Toyota assembly plants in Japan face operational halt due to glitch.

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【Summary】Toyota has temporarily halted operations at all of its assembly plants in Japan due to a computer system failure. There are concerns of a possible cyberattack, but a spokesperson stated that it is unlikely. An investigation is currently underway.

FutureCar Staff Aug 29, 2023 6:19 AM PT

Toyota assembly plants in Japan face operational halt due to glitch.

Toyota, the world's top automaker, temporarily stopped operations at all 14 of its assembly plants in Japan on Tuesday. The reason for the halt was a computer system failure, according to the company. This sudden decision raised concerns among some that it could be the result of a cyberattack. However, a Toyota spokesman stated that a cyberattack was unlikely and that an investigation into the system failure was already underway.

This is not the first time Toyota has experienced disruptions in its production due to cyber-related incidents. In late February last year, the automaker faced a similar situation when its production lines came to a standstill. The cause was traced back to a cyberattack on one of Toyota's parts suppliers. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of the automotive industry to cyber threats.