025-26 models Β· standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Rating applies to all 2025-26 models Β· standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
Seat belt reminders
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
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How the score is built
See our full scoring methodology and rules β
NHTSA 5-star rating
2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD
NHTSA stars are shown for reference and carry no weight in the score. NHTSA source. Why the two programs disagree β
IIHS crash-test videos
These videos are embedded on IIHSβs ratings page for this model. The tested vehicle may be an earlier model year or a related version whose results IIHS applies to this vehicle. Check the test description and source for the exact coverage.
Load a player to watch on this page, or use the YouTube link. Video footage helps explain the test; the published injury measurements and ratings are the basis for comparison.
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Tested vehicle: 2025 Toyota Camry LE 4-door
Rating applies to 2025-26 models
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 60 per million registered vehicle-years | Midsize cars as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
| Toyota Camry (2018-20) driver death rate | 48 (95% CI 38β59) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 58.1. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
Compared with other midsize cars
Closest-scoring current midsize cars with complete IIHS records, plus the class leader. See every midsize car ranked β
| Vehicle | Class rank | IIHS award | Rear restraints | Starts at | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Hyundai Sonata | #1 of 4 | TSP+ | $27,450 | 91.9 | |
| 2026 Honda Accord | #2 of 4 | TSP | $28,395 | 91.2 | |
| 2026 Toyota Camry (this page) | #3 of 4 | TSP+ | $29,100 | 89.9 | |
| 2026 Nissan Altima | #4 of 4 | β | $27,580 | 41.6 |
Other model years of the Toyota Camry
| Model year | Status | IIHS award | Primary tests reported | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Toyota Camry | Archived | TSP+ | 4/4 | 89.9 |
Each model year keeps its own record. Ratings from one year are never copied to another unless IIHS states the test applies.
Our analysis
The 2026 Toyota Camry belongs to the Midsize cars class. This class has an above-average driver death rate compared with the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years, which usually reflects lighter weight and smaller size in multi-vehicle crashes. The class figure is adjusted for driver age and sex, which removes a large part of the selection effect in raw death rates. It is still a class average, not a measurement of this model.
The Toyota Camry earned Top Safety Pick+ in the 2026 award cycle. That award requires Good results in the updated tests plus qualifying headlights and pedestrian front crash prevention on the relevant trims; the linked IIHS report shows the exact trims.
Across the 6 IIHS rating categories reported, the Toyota Camry earned 5 Good ratings. One result sits below Good; the verdict at the top of the page names it.
This analysis is produced independently; we have no affiliation with Toyota or any manufacturer. Read the full methodology or learn more about us.
International crash-test results
Euro NCAP and ANCAP results are provided for reference. Because market versions can differ in structure and equipment, they are not factored into the US score.
Safety recalls for the 2026 Toyota Camry
We do not have a verified NHTSA recall lookup for this model and year. An unmatched or unavailable lookup is not evidence of a clean recall record.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A recall applies to a range of build dates, not necessarily every car of this model year, so confirm against your own VIN. Recalls do not affect the safety score on this page.
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Questions about the 2026 Toyota Camry
Is the 2026 Toyota Camry a safe car?
The 2026 Toyota Camry scores 89.9/100 in our published formula and ranks #3 of 4 current midsize cars with complete IIHS records. It holds the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award.
What is the 2026 Toyota Camry IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Good; side: updated test = Good; headlights = Acceptable; seat belt reminders = Good; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2026 Toyota Camry an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
Yes. The 2026 Toyota Camry is a IIHS Top Safety Pick+ for the 2026 award cycle.
What is the 2026 Toyota Camry NHTSA rating?
NHTSA gives the 2026 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID 4 DR HEV FWD an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 5). NHTSA stars are shown for reference and are not part of our score.
How does the 2026 Toyota Camry compare with other midsize cars?
The class leader is the 2026 Hyundai Sonata at 91.9/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current midsize cars with complete records.
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