Toyota Discloses Additional Safety Test Violations, Halts Production of Noah and Voxy

Toyota Discovers More Irregularities in Safety Testing

Toyota Admits More Violations In Safety Tests, Suspends Production Of Noah And Voxy

Introduction

In an official statement, Toyota has admitted to wrongdoing in the safety testing of seven production models. This comes in addition to the previous batch of irregularities discovered by Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki. The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has forced Toyota to suspend production of two minivans sold in the local market.

Details of the Irregularities

The irregularities discovered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism include:

Toyota Noah / Voxy: The company did not use the production navigation display during occupant protection testing.
Suzuki Landy: The company did not use the production navigation display during occupant protection testing.
Toyota Harrier: Non-production parts were used during safety tests (front door internal bracket).
Lexus LM: Non-production parts were used during safety tests (rear door lining).
Toyota Camry / Daihatsu Altis (2017): Irregularities found in type approval.
Toyota RAV4 (2017): Irregularities found in type approval.
Lexus RX (2015): Irregularities found in type approval.
Toyota Prius a / Daihatsu Mebius (2014): Irregularities found in type approval.

Impact on Production and Owners

Since most of the affected models were destined for overseas markets or have been discontinued, Toyota states that existing owners do not need to stop using them. However, production and deliveries of the Noah and Voxy minivans have been suspended in the Japanese market. Toyota plans to resume production as soon as possible after confirming compliance with the standards.

Apology and Future Measures

Toyota has issued an apology for the irregularities and promises to review its operations and improve infrastructure to prevent similar issues in the future. The company acknowledges the need for clearer internal operational rules, better resource management, increased awareness of certification work, and greater involvement of management in the certification process.

Conclusion

Toyota’s admission of more irregularities in safety testing is a significant development. The company’s suspension of production and commitment to improving its operations demonstrate its dedication to upholding safety standards. Toyota aims to regain trust and ensure the highest level of safety for its vehicles.

Source: Toyota