The Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, a popular pickup truck, has been re-engineered and restyled since 2016, drawing attention from safety-conscious buyers. For those considering the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, understanding its safety performance is crucial. This comprehensive guide breaks down the crash test ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), providing a detailed look at how this truck protects its occupants in various collision scenarios.
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Driver’s Side
The small overlap front test simulates a collision where only a small portion of the vehicle’s front end on the driver’s side strikes a barrier. This is a challenging test that assesses how well the vehicle’s structure and safety systems hold up under concentrated impact.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Acceptable (A) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
The 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 2wd model was tested in this scenario. The results indicate a “Good” rating, the highest possible, in key areas like structure, safety cage integrity, and protection for the head, neck, chest, and hip/thigh regions of the driver. While lower leg/foot protection received an “Acceptable” rating, the overall performance in the driver-side small overlap test is robust.
Action shot from the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, highlighting vehicle deformation and safety system deployment.
Dummy positioning after the driver-side small overlap crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, demonstrating effective maintenance of driver survival space.
Frontal and side curtain airbag deployment in the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab during the driver-side small overlap crash, showing head protection.
Minimal intrusion in the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab driver-side small overlap test, but potential moderate injury risk to the left lower leg is indicated.
Technical Measurements: Driver-Side Small Overlap Front Test
| Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower Occupant Compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max | 8 |
| Footrest | 12 |
| Left toepan | 8 |
| Brake pedal | 8 |
| Rocker panel lateral average | 3 |
| Upper Occupant Compartment | |
| Steering column | 0 |
| Upper hinge pillar max | 5 |
| Upper dash | 5 |
| Lower instrument panel | 4 |
| Driver injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 292 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.9 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.33 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 21 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 2.3 |
| Right (kN) | 2.0 |
| Knee displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 10 |
| Right (mm) | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk | |
| Left (%) | 0 |
| Right (%) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.62 |
| Right | 0.78 |
| Tibia axial force | |
| Left (kN) | 5.5 |
| Right (kN) | 4.0 |
| Foot acceleration | |
| Left (g) | 91 |
| Right (g) | 105 |
Learn more about the small overlap front test
Small Overlap Front Crash Test: Passenger-Side
The passenger-side small overlap test mirrors the driver-side test but evaluates protection for the front passenger.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Acceptable (A) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Poor (P) |
| Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | Acceptable (A) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Hip/thigh | Good (G) |
| Lower leg/foot | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
The 2019 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 2wd was used for this passenger-side test. The overall rating is “Acceptable”. While the structure and safety cage remained “Good,” and head, neck, chest, and hip/thigh protection for both driver and passenger were also “Good,” the passenger lower leg/foot protection was rated “Poor.” The passenger restraints and dummy kinematics were “Acceptable,” noting that a grab handle protrusion caused the dummy’s head to hit it despite airbag deployment.
Action shot from the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, illustrating collision dynamics.
Dummy positioning after the passenger-side small overlap crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, showing maintained passenger survival space.
Frontal and side curtain airbags deployed in the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab during the passenger-side small overlap crash, but head contact with the A-pillar is evident.
Footwell intrusion pattern in the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab passenger-side small overlap test, contributing to potential lower leg and foot injury risk.
Technical Measurements: Passenger-Side Small Overlap Front Test
| Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on passenger side | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Lower Occupant Compartment | |
| Lower hinge pillar max | 11 |
| Footrest | 17 |
| Right toepan | 15 |
| Center toepan | 11 |
| Rocker panel lateral average | 8 |
| Upper Occupant Compartment | |
| Center dash | 4 |
| Upper hinge pillar max | 5 |
| Upper dash | 6 |
| Right lower dash | 7 |
| Passenger injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 336 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 63 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 2.1 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 19 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.32 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 10 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 2.5 |
| Right (kN) | 4.1 |
| Knee displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 8 |
| Right (mm) | 12 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk | |
| Left (%) | 0 |
| Right (%) | 2 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.65 |
| Right | 1.50 |
| Tibia axial force | |
| Left (kN) | 2.3 |
| Right (kN) | 10.0 |
| Foot acceleration | |
| Left (g) | 68 |
| Right (g) | 197 |
| Driver injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 109 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.7 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 9 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.16 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 26 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 1.1 |
| Right (kN) | 1.5 |
| Knee displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 3 |
| Right (mm) | 2 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk | |
| Left (%) | 0 |
| Right (%) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.47 |
| Right | 0.49 |
| Tibia axial force | |
| Left (kN) | 1.8 |
| Right (kN) | 2.8 |
| Foot acceleration | |
| Left (g) | 29 |
| Right (g) | 59 |
Learn more about the small overlap front test
Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test: Original Test
The moderate overlap front test, conducted by Toyota and assessed by IIHS, involves a significant portion of the vehicle’s front striking a deformable barrier.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Acceptable (A) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot, left | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot, right | Good (G) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4wd received an overall “Good” rating. Driver protection is generally strong, with “Good” ratings for chest and leg/foot areas. Head/neck protection is rated “Acceptable.”
