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2026
Toyota recalls vehicles in China over defects
Toyota recalled 121,260 bZ3X and bZ7 vehicles over suspension-fastener, braking-software and steering-assistance defects, and a separate campaign covered 55,477 Land Cruiser Prado and Lexus GX 550h hybrids over a fuel-line connection defect. GAC Toyota will replace affected nuts and provide software updates; dealers will inspect fuel-line connectors and install protective plates or replace affected assemblies as needed.
2026
Toyota presents the Kids Mobi concept
Toyota displayed Kids Mobi, a concept autonomous electric vehicle designed for children, at its booth during the Japan Mobility Show. The article says it remains in the concept-validation stage.
2026
Waymo and Toyota announce robotaxi vehicle partnership
Waymo and Toyota announced a partnership under which Toyota will manufacture 2027 bZ4X vehicles and integrate Waymo’s self-driving system at its Takaoka factory in Japan. The vehicles are intended for robotaxi operations in international markets, including Japan and the U.K.
2026
Toyota recalls more than 225,000 Sienna Hybrid vehicles over seat-back concern
Toyota is recalling more than 225,000 certain 2022 through 2026 Sienna Hybrid vehicles because a seat-back issue could increase the risk of injury during a crash. Toyota dealers will update software or replace affected seat backs at no cost to owners.
2026
Al Futtaim Motors recalls 1,983 Toyota Highlander vehicles in UAE over second-row seat defect
Al Futtaim Motors, Toyota's official distributor and local importer in the UAE, announced the recall of 1,983 Toyota Highlander VXR and GXR vehicles manufactured in the United States between 2021 and 2023, in coordination with the Consumer Protection and Commercial Control Department at the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. The recall concerns second-row seat reclining mechanisms that may not engage fully and fail to lock the seatback securely, following a supplier design modification that may have caused an imbalance between the locking spring and return spring forces, increasing the risk of passenger injury in a collision. Owners will be contacted and the return springs in the reclining mechanisms will be replaced free of charge.
2026
Toyota recalls 30,978 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrids over ECU software glitch that can shut the vehicle off
Toyota initiated a safety recall (NHTSA recall 26V659; Toyota recall 26TA22) covering 30,978 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid vehicles built between July 22 and August 19, 2026, because the motor generator ECU may not properly complete the motor initialization process, potentially leaving drivers with warning lights and reduced power or, in the worst case, a complete shutdown that Toyota treats as a safety risk. The remedy is a software update for the motor generator ECU performed at Toyota dealerships; dealer notification began on October 7, 2026, and owner notification is scheduled to run from November 22 to December 6, 2026. Toyota cited 38 field technical reports and 58 warranty claims in the US that could be related, first identified the issue through a field report in Japan in June 2026, and the recall documents make no mention of accidents or injuries.
2026
Toyota's Century brand goes global
Toyota is expanding its Century brand globally, 28 years after its first attempt to take the brand global.
2026
Toyota eyes selling its model described as Japan's answer to Rolls-Royce around the world
Bloomberg reports that Toyota is considering selling its luxury model — described as Japan's answer to Rolls-Royce — in markets around the world.
2026
Toyota to introduce autonomous driving technology in passenger cars from 2028
Toyota said on August 27 that it will introduce autonomous driving technology in passenger cars in 2028 and plans to independently develop an L2++ intelligent driving system requiring minimal human intervention, expanding it to more models by 2030. Toyota also confirmed its e-Palette shuttle, unveiled in 2025, remains on schedule to be equipped with L4 autonomous driving in fiscal 2027, and said it is considering partnering with Waymo on Robotaxi business without disclosing a timetable.
2026
Toyota recalls 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles over shock absorber defect
Toyota is recalling certain 2024 Tacoma Hybrid and 2024-2025 Tacoma vehicles because the metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, causing the external oil reservoir to detach and creating a road hazard. The recall potentially affects 48,280 vehicles; dealers will inspect and replace the front and rear shock absorber assemblies as necessary.
