Used car safety, rank #163 of 188
Toyota Camry 2WD Safety Rating (2020-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2020-23 Toyota Camry 2WD, a midsize car, compared with its class and with the current model.
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The 2020-23 Toyota Camry 2WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 61 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize cars average of 67, which is 9% below the class average. That places it #163 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 18.0/100.
What the Toyota Camry death rate means
At 61 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Toyota Camry 2WD beats the midsize cars average of 67 by 9%. The 95% confidence interval is 50 to 73, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 75 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Toyota Camry. Its 95% confidence interval is 63β87. It is higher than the Toyota Camry's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used cars
The safest midsize cars in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Toyota Camry 2WD highlighted. It ranks 4 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota Camry 4WD at a death rate of 15.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota Camry 4WD | 2020-23 | 15 (0 to 35) | 62.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Subaru Legacy | 2020-23 | 37 (12 to 61) | 30.7 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Camry hybrid | 2020-23 | 51 (26 to 75) | 22.1 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Camry 2WD (this page) | 2020-23 | 61 (50 to 73) | 18.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Hyundai Sonata | 2020-23 | 83 (58 to 108) | 14.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia K5 | 2021-23 | 94 (61 to 127) | 12.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nissan Altima | 2021-23 | 105 (72 to 138) | 11.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Nissan Maxima | 2020-23 | 105 (47 to 163) | 11.3 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2023 | 116 (39 to 194) | 10.1 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize cars: 67 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Toyota Camry
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Toyota Camry we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toyota Camry | TSP+ | 89.9 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 18.0 used-car score above.
International crash test results
Euro NCAP (2019)
ANCAP (2018)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Toyota Camry 2WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
Do not drive
NHTSA says to stop driving this vehicle until that repair is done. Check the VIN before driving it. On a car this age the repair may still be outstanding.
2 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering seats, wheels.
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Seats
Risk: A head restraint bracket that is insufficiently welded may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the 60% rear seat-back frame sub-assembly, free of charge.
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Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs Do not drive
Risk: A wheel that detaches from a moving vehicle can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the lug nuts, and replace any damaged components, free of charge.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Toyota Camry 2WD: Common Questions
Is the Toyota Camry 2WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 61 per million registered vehicle years for the 2020-23 Toyota Camry 2WD, 9% below the class average (67 for midsize cars). That earns a used-car safety score of 18.0 out of 100 and rank #163 of 188 used vehicles.
What is the Toyota Camry 2WD driver death rate?
61 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 50 to 73. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Toyota Camry died at a rate of 75 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2020-23 models.
How does the Toyota Camry 2WD compare with other midsize cars?
The midsize cars class averages 67 driver deaths per million; the Toyota Camry 2WD sits at 61. Among the 9 midsize cars compared above it ranks 4 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota Camry 4WD with a death rate of 15.