Abstract: An energy absorbing boss for a trim panel that is secured to a body panel on a vehicle includes a generally planar trim panel having an inner surface facing the body panel and an outer surface facing into the vehicle. An energy absorbing boss extends radially from an inner surface of the trim panel, and includes an upper end, a lower end attached to the trim panel, and a wall having a predetermined thickness extending therebetween the upper end and the lower end. A triangular support fin extends radially from a lower portion of the wall, such that a lowermost end of the support fin is attached to the trim panel. Energy from a load applied to the body panel is absorbed by the energy absorbing boss at a predetermined rate.