Toyota's Japan-based vehicle manufacturing halted by computer glitch

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【Summary】Toyota's vehicle assembly lines in Japan have been shut down due to a computer problem, affecting all 28 lines at 14 auto plants. While the cause is still under investigation, the company does not believe it was a cyberattack. The timeline for resolving the issue remains uncertain.

FutureCar Staff Aug 28, 2023 11:14 PM PT

Toyota's Japan-based vehicle manufacturing halted by computer glitch

TOKYO — Toyota's 14 auto plants in Japan have temporarily halted production as all 28 vehicle assembly lines were shut down on Tuesday. The shutdown was a result of a problem in the computer system that handles incoming auto parts, according to Toyota spokeswoman Sawako Takeda. While the automaker does not suspect a cyberattack, the exact cause of the issue is still being investigated. As of now, it remains uncertain when the assembly lines will resume operation.