2026
Toyota launches Corolla 60th Anniversary Special Edition for the US market
Toyota announced the 2027 Corolla and a limited-run Corolla 60th Anniversary Special Edition based on the Hybrid SE, with only 2,500 units for the US market. The special edition features exclusive Ice Cap white and Supersonic Red paint (the latter a first for the Corolla Sedan), 18-inch two-tone alloy wheels, 60th Anniversary badging, black-and-red sport fabric seats, and a standard 10.5-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen. The 2027 Corolla is expected to arrive at US Toyota dealerships in fall, while the anniversary edition is slated for early 2027 with pricing not yet announced.
2026
CFAO Mobility Kenya recalls Toyota vehicles over defective Takata airbags
CFAO Mobility Kenya has recalled some Toyota vehicles manufactured between 2001 and 2017 over defective Takata airbags linked to injuries and fatalities globally. The Association of Kenya Insurers said CFAO Mobility engaged it on plans to replace the defective airbags, and the recall campaign is ongoing.
2026
Toyota recalls about 655,000 Camry vehicles worldwide over display failure risk
Toyota announced a global recall of about 655,000 Camry vehicles, including 176 in New Zealand, due to a potential fault that can cause the instrument cluster display to go blank at start-up, which may prevent safety indicators such as turn signals, hazard lights and warning messages from functioning. Affected vehicles were produced between December 2023 and July 2026 at plants in the US, Japan and Thailand, and the fix involves free software reprogramming at dealerships.
2026
Toyota recalls 508,354 vehicles over instrument panel issue
Toyota issued a recall for 508,354 vehicles, including certain 2025-2026 Camry Hybrid models, because the instrument cluster display could fail during startup, deactivating hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warnings and smart key reminders, and the vehicles do not meet federal safety standards. Dealers will update the display software for free, and owner notification letters will be mailed September 21.
2026
Toyota GAZOO Racing unveils partially upgraded GR86
GAZOO Racing (GR) unveiled a partially upgraded GR86 and announced that Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan will begin accepting customer orders on August 28. The update includes the return of the 'Solid Gray' exterior color, an updated RZ trim interior, fine-tuned throttle control, electric power steering and shift operability, and an EyeSight driver-assist system upgraded to a triple-camera configuration. An automatic transmission was also added to the GR86 Cup Car Basic, with shipments scheduled to start in December 2026.
2026
Toyota August sales and production fall for second straight month
Toyota's sales and production fell for the second consecutive month in August, as reported by Reuters.
2024
Toyota launches car-seat installation app
Toyota launched a car-seat installation app available on ToyotaOwners.com and in the Toyota Owners App. At the time of the report, it supported installation guidance for the 2021 Sienna, with expansion to other fleet vehicles planned over the following years.
2022
Toyota Australia announces recall for vehicle stability control software
Toyota Australia announced a safety recall involving specified Kluger Hybrid, RAV4 Hybrid, LandCruiser 300 and Mirai vehicles produced between March 2021 and April 2022. A software error may prevent the Vehicle Stability Control system from returning to its default ON status under particular circumstances, resulting in non-compliance with Australian Design Rules 88/00. Toyota dealers will update the affected vehicles' software free of charge.
2022
Toyota recall includes 4,000 Lexus NX vehicles over possible missing spot-welds
The article reports that the recall also affects 4,000 2022 Lexus NX vehicles because front shock absorbers may be mounted to body panels missing spot-welds, potentially causing a loss of driving stability and increasing crash risk. Lexus dealers would inspect the affected vehicles and Toyota said it would remedy vehicles found to have missing spot-welds.
2022
Toyota recalls vehicles over stability-control software problem
Toyota announced a recall of about 460,000 U.S. vehicles from the 2020–2022 model years because a software problem could inadvertently disable electronic stability control. The recall includes Toyota and Lexus models; dealers will update the skid control computer software.