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Toyota Faces Government Order Over Certification Violations

Japanese transport ministry uncovers systemic misconduct across multiple vehicle models, prompting corrective action.

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Overview

  • Toyota receives a corrective order from Japan's transport ministry for fraudulent certification practices.
  • The order follows new findings of irregularities in seven additional models, some still in production.
  • Toyota and other manufacturers admitted to flawed data submissions in June, affecting several car models.
  • The transport ministry has alerted international authorities about the certification issues.
  • Toyota's president has pledged to implement drastic reforms to ensure compliance.