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Toyota

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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My New 2025 Toyota RAV4 2 Months In, Has a Sunroof Leak Every Time It Rains, So, I Take It To the Dealer and They Claim It’s Normal

By Denis Flierl on November 4, 2025 - 7:16AM

A new 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner's sunroof leaks every time it rains, but the dealer calls it "normal" and "minimal." Is water dripping inside your new SUV ever acceptable? Mold, rust, and worry: What Toyota RAV4 owners need to know.

44,000 Miles In I Got an Engine Shutdown, Pullover Warning on My 2024 Tundra, But Toyota's Handling Is Speechless With Two Right Things

44,000 Miles In I Got an "Engine Shutdown, Pullover" Warning on My 2024 Tundra, But Toyota's Response Was Pitch-Perfect and Unforgettable

By Armen Hareyan on November 3, 2025 - 5:34PM

An unexpected discovery about how small maintenance habits can make your 2024 Toyota Tundra feel new again is leaving many owners rethinking what really matters for long-term reliability.

Image of Micheline CrossClimate2 tire in a snowy scene

Michelin Absolutely Dominates Consumer Reports List of Best Tire Models - Here Are Some Gems They Missed That Offer Performance, Long Life, and Lower Prices

By John Goreham on November 3, 2025 - 2:16PM

In a new report from our friends at Consumer Reports, they list out the very best tires in a wide range of categories. Their picks are solid. However, we have a few choices that may save you some money if you’re willing to buy from another brand.

2026 Toyota Crown Signia looks like a wagon in a rural setting with fall foliage

2026 Toyota Crown Signia Limited AWD Is Perfect but For One Small Round Detail We Can’t Live Without - Could You?

By John Goreham on November 3, 2025 - 7:11AM

We test the 2026 Toyota Crown Signia wagon, and find that Toyota has nailed this vehicle, but has forgotten one small, round detail important to many crossover owners.

2026 Toyota Tundra in white, photographed at three-quarter front angle in a wooded setting, featuring black accents and distinctive alloy wheels.

2023 Toyota Tundra Owner Says “College Kid Hit Me Going 45 MPH”, Now Hopes Frame Damage Leads to Total Loss After $15,000 in Mods

By Noah Washington on November 3, 2025 - 6:32AM

A Tundra owner's freshly customized truck was obliterated by a distracted college driver, and he's now desperately hoping for a total loss.

My 2024 Toyota Tundra 27K In Is Getting a Short Block and New Turbos, But the Strange Thing Is, They Removed the Cab To Do It

By Denis Flierl on November 2, 2025 - 5:28AM

A 2024 Toyota Tundra suffered catastrophic engine failure at only 27K miles. The post by Ernie Lee Mozingo details the controversial fix: a complete powertrain overhaul that required removing the entire cab. What does this mean for Tundra owners?

Severely fire-damaged black Toyota Tundra with melted rear section, parked outside brick building. Chrome wheels remain intact despite extensive burn damage.

Loyal Toyota Owner Watches His 2024 Tundra Hybrid Burn to the Ground, Now Toyota Says It “Can’t Determine the Cause,” Leaving Him Shocked After 30 Years of Loyalty

By Noah Washington on November 1, 2025 - 3:18PM

After 30 years of loyalty and eight purchased vehicles, one Tundra owner watched his 2024 hybrid pickup spontaneously burn to the ground in his driveway.

I Walked Into My Toyota Dealer To Check Out a 2025 Tacoma, and Found This Crazy Toyota Tax Markup Nonsense

By Denis Flierl on November 1, 2025 - 6:34AM

The 2025 Tacoma arrives, but so do ridiculous markups. Get ready for the hidden cost. Buyers are slamming dealers for adding "nonsense market markup" to the hottest new truck. Is your local dealer guilty? Is this the new norm for Tacoma buyers?

I’ve Had My 2025 Toyota Tundra SR5 Off Road Package For About 2 Months, and I’m NOT Loving the 230 Mile Range On a Full Tank

By Denis Flierl on October 31, 2025 - 6:45AM

A 2025 Tundra Owner is not happy: Adrian Olivares is getting just 230 miles per tank. Is this the new Toyota Tundra norm or a personal problem? Owners are talking about range, regrets, and whether the Tundra is too thirsty. What owners need to know.

2023 Toyota Corolla in metallic gray, shown in three-quarter front view, driving on desert road at sunset with dramatic lighting and dust effects.