Technical Measurements: Moderate Overlap Front – Original Test
| Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest | 8 |
| Left | 10 |
| Center | 10 |
| Right | 9 |
| Brake pedal | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward | 5 |
| Rearward | 6 |
| A-pillar rearward movement | 0 |
| Driver injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 337 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | 80 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.8 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 13 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.28 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 22 |
| Legs | |
| Femur force – left (kN) | 1.2 |
| Femur force – right (kN) | 1.7 |
| Knee displacement – left (mm) | 1 |
| Knee displacement – right (mm) | 2 |
| Maximum tibia index – left | 0.28 |
| Maximum tibia index – right | 0.44 |
| Tibia axial force – left | 3.1 |
| Tibia axial force – right | 3.3 |
| Foot acceleration | |
| Left (g) | 44 |
| Right (g) | 103 |
Learn more about the original moderate overlap front test
Moderate Overlap Front Crash Test: Updated Test
The updated moderate overlap test now includes a rear passenger dummy to assess rear occupant protection.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Poor (P) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Chest | Good (G) |
| Thigh/hip | Good (G) |
| Leg/foot | Acceptable (A) |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Poor (P) |
| Chest | Poor (P) |
| Thigh | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics | Acceptable (A) |
The 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR Double Cab 4wd received a “Poor” overall rating in the updated test. While driver protection remains strong with “Good” or “Acceptable” ratings across the board, rear passenger protection is concerning. Both head/neck and chest protection for the rear passenger are rated “Poor,” indicating a significant weakness in rear occupant safety in this updated test.
Vehicle damage following the updated moderate overlap front crash test of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, showing airbag deployment and occupant compartment deformation.
Rear passenger dummy head proximity to the front seatback in the updated moderate overlap front crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, indicating potential head injury risk.
Rear passenger dummy injury values in the updated moderate overlap front crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, highlighting likely head/neck and chest injury risks.
Rear passenger dummy lap belt position in the updated moderate overlap front crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, showing proper belt placement.
Technical Measurements: Moderate Overlap Front – Updated Test
| Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| Footwell intrusion | |
| Footrest | 7 |
| Left | 9 |
| Center | 9 |
| Right | 8 |
| Brake pedal | 3 |
| Instrument panel rearward movement | |
| Left | 0 |
| Right | 0 |
| Steering column movement | |
| Upward | 3 |
| Rearward | -5 |
| A-pillar rearward movement | 0 |
| Driver injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 | 288 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.6 |
| Extension bending moment (Nm) | 20 |
| Maximum Nij | 0.25 |
| Chest | |
| Maximum compression (mm) | 30 |
| Femur | |
| Left (kN) | 1.0 |
| Right (kN) | 2.3 |
| Knee displacement | |
| Left (mm) | 2 |
| Right (mm) | 4 |
| Knee-thigh-hip injury risk | |
| Left (%) | 0 |
| Right (%) | 0 |
| Maximum tibia index | |
| Left | 0.57 |
| Right | 0.62 |
| Tibia axial force | |
| Left (kN) | 3.6 |
| Right (kN) | 5.0 |
| Foot acceleration | |
| Left (g) | 65 |
| Right (g) | 116 |
| Rear passenger injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head | |
| HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion | No contact |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 3.5 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion | No contact |
| Chest | |
| Chest index | 56 |
| Shoulder belt tension (kN) | 8.8 |
| Thigh | |
| Left femur compression (kN) | 1.4 |
| Right femur compression (kN) | 1.5 |
Learn more about the moderate overlap front test
Read about the February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria
Side Impact Crash Test: Original Test
The original side impact test evaluates driver and rear passenger protection in a side collision.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
| Structure and safety cage | Good (G) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis/leg | Good (G) |
| Driver head protection | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Acceptable (A) |
| Pelvis/leg | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good (G) |
The 2016 Toyota Tacoma SR5 Double Cab 4wd achieved an overall “Good” rating. Driver protection is excellent across all measured body regions. Rear passenger protection is also strong, with the torso rating being “Acceptable” but all other areas “Good.”
