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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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Dashboard trip summary displaying: distance 12.0 miles, time 19 minutes, EV driving ratio 68%, and trip average 59.4 MPG, on a dark background

I’m Disappointed With the Gas Mileage My 2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD Gets, My 2014 Got Way Better MPG

By Aram Krajekian on July 26, 2025 - 8:36AM

It takes a lot to make 60 MPG sound disappointing, but when other Toyota Camry owners are showing higher numbers, it creates an expectation for some that feels impossible to ignore.

Sage green 2022 Toyota Tundra pickup truck driving on winding rural highway with cloudy blue sky and trees

My 2022 Toyota Tundra Engine Failed 497 Miles From Home While Towing Our Family Trailer, Now We're Stranded In A Hotel Waiting To Learn If Toyota Will Help Us Get Back

By Noah Washington on July 24, 2025 - 9:49AM

The dreaded 2022 Toyota Tundra engine failure struck nearly 500 miles from home while towing, leaving a family stranded and facing a long wait to see if Toyota will provide a way back.

I Intentionally Ran Out of Gas in My 2025 RAV4 PHEV

By Timothy Boyer on July 22, 2025 - 10:26AM

Here's how much buffer you can expect once this Toyota model flashes a low fuel warning message.

2025 Corolla Owner Reports Problems with His New Toyota

2025 Corolla SE 2.0L Oil Leak: I've Barely Had It Two Months and Already Have Doubts About the Life of This Car

By Timothy Boyer on July 20, 2025 - 2:26PM

The vigilant owner of a brand-new 2025 Corolla SE discovered multiple oil leaks and subpar repair work during four service department visits within the first two months. Is this enough to invoke the Lemon Law against a Toyota dealership?

2025 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “My Favorite Part of the new Tacoma? It's Not the Truck! It’s a New Key Fob”

By Denis Flierl on July 20, 2025 - 10:40AM

A 2025 Toyota Tacoma owner is impressed with his pickup, but it's not the typical things truck owners are impressed with. He likes the Tacoma's new key fob. It's a new feature that many new owners are raving about. Why didn't they think of this sooner?

2022 Toyota Tundra and 2016 Toyota Tundra

I’m Leaning Towards Buying a 2016 Toyota Tundra with 96K Miles Over a Newer 2022 Tundra with 45K Miles, Because the Older Truck Has More Life Left In It

By Denis Flierl on July 19, 2025 - 6:25AM

Should a Toyota Tundra truck buyer purchase a 10-year-old truck with more miles or a 3-year-old truck with fewer miles? Does the older Tundra with more miles have more life in it? See what most Tundra owners would do if they were in that situation.

2024 Toyota RAV4 and Ford F-150 Lightning

My Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is the Worst I’ve Owned For Road Noise, and It Lacks Power. My New Ford F-150 Lightning is 500% Quieter, and It’s Crazy Fast

By Denis Flierl on July 18, 2025 - 11:50AM

A Toyota RAV4 Hybrid owner has two complaints. The road noise is the worst in any car he has owned, and it needs more power. He just purchased a Ford F-150 Lightning, and it has tons of power, it's 500% quieter than the RAV4, and costs less to operate.

New 2025 Camry Owner Praises Toyota for Lemon Law Claim Results

The Toyota Brand Engagement Employee That Called Said My Vehicle Was Manufactured in Kentucky and Joked That They Probably Made My Car on a Friday

By Timothy Boyer on July 18, 2025 - 11:36AM

A 2025 Camry owner reports that Toyota approved a Lemon Law claim for his new car due to this problem.

My 2025 Toyota RAV4 200 Miles In Smells Like Coolant, the Dealer Confirmed It Was There, Had to Call Tech Support, and Now They Say It’s Normal

By Denis Flierl on July 17, 2025 - 5:59AM

A 2025 Toyota RAV4 owner is concerned that his new SUV smells like engine coolant. The dealer confirmed the smell, ran a few tests, and consulted Toyota tech support. Now the dealer's service department says it's normal. Is a coolant smell ever normal?

I Miss the Raw Power, Went From 2500HD Duramax To F-150 Supercrew to Tundra And Now 2023 Toyota Tacoma, But Have No Regrets After Downsizing

By Armen Hareyan on July 16, 2025 - 2:52PM

I gave up the raw, unlikeable power of my Duramax and F-150 for a 2023 Tacoma, and what I discovered about downsizing trucks was completely unexpected.

