When buying a new or used vehicle, safety is one of the main concerns most people have. If you are shopping for a Toyota Camry, you’ll be happy to know that the Camry lineup has some of the safest models on the market.
How safe is the 2020 Toyota Camry?
The 2021 Toyota Camry received a 5-Star overall rating from the NHTSA and the highest score of “Good” by the IIHS. Combine that with a 4.55-Star Owner and 4.6 Expert Review Ratings for the 2020 Camry and 4.6 Expert Review Ratings for the 2021 Pilot from Vehicle History for a winning combination.
Additionally, the IIHS named the 2020 Toyota Camry as Top Safety Pick+ for 2020.
Toyota Camry Crash Test Rating
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Test/Results
The IIHS gave the 2020 Toyota Camry an overall rating of “Good” for crashworthiness, including:
- Driver’s side and passenger’s side small overlap front crash test
- Moderate overlap front crash test
- Side crash test
- Roof strength
- Head restraints and seats
The Camry’s headlight received different ratings for different trim levels as follows:
- The Hybrid XLE trim level with LED projector headlights with high-beam assist and that are curve-adaptive received a “Good” rating.
- The following trim levels with LED projector headlights with high-beam assist received an “Acceptable” rating:
- XLE trim level
- XSE trim level
- XLE V6 trim level
- XSE V6 trim level
- Hybrid XLE trim level
- The following trim levels with LED projector headlights with high-beam assist also received an “Acceptable” rating:
- LE trim level
- SE trim level
- L trim level
- Hybrid LE trim level
- Hybrid SE trim level
They Toyota Camry also rated well for the vehicle-to-vehicle front crash protection, where it received a “Superior” rating. For the vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash protection system, the IIHS rated the Camry with an “Advanced” rating.
The LATCH child seat anchors received a G+ rating.
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Test/Results
The 2020 Toyota Camry received five stars for the overall frontal crash test results, with the front driver’s side and front passenger’s side receiving five stars.
The side crash test is divided into two sections: side barrier and pole ratings. The NHTSA rated the overall side crash test results with five stars, including combined side barrier and pole ratings for the front seat and rear seat with five stars.
The side barrier crash test result for the driver and rear passenger was five stars, including the overall side barrier crash rating. The NHTSA rated the Camry’s overall side pole crash test result with five stars.
Toyota Camry Safety Tech
The 2020 Toyota Camry has several trim levels and sub trim levels. Some of the more common trim levels have the following safety tech:
- Star Safety System, which includes stability control, traction control, ABS brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution, brake assist, and Smart Stop Technology: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- 10 airbags, including an advanced airbag system for the driver and front passenger, seat-mounted side airbags for the driver and front passenger, knee airbags for the driver and front passenger, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and side curtain airbags for the front and rear: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- Whiplash injury lessening front seats: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- The LATCH system for child safety seats: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- Rear door and window child safety locks: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- An energy-absorbing steering column: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- Front and rear crumple zones: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- Side impact door beams: XSE V6, LE, XLE, TRD, L, SE, XLE V6, SE Nightshade, and XSE
- Toyota Safety Sense with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high-beams, and dynamic radar cruise control: LE, L, SE, and SE Nightshade
- Toyota Safety Sense with pedestrian detection, lane departure alert with steering assist, automatic high-beams, and full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control: XSE V6, XLE, TRD, XLE V6, and XSE
- Hill start assist: XSE, LE, and XLE
- Blind sport with rear cross traffic-control: XSE V6, XLE, XLE V6, and XSE. This feature is optional on the LE and SE trim levels.
- Blind spot with rear cross-traffic control, intelligent clearance sonar, and rear cross-traffic braking is optional on the XSE V6, XLE, XLE V6, and XSE trim levels
People Also Ask
Is Toyota a Safe Car?
The 2020 Toyota Camry received the highest rating of “Good” from IIHS for all six crash tests, plus a “Superior” rating for front crash prevention.
Is the 2020 Toyota Camry a Good Car?
Yes. It has a lot of safety features, a good ride, and great fuel economy. It does have some cabin noise and a smaller trunk, but for many, the other features offset those two faults.
What Year Camry Should I Avoid?
Avoid the 2007, 2008, and 2009 Camry as it has a problem with the engine that caused it to burn oil.
Is the Camry Safer Than the Corolla?
Yes. It is a more expensive model, but has more safety features than the Corolla. You can get most of the Camry’s safety features on the Corolla, but you’d have to order them as options.
Is the Toyota Camry LE or SE Better?
The LE features fabric seats and wood trim, while the SE has Sport SofTex-trimmed front seats with fabric inserts and embossed mesh trim. The SE has 18-inch wheels, while the LE has 17-inch wheels.
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