Technical Measurements: Side Impact – Original Test
| Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat | -15.0 |
| Driver injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 137 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.0 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 22 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.1 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 37 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.99 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.37 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 1.9 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 1.3 |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.3 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.2 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 66 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | -28 |
| Passenger injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 111 |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.2 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.4 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 31 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.0 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 45 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 36 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 5.11 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.75 |
| Pelvis | |
| Iliac force (kN) | 0.4 |
| Acetabulum force (kN) | 2.6 |
| Combined force (kN) | 2.8 |
| Left femur | |
| L-M force (kN) | 0.4 |
| L-M moment (Nm) | 107 |
| A-P moment (Nm) | 26 |
Learn more about the original side crash test
Side Impact Crash Test: Updated Test
The updated side impact test is more rigorous, using a heavier barrier and higher speed to better simulate modern side-impact crashes.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | Marginal (M) |
| Structure and safety cage | Poor (P) |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis | Good (G) |
| Driver head protection | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | Good (G) |
| Torso | Good (G) |
| Pelvis | Good (G) |
| Rear passenger head protection | Good (G) |
In the updated side impact test, the 2022 Toyota Tacoma SR Double Cab 4wd receives an overall “Marginal” rating. Despite “Good” protection for all body regions for both driver and rear passenger, the “Poor” rating for structure and safety cage integrity drags down the overall score. This indicates a structural weakness in side impacts under the more stringent updated test conditions.
Vehicle condition immediately after the updated side crash test of a 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, showcasing impact zone.
Vehicle damage and side airbag deployment visible after door removal following the updated side crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab.
Greasepaint marks on the driver dummy head in the updated side crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, indicating side airbag protection.
Greasepaint marks on the rear passenger dummy head in the updated side crash test of the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, showing side airbag head protection effectiveness.
Technical Measurements: Side Impact – Updated Test
| Measures of occupant compartment intrusion on driver side | Measurement (cm) |
|---|---|
| B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver’s seat | -9.0 |
| Driver injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 139 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 1.1 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.2 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 4 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 0.4 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 29 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 18 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 2.27 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.35 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.9 |
| Passenger injury measures | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Head HIC-15 | 242 |
| Peak gs at hard contact | No contact |
| Neck | |
| Tension (kN) | 0.3 |
| Compression (kN) | 0.5 |
| Shoulder | |
| Lateral deflection (mm) | 27 |
| Lateral force (kN) | 1.5 |
| Torso | |
| Maximum deflection (mm) | 32 |
| Average deflection (mm) | 24 |
| Maximum deflection rate (m/s) | 3.65 |
| Maximum viscous criterion (m/s) | 0.53 |
| Pelvis | |
| Combined force (kN) | 3.7 |
Learn more about the side crash test
Roof Strength Test
The roof strength test measures how well the roof can withstand forces in a rollover crash.
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 4,170 lbs |
| Peak force | 17,213 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.13 |
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab earns a “Good” rating in roof strength. Its strength-to-weight ratio of 4.13 indicates it can withstand forces over four times its own weight, demonstrating robust roof crush resistance.
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Head Restraints & Seats
Head restraints and seats are evaluated for their ability to protect against whiplash in rear-end collisions.
| Overall evaluation | Good (G) |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | Good (G) |
| Seat/head restraint geometry | Good (G) |
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab receives a “Good” rating for head restraints and seats. Both dynamic performance and seat/head restraint geometry meet “Good” standards, indicating effective whiplash protection.
Technical Measurements: Head Restraints & Seats
| 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 |
Learn more about the head restraint & seat test
Headlights
Headlight performance is critical for nighttime visibility and accident prevention. The IIHS rates headlights based on visibility and glare. The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab has two different headlight variations, with varying ratings.
LED Headlights (TRD trims & Limited)
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Good (G) |
The LED reflector headlights available on TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, TRD Pro, and TRD Limited trims earn a “Good” overall rating. Low beam visibility is fair to good, and high beams offer good visibility in all scenarios. High-beam assist further enhances performance.
Technical Measurements: LED Headlights
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | TRD Off-Road, TRD Sport, TRD Pro, TRD Limited trims |
| Low-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| High-beam headlight type | LED reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Good (G) |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Glare |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Halogen Headlights (SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road)
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Marginal (M) |
The halogen projector headlights, standard on SR and SR5 trims and also available on TRD Sport and TRD Off-Road, receive a “Marginal” overall rating. Low beam visibility is inadequate, while high beams are better but still have limitations. High-beam assist helps compensate for low beam deficiencies.
Technical Measurements: Halogen Headlights
| Evaluation criteria | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Trim level(s) | SR, SR5, TRD Sport, TRD Off-Road trims |
| Low-beam headlight type | Halogen projector |
| High-beam headlight type | Halogen reflector |
| Curve-adaptive? | No |
| High-beam assist? | Yes |
| Overall rating | Marginal (M) |
| LOW BEAMS | Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux) | Glare |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Learn more about the headlight evaluation
Front Crash Prevention: Vehicle-to-Vehicle
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab comes standard with a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, which includes vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention.
| Overall evaluation | Superior |
|---|---|
| Forward Collision Warning | Meets requirements |
| 12 mph test | Collision avoided |
| 25 mph test | Collision avoided |
The system earns a “Superior” rating. It successfully avoided collisions in both 12 mph and 25 mph vehicle-to-vehicle tests and meets forward collision warning requirements.
