Toyota Motor Corporation
Japan · Founded 1937 · Tokyo Stock Exchange: 7203
global.toyota ↗One PixProof is too few to judge a company — this record fills in as more of its claims get checked. Last PixProof Sep 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- What is Toyota Motor Corporation?
- Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automaker, established by Kiichiro Toyoda out of his father Sakichi Toyoda's Toyoda Automatic Loom Works.
- Where is Toyota Motor Corporation from?
- Japan. Headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan.
- Is Toyota Motor Corporation a public company?
- Yes — it's listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange: 7203 and London Stock Exchange: TYT.
- When was Toyota Motor Corporation founded?
- In 1937, by Kiichiro Toyoda.
- How many people work at Toyota Motor Corporation?
- About 359,542 (as of 2020).
- Where does the name "Toyota Motor Corporation" come from?
- It's named after Kiichirō Toyoda.
- Has Toyota Motor Corporation had any safety recalls?
- Yes — 87 official US recalls (filed since 2022), per NHTSA.
▸ ABOUT TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automaker, established by Kiichiro Toyoda out of his father Sakichi Toyoda's Toyoda Automatic Loom Works. It became the world's largest automaker by production for the first time in 2008.
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▸ TRACK RECORD
Toyota Motor Corporation's history and the 1 marketing claim we've checked, in date order — so you can see what they promised when, and how it held up.
- 1933An automobile division was established within Toyoda Automatic Loom Works on September 1.
- 1937Toyota Motor Co., Ltd. was formally established on August 28.
- 2008Became the world's largest automobile manufacturer by production for the first time, surpassing General Motors.
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▸ SAFETY RECALLS
Official US recalls from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), filed since 2022. Every entry is the agency's own record and links to it.
- Oct 7, 2026Engine And Engine CoolingRAV4 Plug-In Hybrid (2026)
The motor generator ECU may encounter an error, causing the plug-in-hybrid system to reduce power or shutdown when driven at higher speeds.
Risk: An unexpected powertrain shutdown can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units: 30,978 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V659000) ↗ - Sep 17, 2026SteeringGrand Highlander Hybrid (2026) · Grand Highlander (2026)
Due to a manufacturing error, the front steering knuckles may crack and break, which can result in a loss of vehicle steering control.
Risk: A loss of vehicle steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Units: 617 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V598000) ↗ - Sep 2, 2026EquipmentTundra Hybrid (2025) · Tundra (2025) · Tacoma Hybrid (2024) · RAV4 Hybrid (2026)
The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection…
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units: 135 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V571000) ↗ - Sep 2, 2026Electrical SystemC-HR (2026)
A software programming error may cause the electric drive system battery to become overcharged under certain driving conditions, which can shut down the electric drive system and result in a loss of drive power.
Risk: An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Units: 8,521 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V570000) ↗ - Aug 6, 2026Seat BeltsCamry Hybrid (2025–2026)
The instrument cluster display may fail during vehicle startup, deactivating the hazard lights, turn signals, seat belt warning system, and smart key reminder. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Risk: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Units: 508,354 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V511000) ↗ - Aug 6, 2026SuspensionTacoma Hybrid (2024) · Tacoma (2024–2025)
The metal flange on the front and rear shock absorbers may corrode and fail, resulting in detachment of the external oil reservoir.
Risk: An oil reservoir that detaches can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Units: 48,280 vehicles
Official recall notice (26V514000) ↗
Showing the 6 most recent. Recalls are routine in these industries and a maker with more models or more units sold will have more — compare brands with care. Source: NHTSA, fetched Oct 20, 2026.
▸ SOCIAL PRESENCE
▸ CLIMATE COMMITMENT
Carbon neutrality by 2050 across the vehicle lifecycle, with an interim target of a 33% emissions reduction by 2030 (vs. 2019).
Real progress: Toyota's own reported emissions rose in both 2022 and 2023 (reaching 592.89 million metric tons CO2e in 2023) rather than falling; Greenpeace East Asia reported Toyota cut its 2026 battery-EV production target by roughly 50%, and InfluenceMap scores Toyota 'E+' — the lowest of any major automaker — on climate policy engagement.
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