My 2024 Toyota Tacoma's One-Hour Tire Rotation Turned Into an 8-Hour Brake Line Replacement, Now the Dealer Says There’s a Brake Fluid Leak Issue

By Denis Flierl on July 16, 2025 - 7:09AM

Does the new Toyota Tacoma have a brake line problem? A Tacoma owner went in for a routine tire rotation, and the dealer kept his truck for eight hours because the brake lines could leak and needed to be replaced. Here is what Tacoma owners need to know.

2025 Toyota Mirai FCEV being fueled with hydrogen

I Can't Believe My Toyota Mirai Is a High End Lexus Interior And Legendary Build Quality for $20 Grand, and Preloaded With 30,000 Miles of Driving

By Chris Johnston on July 15, 2025 - 11:22AM

There’s no getting around that fact that the Toyota Mirai runs on hydrogen that is made from fossil fuel.

Dark brown Toyota Tundra pickup truck driving on curved highway with cloudy sky and guardrail backdrop

I Just Had My 2024 Toyota Tundra's Engine Replaced Under Warranty, But The New One Is Making The Same Grinding Noise After 5 Days, Now We Have To Figure Out A Fix

By Noah Washington on July 13, 2025 - 9:06AM

His 2024 Toyota Tundra had its engine replaced after a rod blew, but now the new engine is making the same grinding noise, leaving the dealership baffled.

I Have Zero Confidence In My 2024 Toyota Tundra. It Suddenly Shut Down Going 80 MPH, I Finally Got It Started, But Now, the Dealer Will Think I’m Crazy

By Denis Flierl on July 13, 2025 - 6:44AM

A 2024 Toyota Tundra owner's truck shut down on the highway going 80 mph, and now he can't trust its reliability. The pickup finally restarted after 30 minutes, but now he's afraid the dealer won't be able to find the problem, and think he's crazy.

2025 Toyota Tacoma Owner Says, “I Would Rather Push-Mow a Hill In 105 Degree Heat with 2 Broken Legs, Than to Ever Install Seat Covers Again”

By Denis Flierl on July 12, 2025 - 9:41AM

A Toyota Tacoma owner just put new seat covers on a brand-new 2025 Tacoma pickup. The installation was a nightmare, and now she's unsure if they look good. Check out the before and after pictures. What do you think? Should she leave them on?

I Think My 2025 Toyota Tundra Platinum TRD With a 3-inch Lift Looks Like A Cartoon Truck, and That It Skipped Leg Day

By Denis Flierl on July 11, 2025 - 1:54PM

A 2025 Toyota Tundra owner recently purchased a new truck with a TRD Performance Package with a 3-inch lift. He is ashamed of his truck because it looks so out of proportion. Now, he has to spend money on wheel upgrades so that he can be seen in it.

Sage green Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road truck parked on rocky terrain with dramatic canyon sunset backdrop

I Love the i-Force Hybrid in My 4th Gen Toyota Tacoma, It’s Powerful When I Need It and Efficient When I Don’t, And The Engine Is a Game-Changer

By Aram Krajekian on July 10, 2025 - 5:18PM

The new hybrid Tacoma is surprising even to longtime truck owners, but not for the reasons you’d expect. Here’s what owners are saying after living with one of Toyota’s boldest powertrains yet.

Extended Car Warranties Can Work For and Against You

Their Job Is to Find How to Deny Your Claim — 'We Want Your Entire Service Record From the Day You Bought the Car Brand New' - and They Denied It Because You Did This Oil Change at 5,200 Miles, Not at 5,000 Miles

By Timothy Boyer on July 10, 2025 - 3:05PM

One of the biggest red flags for buying an extended warranty was recently revealed in a video titled "Are Car Extended Warranties a Scam?" featuring a Toyota Master Mechanic.

My Toyota Highlander Hybrid With 2,800 Miles Started Making a Horrible Noise When It’s in Reverse, the Dealer Says, “They All Do It, Don’t Worry”

By Denis Flierl on July 10, 2025 - 11:57AM

A 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid owner has a loud noise coming from her SUV every time she puts it in reverse. It's so concerning that she took it to the Toyota dealer, and they told her not to worry about it because they all do it. What would you do?

My EV Didn’t Just Replace My Toyota Prius, It Also Replaced The Two Systems To Maintain, Which May Negate Any Fuel Savings

By Chris Johnston on July 10, 2025 - 10:24AM

People note that hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius are more complex compared to EVs and therefore more costly to maintain.

