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Read the latest Toyota news and recent events.Toyota is one of the world's largest automakers and is known as the quality, durability, and reliability leader in the industry. Toyota's Camry, Corolla, RAV 4 and Highlander define their class. Toyota makes trucks in its Texas plant and most of its cars are made in the markets they serve.

When you think of dependable vehicles in the automotive world, the Toyota brand belongs near the top. Toyota’s entire fleet of cars, trucks and SUVs is known for incredible quality and reliability over time.

The Toyota lineup in the United States consists of many popular vehicles including Camry, Prius, RAV4, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner, Highlander, Corolla, Avalon, Sienna, Yaris, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, Corolla Hatchback, C-HR, Supra, 86, Prius Prime and Mirai. Many other popular Toyota models and variations exist all over the world as well.

At Torque News, our team covers the Toyota brand in full detail. We provide you with in-depth vehicle reviews, trim level comparisons, how-to tips and Toyota breaking news and developing stories. We also try to include helpful and useful videos in many of our stories so you can get the most information for your time.

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  1. Jeff Teague covers general Toyota news and you can follow him on Twitter at @Toyotajeff1.
  2. Peter Neilson covers Toyota Prius News and you can follow him on Twitter at @/the_hybrid_guy.
  3. John Goreham covers general Toyota and and Lexus news. You can follow John on Twitter at @JohnGoreham.
A dark gray 2024 Toyota Sienna minivan shown from the front three-quarter angle, driving on a suburban road with motion blur effect and green landscaping in the background.
“A $2,700 Shock at Just 65,000 Miles” 2022 Toyota Sienna Owner Says Corroded Blind-Spot Sensor Failed Early and Toyota Refused Warranty Coverage
By Noah Washington on
A 2022 Toyota Sienna owner was hit with a $2,700 "corrosion surprise" after a rear-mounted sensor failed just outside the 36,000-mile warranty window.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2023 Toyota Tundra Owner 44K In, Heard a Loud Bang and the Back Tires Locked Up, He Adds, “My Engine Went Kaboom, I Know I Should’ve Kept My 2018 Tundra”
By Denis Flierl on
After a loud bang and rear tires locking up at 35 mph, one 2023 Toyota Tundra owner is living a nightmare. From failed roadside help to a $60K truck that's "useless," find out why he regrets trading in his 2018 Tundra. What Tundra owners need to know.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade Edition
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade Owner Just Got His Car and Wants to Keep It In Good Shape, He Says, “So, I Went To Get My First Oil Change at 1,000 Miles, But Toyota Said No”
By Denis Flierl on
A new 2026 Toyota Prius owner is hitting a wall at the dealership! After a massive V6 engine recall, owners want a 1,000-mile "break-in" oil change to remove metal debris, but Toyota is saying NO. Is your engine at risk, or is this "old school" myth?
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime
2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime Owner Has a Terrifying Brake Failure, He Adds, “Toyota Denied Liability, But When I Took It In, They Quickly Took It To Do a Recall Related To a Cable”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2024 Toyota RAV4 Prime owner reports a terrifying crash after his brakes failed. Toyota denies liability but immediately performed a "cable recall" during service. Is your RAV4 SUV safe? Find out the truth behind the cable and what owners should do.
A blue Toyota Crown Signia shown from the side view, featuring black wheels and a bike mounted on a rear rack, parked in an oceanside lot under partly cloudy skies.
I Couldn’t Be Happier With My New Toyota Crown Signia, It’s Comfortable, Has a Great Sound System, and Gets Good Gas Mileage
By Aram Krajekian on
A failed Subaru transmission pushed one owner toward the Toyota Crown Signia, and the comfort and fuel efficiency quickly made the change feel like the right call.
Toyota Hilux Champ compact pickup truck front and rear
Thanks To Trump, This Cute Toyota Truck Could Arrive In The US
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota has a compact pickup truck waiting to take the US market by storm, and Trump's recent fascination with the Japanese compact cars could make it a reality.
2025 Toyota Highlander
2025 Highlander Owner’s Roof Is Leaking First Time In the Rain, She Adds, “I’ve Heard Toyota’s Known About This Issue Since 2020, You’d Think They’d Have Fixed It By Now”
By Denis Flierl on
Penny bought a brand-new 2025 Toyota Highlander only to have it rain inside the cabin. This owner's nightmare reveals a "known" defect Toyota hasn't fixed since 2020. Is your SUV safe? Check out the shocking discovery and how to protect your Highlander.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash trim in gray parked on a paved road with a grassy field and blue sky in the background.
A Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Says His Winter Charging Costs Hit $5.50 a Day, “My Electric Bill Jumped to $334, but It’s Still Cheaper Than Gas”
By Noah Washington on
A Michigan F-150 Lightning owner watched his electric bill skyrocket to $334 during the winter, revealing the high cost of "conditioning" a 131 kWh battery in the sub-freezing cold.
