2026 Toyota RAV4 Safety Rating
Small SUVs Β· Historical model-year record Β· IIHS source checked date not recorded
This is the 2026 record, kept for reference. IIHS no longer lists a newer model year for this nameplate. The 2026 results below are the exact ratings IIHS published for this model year.
IIHS crash-test results
Archived record: IIHS no longer publishes this model-year URL. The saved ratings remain visible here.
How the score is built
IIHS crash-test videos
No crash-test video was found on the saved IIHS page for this model year. Visit IIHS for the latest test details and any newly added videos.
Real-world context
| Measure | Result | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Class driver death rate | 42 per million registered vehicle-years | Small SUVs as a class, adjusted for driver age and sex (Farmer, 2023); all vehicles average 38. Class context only. |
| Toyota RAV4 2WD (2019-20) driver death rate | 35 (95% CI 13β56) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 42.6. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
| Toyota RAV4 4WD (2019-20) driver death rate | 56 (95% CI 30β83) | Earlier model years of this nameplate; class average for that study 42.6. Reflects who bought and drove those cars as well as the car. |
| Theft claim frequency (Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid 4dr 4WD) | 5 (100 = average) | HLDI whole-vehicle theft, 2022β24 model years: 5% of average. See the theft ranking. |
Our analysis
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 belongs to the Small SUVs class. This class has a driver death rate near the national average of 38 deaths per million registered vehicle-years. 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 RAV4 has no IIHS Top Safety Pick award in the 2026 award cycle. That can mean a result below the award threshold in one test, or tests IIHS has not completed. Absence of an award is not evidence that the vehicle is unsafe.
Across the 5 IIHS rating categories reported, the Toyota RAV4 earned 3 Good ratings. Results below Good deserve attention, especially the updated frontal and side tests that IIHS toughened in 2022 and 2023. Our updated crash test analysis explains what changed.
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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 RAV4
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.
Questions about the 2026 Toyota RAV4
Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 a safe car?
IIHS has published 3 of the 4 primary tests and 0 of the 4 occupant-protection details for the 2026 Toyota RAV4. Available results are shown below. Only current models with all required results enter the ranking.
What is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 IIHS rating?
IIHS reports: small overlap front = Good; moderate overlap front: updated test = Marginal; side: updated test = Acceptable; seat belt reminders = Good; latch ease of use = Good.
Is the 2026 Toyota RAV4 an IIHS Top Safety Pick?
No. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 does not hold an IIHS Top Safety Pick award for the 2026 model year, which can reflect a result below Good in a qualifying test or tests that IIHS has not yet completed.
How does the 2026 Toyota RAV4 compare with other small SUVs?
The class leader is the 2026 Subaru Forester at 94.3/100. The comparison table on this page lists the closest-scoring current small SUVs with complete records.
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