Learn more about the original front crash prevention test
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Day)
The Pre-Collision System also includes pedestrian detection, evaluated for daytime performance.
| Overall evaluation | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Crossing child | |
| 12 mph test | Collision avoided |
| 25 mph test | Impact speed reduced by 3 mph |
| Crossing adult | |
| 12 mph test | Collision avoided |
| 25 mph test | Impact speed reduced by 21 mph |
| Parallel adult | |
| 25 mph test | Collision avoided |
| 37 mph test | Impact speed reduced by 14 mph |
The system achieves an “Advanced” rating for daytime pedestrian front crash prevention. It avoided collisions in most scenarios and significantly reduced impact speed in others, demonstrating good pedestrian detection and braking capabilities during the day.
Learn more about the pedestrian front crash prevention test
Front Crash Prevention: Pedestrian (Night)
Nighttime pedestrian detection is a more challenging test, also evaluated for the Pre-Collision System.
| Overall evaluation | No Credit |
|---|---|
| Crossing adult | |
| 12 mph test (high beams) | Impact speed reduced by 3 mph |
| 12 mph test (low beams) | Failed to slow |
| 25 mph test (high beams) | Failed to slow |
| 25 mph test (low beams) | Failed to slow |
| Parallel adult | |
| 25 mph test (high beams) | Impact speed reduced by 7 mph |
| 25 mph test (low beams) | Failed to slow |
| 37 mph test (high beams) | Impact speed reduced by 5 mph |
| 37 mph test (low beams) | Impact speed reduced by 2 mph |
For nighttime pedestrian detection, the 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab receives “No Credit”. Performance is poor, with the system failing to slow or only minimally reducing speed in most nighttime pedestrian scenarios, even with high beams activated.
Learn more about pedestrian front crash prevention test
Seat Belt Reminders
Seat belt reminders are evaluated for their effectiveness in prompting seat belt use.
| Overall evaluation | Marginal (M) |
|---|---|
| Front row | |
| Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual) | |
| Initiation time | Meets criteria |
| Duration | Too short (8-89 seconds) |
| Volume | Meets criteria |
| Audio frequency | Meets criteria |
| Second row | |
| Startup status alert (visual) | None |
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab earns a “Marginal” rating for seat belt reminders. While front row alerts meet volume and frequency standards and initiate promptly, the duration is too short. There is no startup status alert for the second row.
Technical Measurements: Seat Belt Reminders
| Measurement | |
|---|---|
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 50 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h | 66 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 16.9 dB |
| Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 54 dB |
| Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h | 69 dB |
| Difference between background and signal | 15.6 dB |
| Dominant audio frequency | 2000 Hz |
Learn more about the seat belt reminder evaluation
Child Seat Anchors (LATCH)
Child seat anchor ease of use is important for proper child restraint installation.
| Overall evaluation | Marginal (M) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle trim | SR5 |
| Seat type | cloth |
The 2023 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab receives a “Marginal” rating for LATCH system ease of use. While it has two rear seating positions with complete LATCH hardware and an additional tether anchor, the lower anchors are rated as too deep in the seat and hard to find. Tether anchors are also hard to locate and can be confused with other hardware.
Details by Seating Position
| Position | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marginal (M) | Tether anchor: hard-to-find location, other hardware could be confused for anchor. Lower anchors: too deep in seat. |
| 2 | Marginal (M) | Tether anchor: hard-to-find location, other hardware could be confused for anchor. Lower anchors: None available. |
| 3 | Marginal (M) | Tether anchor: hard-to-find location, other hardware could be confused for anchor. Lower anchors: too deep in seat. |
Technical Measurements: Child Seat Anchors
| Seat Position 21 (3) | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Lower anchor A | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 27 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 73 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 12 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 65 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Back wall |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | No |
| Seat Position 22 (2) | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Lower anchor A | No lower latch for this seat position |
| Lower anchor B | No lower latch for this seat position |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Back wall |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | No |
| Seat Position 23 (1) | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Lower anchor A | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 15 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Lower anchor B | |
| Open access rated | No |
| Depth (cm) | 2-4 |
| Force (lbs) | 11 |
| Clearance angle (degrees) | 72 |
| Tether anchor | |
| Location | Back wall |
| Confusing hardware present | Yes |
| Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor | No |