Tan 2025 Toyota Tacoma TrailHunter with rooftop tent parked in desert landscape with mountains, camping gear, and scenic sky

Toyota Tacoma Doubles U.S. Sales in 2025 to Reclaim Midsize Truck Market Leadership, Silencing Critics

By John Goreham on July 8, 2025 - 2:58PM

Social media creators bashed the new 2024 Toyota Tacoma for pageviews, but the delivery numbers don't lie. It's America's favorite midsize truck by a country mile.

I Can’t Believe the Toyota Dealer’s Wild Claim about My 2024 Tacoma’s Chipped Paint. I Said, WHAT? and I’m Still Shaking My Head

By Denis Flierl on July 7, 2025 - 3:09PM

A 2024 Toyota Tacoma owner can't believe his ears when he's at the Toyota dealer. He does a double take and says, 'What did you just say?' He has a new Tacoma that has more chipped paint than his 8-year-old F-150. What the advisor says is unbelievable.

Toyota Tacoma Owner Reports Issue After Engine Update Work

Dealership Nearly Bricked My Truck ― Brought My 2024 SR5 Tacoma in for the Trailer Blind Spot Monitor Update Recall Last Week

By Timothy Boyer on July 7, 2025 - 11:37AM

An important self-check for Toyota owners to verify whenever an update during a repair was performed on their vehicle.

A blue Toyota Prius parked by a waterfront with city skyline in the background under a cloudy sky.

After 2,000 Miles In My $37K 2024 Prius Prime XSE, The Weak Paint, Easy Dents And Poor Build Quality Make Me Miss My 2021 Camry, Toyota's Latest Hybrid Is A Disappointment

By Noah Washington on July 7, 2025 - 7:48AM

Beyond the impressive mileage, a 2024 Prius Prime owner reveals a nightmare of weak paint, easily damaged body panels, and frustrating tech glitches that prove this hybrid is a major letdown.

Only 148 Miles In, My 2024 Toyota Tacoma Blew a Front Tire, the Dealer In a Rush, Didn’t Check the Tire Pressure Off the Transport Truck

By Denis Flierl on July 6, 2025 - 12:15PM

A new 2024 Toyota Tacoma pickup owner had a serious tire blowout with only 148 miles on the vehicle. It could have been deadly driving at highway speeds. He got the truck stopped safely, but the tire was toast. Now, he had to find out why it happened.

I Traded My Old Honda Element, a Brick Phone on Wheels, for a High-Tech Toyota 4Runner, But It's Stealing My Personal Data With Tracking Technology

By Denis Flierl on July 5, 2025 - 10:41AM

Beth traded her old Honda for a Toyota 4Runner, a "smartphone on wheels," that’s tracking and selling her data. She turned off initial settings but then discovered it was still stealing more. Horrified, she opted out of all data collection and sharing.

Italian Tune Up Not Recommended for Most Modern Cars

My Family's 2018 RAV4 Has Always Been Modestly Driven, as My Dad Has Been Under the Impression That High RPM Is Bad for the Engine/Transmission and Increases Stress and Wear ― Is "Italian Tune-Up" Good for a RAV4?

By Timothy Boyer on July 5, 2025 - 8:01AM

Does a Redline a day keep the carbon buildup away? A RAV4 family member poses the question of whether there is a benefit to redlining their family's 2018 RAV4 on occasion.

Toyota Owners Refuse Navigation Subscription Service and Use Free Navigation Instead

We Recently Upgraded from a 2023 Hybrid Camry to a 2025 Hybrid RAV4. This Is a Minor Issue, Honestly, but It Rubs Me the Wrong Way

By Timothy Boyer on July 5, 2025 - 7:37AM

A New Toyota RAV4 owner has a complaint about his 2025 Hybrid RAV4, but is it really something to complain about? Not everyone agrees.

My 2023 Toyota RAV4 Is the Most Frustrating Car I’ve Ever Owned, 14K Miles In, A New Transfer Case, 2 Weeks at the Dealer, and It’s Doing It Again

By Denis Flierl on July 4, 2025 - 2:52PM

A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Limited AWD, 14,600 miles. A clunking sound. The dealer diagnosed a faulty transfer case and five seals. Eight days later, it was supposed to be fixed, or so the owner thought. The clunk remains, so what's next for this troubled RAV4?

My Toyota Land Cruiser Makes A Ton Of Noise From The Windshield, But I Found Sollution That Won't Break The Bank

By Dimitar Angelov on July 4, 2025 - 11:29AM

One owner may have found a cheap solution to the road noise issue that plagues some new Toyota trucks and SUVs, but not everyone is onboard with this easy "fix”.

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