Form 6-K - Report of foreign issuer [Rules 13a-16 and 15d-16]

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of July, 2024

Commission File Number 001-14948

 

 

Toyota Motor Corporation

(Translation of Registrant’s Name Into English)

 

 

1, Toyota-cho, Toyota City,

Aichi Prefecture 471-8571,

Japan

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F    X   Form 40-F    

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):     

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Material Contained in this Report:

 

I.	English translation of the registrant’s announcement with respect to Correction Order Issued to Model Certification Applications, as filed by the registrant with the Tokyo Stock Exchange on July 31, 2024.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Toyota Motor Corporation
By:		/s/ Yoshihide Moriyama
		Name:		Yoshihide Moriyama
		Title:		General Manager,
				Capital Strategy & Affiliated Companies Finance Division

Date: July 31, 2024

July 31, 2024

Correction Order Issued to Model Certification Applications

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has been under on-site investigation and confirmation by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) since the announcement regarding model certification applications on June 3. As a result, today, we received a correction order from the MLIT, which urges us to make drastic reforms to ensure appropriate certification operations. We have also received suggestions and guidance on additional matters. It is with deep regret that we were not able to properly conduct our certification operations, and we apologize to our stakeholders for any concern or inconvenience this may have caused them.

Through a series of suggestions and internal investigations, we believe that these incidents were caused by both on-site and management factors.

 

1.	On-site factors

 

-	Unclear internal operational rules for preparing documents required for certification application

 

-	Insufficient clarification and management of resources required for the certification process

 

-	Insufficient awareness of the importance of certification work

 

2.	Managerial factors

 

-	Lack of understanding and involvement of management/executives in the overall certification process

Based on the above understanding, we will review the structure and system to implement correct certification operations, clarify the responsibility and authority of the certification process once again, and continue to improve our infrastructure, including accurate data management. We will promptly compile these measures to prevent recurrence and report them to the MLIT.

Through the TPS Jishuken (Joint Kaizen Activities) for certification work, we will also strive to create a medium- to long-term structure and culture.

In addition to the cases reported on June 3, the MLIT indicated eight new cases involving seven vehicles through their on-site investigations, which were not certified in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

We will continue to take appropriate measures for all cases under the guidance of the MLIT.

The newly discovered cases have been reported to the relevant authorities, including the MLIT, and they are in the process of confirming compliance with the standards.

Customers do not need to stop using the vehicles immediately.

The Corolla Fielder, Corolla Axio, and Yaris Cross for the domestic market, which have been suspended since June 3, are scheduled to resume production from the beginning of September after the MLIT confirms that they are in compliance with the standards.

Furthermore, shipments of Noah/Voxy, which have been suspended since July 29 due to additional incidents, will resume as soon as they are ready.

Once again, we sincerely apologize to our stakeholders for any concern or inconvenience this may have caused.

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<List of Cases>

 

No

Cases

Test Items

Models

Test Year

Production

Certification Place

Announcement on June 3

1

Development test data with airbag timer ignition system applied for certification

Full-wrap frontal collision test

Crown

2014

Terminated

Japan

Isis

2015

Terminated

Japan

Offset frontal collision test

2

Impact angle inconsistent with regulation

Pedestrian protection test

Corolla Axio Corolla Fielder

2015

In Production

Japan

3

Development test data of other measuring points applied for certification (Left used for right and vice versa) (Unilateral used for both sides)

Sienta

2015

Terminated

Japan

Crown

2015

Terminated

Japan

4

Moving barrier weight inconsistent with regulation (When conducting the test, dummy doll was used fadded this time)

Rear collision test

Sienta

2015

Terminated

Japan

Crown

2014

Terminated

Japan

5

Luggage block inconsistent with regulation

Luggage displacement test

Yaris Cross

2020

In production

Japan

6

Adjustment on engine control system during test

Engine power test

Lexus RX

2015

Terminated

Japan

Added this time

1

Reuse of tested Fr bumper

Pedestrian protection test

Prius α Mebius (Daihatsu)

2014

Terminated

Overseas*

2

Numerical processing to keep the collision speed within the specified limits (rounding down to the second decimal place)

RX

2015

Terminated

Overseas*

3

Tested using loading blocks that differ from the regulations, and seat locking mechanism parts that differ from those used in mass production

Load shifting prevention test

RAV4

2017

In production

Overseas*

4

Tested with different steering from declaration, reported using photos of same specs

Steering Impact test

Camry Altis (Daihatsu)

2017

Terminated

Overseas*

5

Tested using parts that differ from mass production

Navigation display

Interior occupant protective device testing

Noah Voxy Landy (Suzuki)

2021

In Production

Japan

6

Front door Internal Bracket

Pole side impact test

Harrier

2022

In Production

Overseas*

7

Rear door lining

LM

2023

In Production

Overseas*

8

Side collision

*Authorized by overseas authorities

(Acquired the model certification from overseas authorities in accordance with the United Nations Agreement on Mutual Recognition)

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