2020 Toyota Tacoma
small pickup / Extended cab pickup
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2016-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 2wd
The Toyota Tacoma Access Cab was re-engineered and restyled for the 2016 model year.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Intrusion of the footrest and instrument panel contributed to a moderate risk of injuries to the dummy's left and right lower legs.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1707 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 13 |
| Footrest (cm) | 18 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 15 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 15 |
| Parking brake (cm) | |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 9 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 6 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 11 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 11 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 11 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1707 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 314 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 21 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.43 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 19 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 2.7 |
| Right | 3.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 8 |
| Right | 3 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 1 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.71 |
| Right | 0.70 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 5.9 |
| Right | 5.3 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 89 |
| Right | 111 |
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Rating applies to 2016-22 models built before November 2021
Tested vehicle: 2021 Toyota Tacoma SR Access Cab 4wd
The Toyota Tacoma Access Cab was re-engineered and restyled for the 2016 model year. A fuel leak occurred during the crash test because one of the rear leaf springs punctured the fuel tank. Toyota has identified the issue and made changes to the rear leaf springs beginning with 2022 models built after October 2021 (Information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on the driver door or adjacent B-pillar.)
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger’s survival space was maintained reasonably well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.
Intrusion of the dashboard and footrest contributed to a likely risk of injury to the right lower leg and a moderate risk of injury to the left lower leg.
The gas tank was punctured by one of the rear leaf springs during the crash test, allowing simulated fuel to leak out of the vehicle following the impact.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side
| Test ID | CEP2103 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 14 |
| Footrest (cm) | 23 |
| Right toepan (cm) | 17 |
| Center toepan (cm) | 10 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 10 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Center dash (cm) | 12 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 3 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 5 |
| Right lower dash (cm) | 6 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CEP2103 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 332 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 26 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.34 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 17 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 3.3 |
| Right | 4.1 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 6 |
| Right | 5 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 1 |
| Right | 1 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.85 |
| Right | 1.08 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 6.1 |
| Right | 8.6 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 70 |
| Right | 113 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEP2103 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 91 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.1 |
| Right | 1.5 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 2 |
| Right | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.44 |
| Right | 0.65 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 1.8 |
| Right | 2.7 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 48 |
| Right | 55 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2016-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 2wd
The Toyota Tacoma Access Cab was re-engineered and restyled for the 2016 model year.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Action shot taken during the moderate overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head contacted the head restraint and then the side curtain airbag during rebound.
Forces on the right lower leg were just high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEF1701 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 5 |
| Left (cm) | 7 |
| Center (cm) | 9 |
| Right (cm) | 8 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 0 |
| Right (cm) | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | 2 |
| Rearward (cm) | -3 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 0 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEF1701 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 277 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 80 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 12 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.24 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 20 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 1.2 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 2.3 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 1 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.24 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.49 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.6 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 4.2 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 71 |
| Right | 93 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2016-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 2wd
The Toyota Tacoma Access Cab was re-engineered and restyled for the 2016 model year.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with the front door removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag. During rebound, the dummy's head and torso slid out from the shoulder belt and moved across the seat, but this motion does not cause any significant risk of injury.
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CES1702 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -18.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CES1702 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 111 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.8 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.1 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.6 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 38 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.05 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.59 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 2.2 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.9 |
| Combined force (kN) | 4.1 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.3 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 61 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | -24 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | CES1702 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 235 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.6 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 43 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 33 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 24 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 4.48 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.53 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.1 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.8 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 74 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 41 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2016-23 models
Tested vehicle: 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Access Cab 2wd
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,052 lbs |
| Peak force | 23,555 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 5.81 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Manual cloth seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Manual cloth seat |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 22 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 30 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 14.2 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 53 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 398 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- TRD Off-Road trim equipped with LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights package
- TRD Sport trim equipped with LED headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights package
- TRD Pro trim
- TRD Limited trim
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good in all 4 tests.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2020-23 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 86.3 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 49.6 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 74.5 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, right edge | 48.9 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 52.2 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 164.7 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 163.8 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 95.2 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 83.7 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 71.0 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 70.9 m |
Trim level(s)
- SR trim
- SR5 trim
- TRD Sport trim
- TRD Off-Road trim
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was inadequate on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams never exceeded glare limits.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and inadequate on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2018-23 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 68.0 m | None |
| Straightaway left edge | 40.6 m | None |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 50.2 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 41.9 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 40.9 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 37.4 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 142.6 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 118.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 68.4 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 63.3 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 52.5 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 51.8 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2017-23 models
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | SR5 |
| Seat type | cloth |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | SR5 |
| Seat type | cloth |
| G | Good |
| A | Acceptable |
| M | Marginal |
| P | Poor |
| Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated. | |
thether anchor symbol | Tether anchor |
lower anchor symbol | Lower anchors |
| Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s) | |
| No hardware available |
Details by seating position
| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Tether anchor | |
| hard-to-find location | |
| other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| hard-to-find location | |
| other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| not too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors |
Seat position 21
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 70 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 66 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Back wall |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |
Seat position 23
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 66 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | Yes |
| Depth | Visible |
| Force (lbs) | 0 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 73 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Back wall |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor |
No |
| Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH |
Not measured |