Toyota has admitted to conducting non-compliant certification tests in Japan. Similar cases have been reported involving Honda, Mazda, Suzuki and Yamaha.
Toyota, along with several other Japanese automakers, is in hot water in Japan due to irregularities in the certification of several vehicles intended for the local market. The company has acknowledges carrying out improper testing, including as relates to safety.
“The point of this issue is that the vehicles were mass-produced and sold without going through the correct certification processes. I would like to extend my sincere apologies to our customers, car enthusiasts, and all stakeholders for this issue. I am truly sorry.
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