18:18 20-05-2026

2026 Toyota Corolla Misses Top Safety Pick Due to Rear Passenger Safety

The 2026 Toyota Corolla failed to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick award due to insufficient chest protection for rear passengers in the frontal crash test. Otherwise, it performs well.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla failed to earn the Top Safety Pick award from IIHS due to insufficient chest protection for rear passengers in the moderate frontal impact crash test.

Otherwise, the Toyota Corolla performed well: the automatic emergency braking system effectively prevents collisions with cars and pedestrians, and the driver and front passenger are well protected in various accident types, including side and small frontal impacts.

The 2026 Toyota Corolla's headlights also received positive ratings for good nighttime road illumination. However, the low safety level for rear passengers, especially the risk of chest injury, was the decisive factor preventing the model from earning the Top Safety Pick award.