2026 Ford F-150 Lightning vs 2026 Toyota Tundra:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Toyota Tundra leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 97 vs 84 — a 13-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. Both vehicles are evenly matched on the 4 core crash-avoidance technologies. The Toyota Tundra achieves a higher IIHS designation (Not awarded vs Top Safety Pick). Overall, the Toyota Tundra has the stronger safety package, leading on 1 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Ford F-150 Lightning (5 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–0–4)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford F-150 Lightning vs Toyota Tundra)
Crash test ratings(0–1–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford F-150 Lightning vs Toyota Tundra)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Ford F-150 Lightning vs Toyota Tundra comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: