The US Congress report on last year’s Toyota sticky throttle recall concludes the problem was entirely mechanical and not software related. Last year we extensively covered the Toyota sticky throttle recall, which also extended to Peugeot and Citroen as they shared the Toyota Aygo in the C1 and 107. And as far as we can see, […]
Toyota Recall Update: Half of UK cars now fixed
Toyota are now half way through the 186,000 cars in the UK which require a fix after the sticky accelerator recall in February. It seems like forever ago that we revealed the enormous problems Toyota had with a mass worldwide recall on a chunk of the cars they’ve produced in the last few years, but […]
Toyota Prius Recall – 8,500 UK cars affected
Toyota has issued a recall for the Toyota Prius to rectify software problems causing braking problems on the 3rd generation Prius. Last week we asked if the Toyota Prius would be the next Toyota to be recalled, after reports that the software on the Prius was causing problems with the brake systems on slippery surfaces. The next […]
Toyota Prius Recall: It’s happening in the US and Japan
It’s being reported that Toyota are about to issue a recall in the US and Japan over software issues causing braking problems in the 2009 / 2010 Prius This whole Toyota Recall mess has got to end somewhere, but not yet. We’re seeing reports coming in that Toyota is about to announce a recall for […]
Toyota Prius brake problems – Toyota admit a fault
Toyota has admitted that there is a software problem with the 3rd generation Prius which results in problems braking on slippery surfaces. Good grief, it goes from bad to worse for Toyota. Yesterday we reported that there have been a number of complaints about braking problems on the latest generation (2009/2010) Toyota Prius. Owners had […]
Toyota Recall: Toyota UK Video Statement
Toyota’s UK boss John Williams has spoken about the sticking accelerator issue and offers advice and reassurance to Toyota customers I know, I know. If you don’t have a Toyota you’re bored silly with the endless news. But millions of cars round the world affected by a dodgy accelerator is big news for Toyota owners, so we’re keeping you […]
Toyota Recall: 180,865 UK cars affected
Toyota has revealed that 180,865 UK Toyotas are being recalled for the sticky throttle pedal problem. No RAV4s or manual Aygos are involved. Yes, this seems like update #83 on the Toyota Recall mess. But we’re getting lots of traffic on the stories; it’s obviously of great concern to our readers and, boring though it […]
Toyota Recall: Is the Toyota Prius next?
The 2010 Toyota Prius has been the subject of reports of braking and unintended acceleration problems. The Japanese Government has ordered Toyota to investigate the braking issues. Update: Toyota has asked us to point out that there have been no complaints in the UK or Europe about the Prius brake problems. Toyota also told us […]
Toyota Recall: Toyota “Safety Deaf” – fix in Europe next week
US Transportation Secretary has called Toyota “Safety Deaf” over the sticky throttle recall, and parts for the fix will arrive in Europe next week. We realise that the whole Toyota Recall mess is a huge headache for Toyota. And we had a degree of sympathy with the Japanese car maker. After all, no company plans on making […]
Toyota confirms sticking accelerator fix
Toyota has announced the fix for the sticking accelerator issue which has resulted in the recall of millions of Toyotas worldwide. It’s been a fraught time for Toyota with the recall of millions of cars around the world to remedy a faulty accelerator pedal with the potential to stick. And no one – Toyota seemingly included – was too […]