Toyota recalling 550,000 automobiles around the globe
Toyota Motor Corp. issued the recall of 550,000 automobiles around the globe after it detected a possible defect that could have a sudden effect on steering. Around 80 percent of the... Read more
Honda, Toyota and Chrysler recalling 80,000 vehicles over safety issues
As stated in documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Honda Motor Co., Toyota Motor Corp. and Chrysler Group LLC are recalling almost 80,000 vehicles over... Read more
Toyota recalling 2.17 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States
And…as expected…it happening again: Toyota just announced that it will recall 2.17 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States in order to inspect but also to repair... Read more
Toyota recalls 1.7 million cars, 245,000 Lexus vehicles only in the U.S.
It appears that Toyota will begin 2011 with a recall as the Japanese manufacturer announced that almost 1.7 million vehicles globally will be recalled for a variety of fuel system related... Read more
Toyota dealers complain about lower gross profits
Because of the recall crisis, Toyota went through a long and difficult process for its conquest rates to return to pre-recall levels but to continue to sell cars, its dealers are having... Read more
Breaking: Toyota recalling 1.53 million cars
Toyota announced the recall of about 1.53 million Avalons as well as other vehicles globally, due to the fact that these cars have problems with the brake master cylinder seal and fuel... Read more
Toyota discovered testing of components wasn’t as rigorous as it expected
In its audit of suppliers in North America following the massive recalls, Toyota Motor Corp. discovered that the crisis stemmed from a “problem that came from the design- development... Read more
The big recall might affect Toyota’s image
Toyota Motor Corp.'s image takes a beating due to the recall of 3.8 million vehicles it had announced days ago. While Toyota has yet to estimate the costs related to its largest US recall... Read more
Report: NHTSA reviewing 2010 Toyota Prius braking system
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been receiving complaints from dozens of owners of the latest third generation Toyota Prius about brake failures they've... Read more
Toyota to recall 412,000 cars in the United States
Toyota announced today that it will recall recall 412,000 high-end passenger cars in the United States in order to fix steering problems. Toyota will recall 373,000 of its 2000-2004 model... Read more
Report: Toyota repaired more than 4 million vehicles affected by recalls
According to Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. it appears that more than 4 million vehicles affected by recalls linked to unintended acceleration were repaired. In an interview, Toyota Division... Read more
Toyota may receive a $16.4 million fine for silence on defect
The NHTSA said that it had obtained documents from Toyota indicating that the company had known about the pedal defect since at least Sept. 29. In an e-mail, Toyota's North American sales... Read more
Toyota on track to fix 90 percent of the cars it has recalled in Europe
By the end of July, Toyota Motor Corp. says that it would already have fixed 90% of the cars included in the European recall. Starting last January, Toyota has recalled over 1.7 million... Read more
Toyota sales rose in the U.S. despite the recalls
Despite the damage to its reputation due to the recalls, US sales for Toyota Motor Co. rose in March to 145,156 units, up by 7% when compared to the same period in the previous year.... Read more
Toyota to expand a November recall to fix all U.S, 2000-2003 Tundra pickups
Toyota's US dealers were informed that the recall of Tundra pickups has been expanded due to the risk of corrosion from winter road salt. The repair campaign includes 2000 to 2003 model... Read more
Hyundai may be in the best position to take advantage of Toyota’s recall
While Toyota's recall crisis rages, Hyundai is best positioned to exploit its weakness, according to independent researchers. They add that consumer awareness and acceptance of Hyundai is... Read more
Toyota considering recalling 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix models
To fix flaws in the electronic system of 1.2 million Corolla and Matrix models, Toyota has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it is considering the recall of... Read more
Toyota Recall: Consultants say that interference in vehicles electronics is possible
Tests conducted by Toyota Motor Corp. and other carmakers have never been able to detect electronic causes of sudden acceleration because they have searched for the wrong evidence and... Read more
Toyota will pay dealers in order to help them cope with the growing recall crisis
To alleviate some of the sting that Toyota dealers might be feeling, the carmaker is giving them some cash depending on the number of Toyota and Scion vehicles the dealership sold last... Read more
Toyota recalls an additional 1.1 million vehicles
Toyota Motor Corp.'s reputation as a carmaker that values safety takes a further beating with the announcement that it will recall 1.1 million cars more in the US to fix floor mats that... Read more
Report: Toyota was legally required to stop selling the recalled models
The statement from federal auto regulators effectively disproves Toyota Motor Corp. claim that the carmaker voluntarily stopped selling the vehicles affected by the latest vehicle recall.... Read more
Toyota’s recall will overshadow an expected industry increase
While it's expected that Toyota Motor Co.'s massive recall will result to the increase in market share and sales of its competitors, it is unknown how badly it will affect the carmaker's... Read more
Toyota green lights dealerships to resume sales of recalled models
Toyota retailers can go right back to selling the cars affected by the recall again as long as they have the repair parts for them. Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. has given its retailers... Read more
Toyota dealers start fixing the recalled vehicles
Toyota has set things in motion for its dealers and customers in the US to do their part to get the accelerator pedals in the recalled cars fixed. Toyota has shipped parts, disseminated... Read more
Hyundai joins the list of automakers seeking to exploit Toyota’s recall
Hyundai Motor America is the latest automaker to offer incentives to disgruntled Toyota car owners to entice them to trade in their cars for one of its own. Hyundai spokesman Chris... Read more
Toyota has decided to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan
It shouldn't come as a surprise that Toyota Motor Corp. would decide to recall its new Prius hybrid in Japan over a braking software glitch, according to a dealer. US and Japan safety... Read more
Report: Toyota recalling 2.3 million more vehicles for sticking accelerators
Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. announced the recall of 2.3 million cars due to the risk of accelerator-pedal mechanisms that may mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return... Read more
Report: Honda won’t try to make profit from Toyota’s recall
Unlike its major competitors, Honda has decided not to exploit Toyota's customers who are in a quandary right now in light of the massive recall. Recently, General Motors and Ford have... Read more
Toyota suspends sales and production of eight models in recall
The sales and production of eight vehicles will be stopped while Toyota Motor Co. seeks a fix to the issue on sticking accelerator pedals that led to the massive vehicle recall. Sales are... Read more
Toyota dealing with defective accelerator pedals since December 2008?
The Wall Street Journal revealed that Toyota Motor Corp. has been dealing with defective accelerator pedals in Europe since December 2008. To fix the defective pedals, Toyota is set to... Read more
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