Toyota Tacoma NHTSA Safety Ratings
NHTSA gives the 2023 Toyota Tacoma an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 4 stars for rollover resistance.
Latest model year (2026):
NHTSA rates the Toyota Tacoma at 4 ★ overall, 4 ★ frontal crash, 5 ★ side crash and 4 ★ rollover.
Toyota Tacoma Safety — All Years
| Year | Variant | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | — | 3 ★ | 5 ★ | — | 4 | 141 |
| 2024 | 2024 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | — | 3 ★ | 5 ★ | — | 4 | 141 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 50 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 50 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 50 |
| 2023 | 2023 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 4 | 50 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 57 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 4WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 57 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/CC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 57 |
| 2022 | 2022 Toyota TACOMA PU/EC 2WD | 4 ★ | 4 ★ | 5 ★ | 4 ★ | 3 | 57 |
Crash-test star ratings sourced from the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Ratings apply to the tested body style and can differ between trims and drivetrain layouts.
Toyota Tacoma Safety FAQ
Is the Toyota Tacoma a safe car?
NHTSA gives the Toyota Tacoma an overall crash rating of 4 out of 5 stars, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test and 5 stars in the side crash test. Ratings are per body style and model year — check the table above for yours.
What is the rollover rating of the Toyota Tacoma?
The Toyota Tacoma scores 4 out of 5 stars for rollover resistance, with a calculated rollover risk of about 19.1%. Taller vehicles typically score lower here than sedans.
Does the Toyota Tacoma have driver assistance features?
NHTSA records the tested Toyota Tacoma as having electronic stability control, with forward collision warning and with lane departure warning. Availability varies by trim and package.