Toyota News

Toyota Recalls 242,000 Prius, Lexus Hybrid Cars

Toyota Motor Corp. says it is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems. The company said Wednesday the recall applies to about 233,000 Prius vehicles made between March and October …

Toyota, Honda, Nissan Announce 2M Vehicle Airbag Recall

Toyota, Honda and Nissan are recalling more than 2 million vehicles globally for an identical problem with airbags on the passenger side whose inflator may burst, sending plastic pieces flying. No injuries have been reported related to the problem. The …

California Official Says Toyota to Pay $16M Settlement

A $16 million settlement over the safety recall of Toyota vehicles that were at risk for unintended acceleration and braking issues was announced Friday by Orange County prosecutors and Toyota Motor Corp. The suit was one of a flood of …

Toyota to Recall 1M Vehicles for Airbag, Wiper Glitches

Toyota Motor Corp will recall nearly 1.3 million cars globally for two separate defects, including 752,000 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles in the United States to fix airbags that could be deployed inadvertently, the automaker said on Wednesday. It is …

Toyota Settlement May Signal Future Legal Strategy

As Toyota Motor Corp. chips away at settling lawsuits claiming its vehicles suddenly accelerate, the question remains whether attorneys who sued could prove to a jury there was a design flaw. The company maintains stuck accelerator pedals, faulty floor mats …

Insurance Group Raps Toyota Camry in New Crash Test

Toyota Motor Corp’s best-selling 2013 Camry received a “poor” crash-test rating on Thursday from an insurance industry group that awarded high marks to Honda Motor Co’s redesigned Accord sedan. The Camry — the top-selling passenger car in the United States …

U.S. Fines Toyota $17M for Delayed Safety Reports

The U.S. government has hit Toyota Motor Corp. with a record $17.4 million fine for failing once again to quickly report problems to federal regulators and for delaying a safety recall. The fine against the world’s biggest automaker from the …

Toyota Recalls 160,000 Tacoma Pickups in U.S. and Canada

Toyota Motor Corp is recalling about 160,000 Tacoma mid-size pickup trucks from the model years 2001 to 2004 in cold-weather U.S. states and in Canada because the spare tire could fall off. The spare tire in these Tacoma models is …

Toyota Recalling 7.4M Vehicles Over Window Switch

Toyota Motor Corp said it would recall more than 7.4 million vehicles worldwide for faulty power window switches that are a potential fire hazard, the latest in a series of setbacks that have dented the reputation of Japan’s biggest automaker. …

Toyota Holding Defensive Driving Program in Kentucky

Toyota is holding a free 2 1/2-hour defensive driving program for teens and their parents during several sessions this weekend in Georgetown, Ky. The company says Toyota Driving Expectations was developed in collaboration with the National Safety Council and is …