# Toyota’s New EVs Are Missing Top Safety Awards For A Surprising Reason

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Podcast: [Autoblog News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/autoblog-news-1708029)
Published: 2026-06-18T17:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.autoblog.com/news/toyota-evs-iihs-safety-tests
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Toyota has dramatically expanded its EV lineup in recent months, but one surprising safety flaw is holding them back from achieving one of the industry’s most coveted safety awards. Those are the Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). ...

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