2016 Toyota Camry
midsize car / 4-door sedan
Award applies only to vehicles with optional front crash prevention
Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2015-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Toyota Camry LE 4-door
The Toyota Camry was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Beginning with 2014 models built after December 2013, the front structure was modified to improve occupant protection in small overlap frontal crashes. (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.)
Beginning with 2015 models, the side curtain airbags were lengthened to further improve occupant protection in this same type of crash. Assessment of side airbag coverage is determined by the Institute based on a test of a 2015 model Camry conducted by Toyota. All other assessments, ratings, and vehicle specifications are based on an Institute test of a 2014 model Camry built after the front structure was modified.
| 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 Institute's 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 in the Institute's test.
Except for door hinge pillar deformation and parking brake pedal movement (pedal not visible), intrusion into the driver's space was reasonably well controlled, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low (Institute test car shown).
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | CEN1349 |
|---|---|
| Lower occupant compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max (cm) | 16 |
| Footrest (cm) | 8 |
| Left toepan (cm) | 5 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 6 |
| Parking brake (cm) | 17 |
| Rocker panel lateral average (cm) | 2 |
| Upper occupant compartment | |
| Steering column | 2 |
| Upper hinge pillar max (cm) | 8 |
| Upper dash (cm) | 10 |
| Lower instrument panel (cm) | 9 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | CEN1349 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 126 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | no contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.4 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 22 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.30 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 20 |
| Femur (kN) | |
| Left | 1.5 |
| Right | 1.0 |
| Knee displacement (mm) | |
| Left | 3 |
| Right | 1 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%) | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.80 |
| Right | 0.40 |
| Tibia axial force (kN) | |
| Left | 3.6 |
| Right | 2.1 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 52 |
| Right | 35 |
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2012-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Toyota Camry LE 4-door
The Toyota Camry was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota.
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTF1109 |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest (cm) | 9 |
| Left (cm) | 8 |
| Center (cm) | 5 |
| Right (cm) | 6 |
| Brake pedal (cm) | 7 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left (cm) | 2 |
| Right (cm) | 1 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward (cm) | -1 |
| Rearward (cm) | -4 |
| A-pillar rearward movement (cm) | 2 |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTF1109 |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 115 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 25 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.2 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 26 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.25 |
| Chest maximum compression (mm) | 24 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force - left (kN) | 1.6 |
| Femur force - right (kN) | 2.3 |
| Knee displacement - left (mm) | 3 |
| Knee displacement - right (mm) | 2 |
| Maximum tibia index - left | 0.42 |
| Maximum tibia index - right | 0.38 |
| Tibia axial force - left (kN) | 2.5 |
| Tibia axial force - right (kN) | 3.9 |
| Foot acceleration (g) | |
| Left | 43 |
| Right | 72 |
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2012-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Toyota Camry SE 4-door with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front and rear seat-mounted torso airbags
The Toyota Camry was redesigned for the 2012 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by Toyota.
| 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 | |
Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side
| Test ID | VTS1106 |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm) | -12.5 |
| Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline. | |
Driver injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1106 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 312 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.9 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 39 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.6 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 20 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.48 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.31 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 2.0 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.8 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.7 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 88 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 44 |
Passenger injury measures
| Test ID | VTS1106 |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 52 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.3 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 14 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.4 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 21 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 18 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.81 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.16 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.7 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.4 |
| Combined force (kN) | 1.9 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 1.1 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 183 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 41 |
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2012-17 models
Tested vehicle: 2012 Toyota Camry LE 4-door
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 3,167 lbs |
| Peak force | 15,148 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.78 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Power cloth seats
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
| Seat type | Power cloth seats |
|---|---|
| Geometry | |
| Backset (mm) | 37 |
| Distance below top of head (mm) | 33 |
| Seat design parameters | |
| Pass/fail | Pass |
| Max T1 acceleration (g) | 12.1 |
| Head contact time (ms) | 57 |
| Force rating | 1 |
| Neck forces | |
| Max neck shear force (N) | 0 |
| Max neck tension (N) | 406 |
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.
Headlights
Ratings are given for 4 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.
Trim level(s)
- XLE 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim equipped with Technology package
- XSE 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim equipped with Technology package
- Hybrid XLE trim equipped with Technology package
| 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 fair on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right and gradual left curves and inadequate on the sharp left and sharp right 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 2016-17 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 91.4 m | 6.7% |
| Straightaway left edge | 53.7 m | 6.7% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 52.3 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 48.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 43.3 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 40.2 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 163.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 143.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 70.4 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 69.5 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 54.2 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 54.6 m |
Trim level(s)
- LE 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim
- XLE 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim
- SE 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim
- Special Edition 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim
- XSE 2.5-liter 4 cylinder trim
- Hybrid LE trim
- Hybrid SE trim
- Hybrid XLE trim
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
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 inadequate in all 4 tests.
The low beams created some glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right and gradual left curves and inadequate on the sharp left and sharp right curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 91.4 m | 6.7% |
| Straightaway left edge | 53.7 m | 6.7% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 52.3 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 48.0 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 43.3 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 40.2 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 163.2 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 143.9 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 70.4 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 69.5 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 54.2 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 54.6 m |
Trim level(s)
- XLE 3.5-liter V6 trim equipped with Technology package
- XSE 3.5-liter V6 trim equipped with Technology package
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| 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 good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams created excessive glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right and gradual left curves and fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves.
High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway, on both left curves and on both right curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 108.6 m | 75.6% |
| Straightaway left edge | 58.8 m | 75.6% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 64.1 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 52.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 50.3 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 173.4 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 141.5 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 83.2 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 78.0 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.9 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 59.5 m |
Trim level(s)
- XLE 3.5-liter V6 trim
- XSE 3.5-liter V6 trim
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
|---|---|
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating | |
| Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination: | |
Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.
The low beams created excessive glare.
High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right and gradual left curves and fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves.
| Trim level(s) |
|
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED projector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | No |
|
Overall rating Applies to 2016-17 models |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
Amount glare exceeded threshold |
|---|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 108.6 m | 75.6% |
| Straightaway left edge | 58.8 m | 75.6% |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 64.1 m | None |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 54.8 m | None |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 52.0 m | None |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 50.3 m | None |
| HIGH BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) |
|---|---|
| Straightaway right edge | 173.4 m |
| Straightaway left edge | 141.5 m |
| 250m radius right curve, right edge | 83.2 m |
| 250m radius left curve, left edge | 78.0 m |
| 150m radius right curve, right edge | 60.9 m |
| 150m radius left curve, left edge | 59.5 m |
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Child seat anchors
Rating applies to 2015-17 models
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | LE |
| Seat type | cloth |
This vehicle has 2 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.
It has 1 additional seating position with a tether anchor only.
| Overall evaluation | |
| Vehicle trim | LE |
| 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 | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| too deep in seat | |
| not too much force needed to attach | |
| easy to maneuver around anchors | |
| 2 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| none available | |
| 3 | |
| Tether anchor | |
| easy-to-find location | |
| no other hardware could be confused for anchor | |
| Lower anchors | |
| 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 | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 17 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 58 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 21 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 63 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| 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 22
| Lower anchor A | |
|---|---|
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Lower anchor B | |
| No lower latch for this seat position | |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| 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 | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 39 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 63 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 4-6 |
| Force (lbs) | 24 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 68 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Rear deck |
| Confusing hardware present | No |
| 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 |