2025 Toyota Prius in dark blue driving quickly down a tree-lined suburban road with motion blur.
A 2025 Prius Owner Says His Car Started Leaking Gas Just Days After Its 5,000-Mile Service, Leaving a “Puddle Behind the Rear Tire” and Toxic Fumes Inside the Cabin
By Noah Washington on
Just days after a routine 5,000-mile service, a 2025 Prius LE owner was shocked to find a puddle of gasoline forming behind his rear tire.
2018 Toyota Tacoma vs 2024 Toyota Tacoma
“I Drove My Friends 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma, and It Felt Like I Was Driving a Corolla Everytime I Gassed It, Think I’ll Keep My 3rd-Gen Forever, Or Until They Bring Back the V6”
By Denis Flierl on
Is the Toyota Tacoma losing its soul? For 30 years, I’ve tracked the evolution of the Toyota midsize truck, and the jump from the 3.5L V6 to the 2.4L Turbo has sparked a massive debate. Does the new 4th-Gen really feel like a Corolla with a bed?
2023 Toyota RAV4
“My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime Died In Traffic, Turns Out the Open Grille Allowed a Rock to Come Through Destroying the Radiator, and $1,100 in Damage, Bad Design Toyota!”
By Denis Flierl on
One tiny piece of road gravel turned into an $1,100 nightmare for a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime owner. Discover how an open grille design flaw could leave you stranded in traffic and what you can do to protect your SUV before it’s too late.
Red 2025 Toyota Prius driving through an urban street, showcasing sporty exterior styling and updated front fascia.
At 6'4″ and 340 Pounds, a 2025 Prius Plug-In Owner Calls It “Way More Comfortable” Than His Camry - Goes on To Say His Prior 200,000-Mile Prius “Made Us Fall in Love With Toyota”
By Noah Washington on
Craig Jones, a 6'4″ and 340-pound driver who covers 25,000 miles a year, recently traded his 2022 Camry XSE Hybrid for a 2025 Prius Premium XSE Plug-in, declaring the new Prius "way more comfortable" despite its smaller size.
2005 Toyota Tacoma
2005 Toyota Tacoma With 500K Miles, the Original Owner Says “My Neighbors From Florida Wrecked It With Their Cadillac", He Adds, “Ugg - They Don’t Make Em Like This Anymore”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2005 Toyota Tacoma with half a million miles gets smashed in its own driveway by a noisy Cadillac. Will a trip to the salvage yard and some DIY grit save this legendary regular cab? This is why they say, "They don’t make ‘em like this anymore."
2024 Toyota Prius
A Man Buys 2024 Toyota Prius, Says 48 Hrs Later He Is Pulled Over For Speeding, He Adds, “The Officer Looked at My Dashboard’s Reading of 75 and Thought It Was For MPH, Not MPG!”
By Denis Flierl on
75 MPH or 75 MPG? One 2024 Toyota Prius owner’s highway run-in with the law led to a hilarious dashboard mix-up that spared him a hefty ticket, but the real story is what happened to his battery just 48 hours later. Is your Prius hiding a secret?
2022 Toyota Tundra
2022 Toyota Tundra Owner’s Engine Blew Up, Then the Dealer Gave Him a Corolla Loaner, He Adds, “The Service Was Great, and My Truck Is Running Better Than Before”
By Denis Flierl on
Think your Toyota Tundra engine recall fix is the end of the road? Think again. One owner’s replacement engine just blew up after only a few thousand miles. Is Toyota’s massive V6 remedy actually working, or are we looking at a much deeper problem?
Blue Toyota Prius driving on a suburban road, highlighting its aerodynamic design and hybrid efficiency.
A 2024 Prius Owner Calls the Factory 19-Inch Wheels “Hopeless,” Spends $1,270 to Downsize to 16s, and Says the Ride Quality Improvement Was Immediate
By Noah Washington on
After a pothole destroyed one of his factory 19-inch rims, a 2024 Prius owner spent $1,270 to downsize to 16-inch wheels, calling the original setup "hopeless" for real-world roads.
2025 Toyota Tundra
2025 Toyota Tundra Owner Strapped With a $825 Per Month Payment, Says, “This Is the Most I’ve Ever Had to Pay On a Car Payment, and I’ve Heard That I’ve Got It Good”
By Denis Flierl on
A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner has a high truck payment that is becoming the norm and not the exception. How high can payments go before truck buyers can’t afford a new pickup anymore? Here is what truck buyers need to know.
2021 Toyota RAV4 & 2025 RAV4 Hybrid
“I Traded My 2021 Toyota RAV4 For a 2025 Hybrid and I Intended To Keep My 2021 Forever, But I Regret Not Getting the Hybrid AWD From the Jump, Now I Couldn’t Be Happier”
By Denis Flierl on
Ever wondered why so many owners are ditching their reliable gas-powered SUVs for a hybrid? Danielle Cena’s journey from a 2021 Toyota RAV4 to the 2025 Hybrid XSE reveals the regret of missing out on AWD, and here’s why it’s the perfect time to upgrade.
A grey Kia Carnival is shown from the side view, featuring black wheels and trim, photographed in a winter setting with snow-covered trees in the background.