So 17,000 Miles In, My 2024 Toyota GR Corolla Has a Complete Transmission Failure With No Warning, And I Am Facing $4,700 Repair

By Noah Washington on October 30, 2025 - 10:31AM

A Toyota GR Corolla, the rally weapon with a bulletproof reputation, suffered a catastrophic, no-warning transmission failure at just 17,600 miles.

I Test-Drove The New Haval H9 Chinese Premium SUV That Wants To Steal The Land Cruiser's Mojo, And A Few Things Made Me Think That This It Could Succeed On The American Market

By Dimitar Angelov on October 30, 2025 - 8:55AM

While the H9 is supposed to be a premium offering, it comes at a reasonable price, but it falls short in one particular aspect, and it’s not the one I was expecting.

Bittersweet Day, Toyota Bought Back My 2025 Tacoma Trailhunter 27K In, It’s Bad Ass, But Too Many Issues For a $70K Truck, I Couldn’t Depend On It Any Longer

By Denis Flierl on October 29, 2025 - 9:29AM

A $70K Toyota Tacoma owner's nightmare. Snorkel's oiled filter kept failing the engine, then the transmission cooked on a mild trail. After four breakdowns by 15K miles, Toyota bought back this "Bad Ass" lemon! Are other owners facing extreme issues?

Third-generation Toyota Sequoia driver instrument cluster

Toyota Sequoia Shows "Braking Power Low, Stop In A Safe Place, See Owner's Manual" Message, And It May Be A Serious Safety Hazard

By Dimitar Angelov on October 29, 2025 - 6:44AM

Any warning message about potential brake failure is alarming, and it is now up to the dealership to get to the bottom of why this Toyota Sequoia has brake issues.

I See 5 Reasons Why The Kia K5 Is A Better Purchase Than A Toyota Camry

By Dimitar Angelov on October 28, 2025 - 11:41AM

Kia K5 is another proof that the Korean automotive industry copied the Japanese model to dominate the American car market.

Got a 2025 Toyota Tundra in April, Which The Dealer Drove a Few Months As Demo, Now The Drive Connect Expires in November Which Was Supposed To Be Free for 12 Months

By Armen Hareyan on October 27, 2025 - 1:46PM

An unexpected problem with a 2025 Toyota Tundra demo truck’s Drive Connect subscription has owners questioning when “new” really begins and what they are truly paying for.

Elon Musk, Tesla, Google, Ford, Toyota, GM

Elon Musk Says Tesla's Main Advantage Over Tech Giants Like Google and Legacy Automakers Such as Ford, GM, and Toyota Is That The Former Can't Build Cars, and The Latter Aren't Good at Tech

By Tinsae Aregay on October 27, 2025 - 11:46AM

Elon Musk has explained how Tesla is uniquely positioned to win the robotaxi race. Musk states that tech companies capable of developing full self-driving technology can’t build cars, and automakers lack AI expertise.

I Got My 2023 Highlander’s Oil Changed, A Light Came On, and There’s No Oil On the Dipstick, Toyota Dealer Says, ‘Oh, We Forgot To Torque the Drain Plug’

By Denis Flierl on October 26, 2025 - 6:57AM

A Toyota Highlander owner's oil pressure light flickered just 500 miles after a dealer oil change. The dipstick was dry! The issue? An improperly torqued drain plug. Is "adding oil" enough, or is there permanent damage? What Toyota owners need to know.

I Just Found Out My Toyota Tacoma Has A Cabin Air Filter, It Only Took About 12 Years Before I Found Out, Look How Dirty It Was

By Denis Flierl on October 25, 2025 - 9:40AM

It took 12 years for one Toyota Tacoma owner to discover his truck had a cabin air filter. However, Jack is not alone. Find out why so many Tacoma owners miss this vital detail. Is your Tacoma's air quality a secret?

2025 Toyota Tundra crew cab pickup in white, photographed from passenger side, featuring chrome wheels and running boards, parked outside residential home.

I Was Driving My Toyota Tundra At 70 MPH When My Securely Latched Tonneau Cover Suddenly Flew Off With A Loud Pop, Breaking Into Pieces On The Highway

By Noah Washington on October 25, 2025 - 7:17AM

After nearly causing an accident with her missing tonneau cover, a Tundra owner in a full panic attack got pulled over by police.

A Toyota RAV4 dispstick shows extra oil after an oil change service

My Toyota Dealer Overfills My RAV4 Every Time I Take It In For an Oil Change - Is This Harmful and Can You Tell Me My Best Options When This Happens

By John Goreham on October 24, 2025 - 2:50PM

Toyota owners, including your author, find that when they take their Toyota vehicle, such as a RAV4 or GR86, in for service, the Toyota dealers’ service techs overfill the oil. What is the best way to handle this, and is it even a cause for concern?

