Which Toyotas have brake assist?
Brake Assist is standard on virtually all Toyotas equipped with Toyota Safety Sense or the Star Safety System. In the United States, nearly every new Toyota since the mid-2010s has Brake Assist as part of the standard safety package, so most current models offer it. This article explains what brake assist does, which models carry it, and how to verify it for a specific vehicle or trim.
What brake assist does
Brake Assist detects emergency-style braking and boosts braking pressure to maximize stopping power, working in concert with the vehicle’s antilock braking system (ABS). It helps shorten stopping distances during sudden stops and is typically integrated with Toyota’s Pre-Collision System to enhance protection in hazardous situations. In practice, drivers don’t have to do anything extra—the system activates automatically when needed.
How it is integrated in Toyota safety systems
In Toyota’s current lineup, Brake Assist is usually included as a standard part of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) or the older Star Safety System. The exact name appearing on window stickers can vary: some models list Brake Assist explicitly, while others describe it as part of the Pre-Collision System. Either way, if a Toyota has Safety Sense or Star Safety, Brake Assist is effectively included.
Which Toyota models have brake assist
The following represents current U.S.-market Toyota model lines where Brake Assist is part of the standard safety suite. Note that regional variations exist and trim-level details can affect how the feature is described in brochures or on window stickers.
- Corolla family (Corolla, Corolla Hybrid, Corolla Cross)
- Camry and Camry Hybrid
- Prius and Prius Prime
- RAV4 family (RAV4, RAV4 Prime, RAV4 Hybrid)
- C-HR
- Highlander and Grand Highlander (including Hybrid variants)
- 4Runner
- Sequoia
- Tacoma
- Tundra
- Sienna
- bZ4X
Tip: If you’re shopping a specific new Toyota, check the official spec sheet or ask a dealer to confirm Brake Assist is included on the trim you’re considering.
Regional variations and verification
Brake Assist is widely adopted across markets that use Toyota Safety Sense or similar safety suites. In Canada, Europe, and other regions, the feature is generally included in the same safety packages, though naming and exact feature sets can differ. The most reliable way to confirm is to review the vehicle’s Safety Features list on the window sticker or in the owner’s manual, or to have a dealer verify which packages include Brake Assist for the exact model year and trim.
Summary
Across today’s Toyota lineup, Brake Assist is effectively standard on most models that include Toyota Safety Sense or the Star Safety System. For shoppers, that means popular sedans, crossovers, trucks, and vans—from Corolla and Camry to RAV4, Highlander, Sequoia, Tacoma, and Sienna—generally come equipped with Brake Assist, though you should verify the exact trim and market to be certain.
