Used car safety, rank #141 of 181
Toyota Camry Safety Rating (2018-20)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2018-20 Toyota Camry, a midsize car, compared with its class and with the current model.
The 2018-20 Toyota Camry has an IIHS driver death rate of 48 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize cars average of 58.1, which is 17% below the class average. That places it #141 of 181 used vehicles with a safety score of 28.6/100.
What the Toyota Camry death rate means
At 48 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Toyota Camry beats the midsize cars average of 58.1 by 17%. The 95% confidence interval is 38 to 59, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 50 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Toyota Camry. It is higher than the Toyota Camry's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used cars
The safest midsize cars in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Toyota Camry highlighted. It ranks 6 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Toyota Camry hybrid at a death rate of 19.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Toyota Camry hybrid | 2018-20 | 19 (0 to 38) | 58.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Fusion hybrid | 2019-20 | 25 (0 to 56) | 50.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda Accord hybrid | 2018-20 | 45 (1 to 90) | 30.9 | n/a | n/a |
| Honda Accord | 2018-20 | 46 (34 to 57) | 29.8 | n/a | n/a |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 2019-20 | 47 (24 to 69) | 29.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Camry (this page) | 2018-20 | 48 (38 to 59) | 28.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Fusion | 2019-20 | 67 (30 to 104) | 16.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Optima | 2019-20 | 80 (45 to 115) | 14.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Malibu | 2017-20 | 91 (73 to 108) | 13.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize cars: 58.1 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Toyota Camry
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Toyota Camry we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toyota Camry | TSP+ | 89.9 |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 28.6 used-car score above.
International crash test results
Euro NCAP (2019)
ANCAP (2018)
International test results are for the same-generation model sold in those markets. Body structures are typically identical across regions. Euro NCAP vs IIHS explained.
Safety recalls for the Toyota Camry
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
3 recall campaigns on the 2020 model year, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling.
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Air bags: sensor, occupant classification
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the sensor as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed in February 2024. Some final remedy owner letters were mailed October 31, 2024. Letters will continue to be mailed in phases through January 2026.
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Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021.
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Engine and engine cooling
Risk: A coolant leak can cause the engine to overheat and cause a vehicle stall in conventional gasoline vehicles, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, for all involved vehicles, the engine may get damaged mechanically, possibly resulting in an engine oil leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the engine including the engine block, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 3, 2020.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-04. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2020. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Toyota Camry: Common Questions
Is the Toyota Camry a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 48 per million registered vehicle years for the 2018-20 Toyota Camry, 17% below the class average (58.1 for midsize cars). That earns a used-car safety score of 28.6 out of 100 and rank #141 of 181 used vehicles.
What is the Toyota Camry driver death rate?
48 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 38 to 59. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Toyota Camry died at a rate of 50 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2018-20 models.
How does the Toyota Camry compare with other midsize cars?
The midsize cars class averages 58.1 driver deaths per million; the Toyota Camry sits at 48. Among the 9 midsize cars compared above it ranks 6 by safety score; the top of that group is the Toyota Camry hybrid with a death rate of 19.