The Kia Carnival Is Emerging as a Better-Value Minivan Than the Toyota Sienna, But Buyer Priorities Are Still Pushing Many Toward Toyota for a Reason
By Aram Krajekian on
On paper, the Kia Carnival looks like the smarter buy, but real-world ownership priorities explain why many families still choose the Toyota Sienna.
2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade
2026 Toyota Prius Owner Wants an Actual Spare Tire For His New Nightshade - He Adds, “I Can’t Believe the Dealer Wants Another $900 Just For Parts, and That Doesn’t Include Installation”
By Denis Flierl on
Imagine paying $40,000 for a new 2026 Toyota Prius Nightshade and finding out it has no spare tire. One owner was shocked to find the dealer wants $900 just for the parts to add one! Is Toyota nickel-and-diming owners on basic safety?
2017 Toyota Highlander
“My 2017 Highlander Had the Infamous Grinding, Whining, Slipping Transmission: Luckily It Qualified for Toyota’s ZJC Warranty, But My ‘Free’ Trans. Cost Me $2K”
By Denis Flierl on
Think your Toyota Highlander is invincible? Think again. Some owners are facing a $10,000 transmission nightmare, but a hidden warranty might save your wallet. Learn how to navigate the "free" replacement trap and keep your SUV on the road!
2023 RAV4 Prime
2023 RAV4 Prime Owner Says Her Dashboard Went Dark, and Toyota’s Recall Doesn’t Fix It - She Adds, “It’s Unsafe To Drive, They’ve Had It 2 Weeks, and I’m In a Camry Loaner”
By Denis Flierl on
Losing your speedometer and fuel gauge mid-drive isn't a glitch, it’s a nightmare. 2023 RAV4 Prime owners are facing a "Black Screen of Death" that Toyota can't fix yet. Here is Janelle’s story and the critical safety info every owner needs to know.
2021 Toyota Tacoma
“I Bought My 2021 Toyota Tacoma New, and 63K In, the Engine Blew On the Highway, 3K Over Warranty, $14K For a New Engine, and Toyota Will Only Cover Half”
By Denis Flierl on
Just 3,000 miles past warranty, a 2021 Tacoma engine blows. The dealer quoted $14,000. Toyota offered to pay half ("Goodwill"), but the owner is furious. Here is why one oil pump failure is shattering trust in the "bulletproof" truck.
2023 Toyota Tundra
2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Says, “24K and I’m Getting a New Engine, No Issues With Toyota, They Loaned Me a 2025 TRD, and I’ll Get Mine Back in 3 Months”
By Denis Flierl on
24K miles and a dead engine? One 2023 Toyota Tundra owner just faced the ultimate nightmare, but Toyota’s response is shocking the truck world. From "loud knocks" to a shiny 2025 TRD loaner, is this a total disaster or a win for brand loyalty?
2023 Toyota Camryin Guard Metallic on a hydraulic lift in a repair shop, front three-quarter view showing the full car body and surrounding tools.
After 9,700 Miles, a 2025 Camry Hybrid XSE Owner Says a Simple $220 Gloss-Black Grille Swap Was the Mod the Car “Should’ve Had From the Factory”
By Noah Washington on
After 9,700 miles, a 2025 Camry owner swapped his color-matched grille for a gloss-black version, calling it the one mod the car "should’ve had from the factory."
2025 Toyota Prius Limited in Reservoir Blue driving down a suburban street, front three-quarter view with motion blur and trees lining the road.
2024 Prius Prime Owner Says His Car Was “Dead on Delivery” and Is Now on Its Third 12-Volt Battery at 19,000 Miles, While Toyota “Seems Content” to Just Swap Batteries
By Noah Washington on
After his 2024 Prius Prime was "dead on delivery," one owner is now on his third 12-volt battery in just 19,000 miles.
Toyota 4Runner sixth generation vs Toyota Land Cruiser J250
Is The Toyota 4Runner Just A Cut-price Land Cruiser?
By Dimitar Angelov on
Toyota may have shot itself in the leg, as the 4Runner could be seen as a better value for money than the J250 Land Cruiser.
Photo of white 2026 Toyota BZ
I Like the New Toyota BZ Ad Campaign, It’s Brilliant and Simple, and Will Probably Be Successful
By Chris Johnston on
Why the new Toyota BZ campaign feels like a quiet reset for how EVs should be sold.
2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
Toyota Quietly Admits the 'Fixed' RAV4 Hybrid Might Still Have a Major $5,000 Defect
By Denis Flierl on
Toyota assured buyers the infamous "Cablegate" corrosion issue was fixed on newer RAV4 Hybrids. A quiet warranty update suggests otherwise, sparking fear of massive repair bills for 2025 owners. Here is what RAV4 owners need to know.
A white 2025 Toyota Tundra shown from a front three-quarter angle, featuring its bold new grille design, LED headlights, and chrome-finished alloy wheels against a dark studio background.
Toyota Tundra Owner Says Dealer Took $100 for a Transfer Case Service They Didn’t Perform, Goes On to Say “Next Time I’m Putting Tamper-Evident Tape on All My Drain Bolts.”
By Noah Washington on
After being billed $100 for a transfer case service that was never performed, a Toyota Tundra owner caught his dealership in a lie about using the wrong fluid.
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