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2023 Toyota Tundra

large pickup / Extended cab pickup

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Side: original test
Side: updated test

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights (varies by trim/option)
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle
Standard system	Superior
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)
Standard system	Superior
Front crash prevention: pedestrian (night)
Standard system	Advanced

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning & prevention
Optional rear automatic braking

Key

G
Good
A
Acceptable
M
Marginal
P
Poor

Superior
Advanced
Basic

Some ratings use a scale of Poor to Good. Others range from Basic to Superior.

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 2wd

The Toyota Tundra Extended Cab was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Driver-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Tundra conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2202
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	6
Footrest (cm)	16
Left toepan (cm)	15
Brake pedal (cm)	7
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	0
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	3
Upper dash (cm)	6
Lower instrument panel (cm)	7

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTN2202
Head
HIC-15	233
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.7
Extension bending moment (Nm)	14
Maximum Nij	0.32
Chest maximum compression (mm)	23
Femur (kN)
Left	1.2
Right	1.3
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	2
Right	3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.86
Right	0.37
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	5.1
Right	1.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	173
Right	156

About the small overlap front test

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Toyota Tundra Double Cab 2wd

The Toyota Tundra Extended Cab was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Passenger-side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Tundra Extended Cab conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
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

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2207
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	6
Footrest (cm)	16
Right toepan (cm)	19
Center toepan (cm)	12
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	0
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	4
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	3
Upper dash (cm)	5
Right lower dash (cm)	5

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2207
Head
HIC-15	216
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.4
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12
Maximum Nij	0.28
Chest maximum compression (mm)	19
Femur (kN)
Left	2.2
Right	2.0
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	6
Right	6
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.51
Right	0.51
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.4
Right	3.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	125
Right	142

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTP2207
Head
HIC-15	149
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	9
Maximum Nij	0.22
Chest maximum compression (mm)	29
Femur (kN)
Left	0.7
Right	0.8
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	6
Right	6
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.29
Right	0.22
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.6
Right	0.3
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	31
Right	56

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab 4wd

The Toyota Tundra Extended Cab was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Moderate overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Tundra Extended Cab conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2117
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	4
Left (cm)	6
Center (cm)	13
Right (cm)	16
Brake pedal (cm)	3
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	0
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	3
Rearward (cm)	3
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTF2117
Head
HIC-15	403
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	21
Maximum Nij	0.24
Chest maximum compression (mm)	27
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	1.2
Femur force - right (kN)	1.1
Knee displacement - left (mm)	2
Knee displacement - right (mm)	2
Maximum tibia index - left	0.31
Maximum tibia index - right	0.50
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	2.9
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	3.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	62
Right	72

About the original moderate overlap front test

Side: original test

Rating applies to 2022-23 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Toyota Tundra SR5 Double Cab 4wd

The Toyota Tundra Extended Cab was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Side ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Tundra Extended Cab conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
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

Technical measurements for this test

Test ID	VTS2120
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-27.0
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2120
Head HIC-15	328
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.7
Compression (kN)	0.2
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	13
Lateral force (kN)	0.9
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	29
Average deflection (mm)	22
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	2.70
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.28
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	1.5
Acetabulum force (kN)	1.5
Combined force (kN)	3.0
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.5
L-M moment (Nm)	52
A-P moment (Nm)	19

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2120
Head HIC-15	61
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.1
Compression (kN)	0.7
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	33
Lateral force (kN)	1.2
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	26
Average deflection (mm)	19
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	3.10
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.33
Pelvis
Iliac force (kN)	0.1
Acetabulum force (kN)	0.2
Combined force (kN)	0.2
Left femur
L-M force (kN)	0.5
L-M moment (Nm)	109
A-P moment (Nm)	31

About the original side crash test

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2022-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab 4wd

The Toyota Tundra Extended Cab was redesigned for the 2022 model year. Side 2.0 ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test of a 2022 Tundra Extended Cab conducted by Toyota.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2222
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-24.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2222
Head
HIC-15	50
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.3
Compression (kN)	0.5
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	8
Lateral force (kN)	0.6
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	19
Average deflection (mm)	14
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.63
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.09
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	2.5

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	VTS2222
Head
HIC-15	89
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.2
Compression (kN)	0.8
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	21
Lateral force (kN)	1.3
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	7
Average deflection (mm)	4
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	0.94
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.03
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	1.5

About the side crash test

Headlights

Ratings are given for 2 different headlight variations available on this vehicle.

Trim level(s)

Limited trim equipped with Premium package

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
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 good on both right curves, fair on the sharp left curve and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams created some glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on both sides of the road. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and gradual left curves, and inadequate on the sharp left curve.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and on both left curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	Limited trim equipped with Premium package
Low-beam headlight type	LED projector
High-beam headlight type	LED projector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	98.0 m	None
Straightaway left edge	58.2 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	74.1 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	54.5 m	9.5%
150m radius right curve, right edge	60.1 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.0 m	54.3%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	164.8 m
Straightaway left edge	151.8 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	79.6 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	65.6 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	62.2 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	54.0 m

Trim level(s)

SR trim
SR5 trim
Limited trim

Evaluation criteria	Rating
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 good on the left side of the road and fair on the right side. On curves, visibility was good on the gradual right curve, fair on the sharp right and sharp left curves, and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

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 in all 4 tests.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	SR trim SR5 trim Limited trim
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2022-25 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	89.1 m	None
Straightaway left edge	55.9 m	None
250m radius right curve, right edge	67.1 m	None
250m radius left curve, left edge	54.8 m	27.7%
150m radius right curve, right edge	54.3 m	None
150m radius left curve, left edge	50.8 m	4.1%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	145.3 m
Straightaway left edge	154.5 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	72.0 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	69.1 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	55.6 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	56.3 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle

System details

Standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection

Overall evaluation

Applies to 2022-23 models

Superior

This system meets the requirements for forward collision warning.
In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

About the original front crash prevention test

Front crash prevention: pedestrian (day)

System details

standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection

Overall evaluation

This rating applies to all 2022-25 models

Superior

Crossing child

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Crossing adult

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Parallel adult

In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 35 mph. A warning was issued 2.2 seconds before impact.

About the pedestrian front crash prevention test

Front crash prevention: pedestrian (night)

Night

System details

standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection

Overall evaluation

Includes high-beam assist credit

This rating applies to 2022-25 models of the following trim lines: SR trim, SR5 trim, Limited trim

Advanced

Crossing adult

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle avoided a collision.

Parallel adult

In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 22 mph when using its high beams. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 23 mph.
In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 31 mph when using its high beams and a warning was issued 1.6 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 12 mph and a warning was issued 0.7 seconds before impact.

About pedestrian front crash prevention test