I Just Drove 150 Miles On My 2020 Toyota RAV4's Spare Donut Tire, Going 55 MPH After My Falken AT Trail Tire Blew Out

By Denis Flierl on October 24, 2025 - 7:18AM

A 2022 RAV4 owner's tire blew a sidewall at 55 mph, but she made it 150 miles home on the spare donut, going 55 mph. Is that safe? How far can you really push that tiny spare? Here is what all car owners need to know about that spare tire donut.

I’m Not Pleased With My 2025 Toyota 4Runner Build Quality, I’m Not Sure I Would Do It Again If Given the Chance, Now I Wish I Would Have Kept My 2024 TRD Pro

By Denis Flierl on October 23, 2025 - 6:39AM

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner has better power and MPG, but one owner wishes he had kept his old TRD Pro. Zach asks the 4Runner group: "Is anyone else less than pleased with the build quality? Windows rattling, spoiler rattling, brakes squealing."

I’m a Lifelong Ford Fan, But My F-150 Crapped Out at 175K Miles and I Decided To Get My Dream Truck, A 2025 Toyota Tundra, I Hope I Made the Right Choice

By Denis Flierl on October 21, 2025 - 5:57AM

A Former Ford loyalist trades his 175,000-mile F-150 for his dream 2025 Toyota Tundra! Now, BJ needs help with running boards and tonneau covers. Did he make the right choice? What running boards & tonneau cover should he get? Check out BJ's story.

The Dealer Says They Were Using Plant-Based Brake Pads After I Took My Toyota Tundra For Post-One-Year Replacement

By Armen Hareyan on October 20, 2025 - 1:22PM

An unexpected explanation from a Toyota dealer about “plant-based brake pads” has Tundra truck owners questioning what might really be stopping their trucks.

I’ve Had To Replace My Toyota Tacoma Center Cap 3 Times Now At the Dealer For $93 Each Time, I Think It’s a Total Rip Off

By Denis Flierl on October 20, 2025 - 8:14AM

Third time's the charm, or not? Caroline's Toyota Tacoma TRD keeps losing its wheel center cap, costing her $93 each. Is this a defect or just bad luck? Taco Nation sounds off on this frustrating maintenance issue. What Tacoma owners need to know.

I Just Got Out of My Chevy Silverado and Into This 2025 Toyota Tundra, I’m Excited To Bring This One To Life

By Denis Flierl on October 19, 2025 - 7:53AM

A Silverado guy just defected! Preston traded his Chevy for a 2025 Toyota Tundra, promising to "bring this one to life." His first move? A custom build that's sure to excite. See the massive mods he's planning and the real reason he left GM.

My 2020 Toyota RAV4 Battery Made It To 110K, Next, I’m Due For Brakes Soon, I Will Keep This Vehicle For As Long As I Can

By Denis Flierl on October 18, 2025 - 7:06AM

An incredible 110,000 miles on the original 12V battery in a 2020 Toyota RAV4? With brakes now due, this owner is proving true loyalty. What's the secret to this longevity, and what should all RAV4 owners know? Tap in to read Sandra's surprising story.

Toyota Driving Into The Solid-State EV Future

Toyota's Solid-State Gamble: A Genius Leapfrog or a Desperate Catch-Up?

By Rob Enderle on October 17, 2025 - 1:35PM

Toyota aims to leapfrog EV rivals with solid-state batteries by 2028, betting on safer, faster-charging tech to regain ground lost to Chinese dominance—but the success of this late, high-risk play depends on timely, cost-effective execution.

I Took My 2022 Toyota Tacoma to the Dealer, and They Told Me I Need $3,325 in Repairs Just To Avert Problems, and What I Need To Get Done

By Denis Flierl on October 17, 2025 - 6:20AM

Tacoma owner Jorge Barajas shares his shocking $3,325 dealer service estimate, sparking a debate among Taco Nation. A battery, filters, fluid exchanges, and $825$ for spark plugs - are all these services legitimate and necessary for his 2022 truck?

I Took My 2025 Toyota Tundra to the Dealer For the 10K Service and I’ll Never Leave the Lot Before Checking, There Was Oil All Over the Engine Bay, and A Puddle Under the Truck

By Denis Flierl on October 16, 2025 - 7:58AM

Tundra 10k Service Scare: After checking the engine bay before leaving the dealer, one owner found a massive oil leak caused by a cross-threaded filter. A quick look saved his 2025 Tundra from certain engine failure. What Tundra owners need to know.

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