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	===Ending support of app suite ''(2023)''===		===Ending support of app suite ''(2023)''===
	In 2023, [[Toyota]] decided to stop supporting the Toyota app suite, which included models as late as 2024, such as the 4Runner. Depending on the vehicle, Alexa, NPR One, iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, Scout GPS Link, Destination Search, Saved Destinations, H2 Station Finder (where applicable), Fuel, Sports, Stocks, Traffic, Weather. If your vehicle didn't have Android Auto, you were out of luck for GPS and other apps.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite Sunset \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-url=~~http~~://~~web.archive~~.~~org~~/~~web/20251011004024~~/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-date=~~11 Oct 2025~~\|website=Toyota Support}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite being discontinued \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231008115839/https://old.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-date=8 Oct 2023\|website=Reddit}}</ref>		In 2023, [[Toyota]] decided to stop supporting the Toyota app suite, which included models as late as 2024, such as the 4Runner. Depending on the vehicle, Alexa, NPR One, iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, Scout GPS Link, Destination Search, Saved Destinations, H2 Station Finder (where applicable), Fuel, Sports, Stocks, Traffic, Weather. If your vehicle didn't have Android Auto, you were out of luck for GPS and other apps.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite Sunset \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://megalodon.jp/2026-0521-1535-51/https://support.toyota.com:443/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-date=21 May 2026\|website=Toyota Support}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite being discontinued \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231008115839/https://old.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-date=8 Oct 2023\|website=Reddit}}</ref>

	MyToyota app, which replaced the Toyota Suite, has built-in paywall features, such as scheduled pre-heating for your car. This affects all Toyota models. They offer the service for free for 3 years after purchase, but then disable it, forcing owners to either give up that feature or switch to a subscription model.		MyToyota app, which replaced the Toyota Suite, has built-in paywall features, such as scheduled pre-heating for your car. This affects all Toyota models. They offer the service for free for 3 years after purchase, but then disable it, forcing owners to either give up that feature or switch to a subscription model.

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	===Start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob===		===Start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob===
	Remote starting Toyotas with a key fob is now behind a paywall.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How do I start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob? \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://~~web~~.~~archive.org~~/~~web/20260222231520~~/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-date=~~22 Feb~~ 2026}}</ref> A Remote Connect subscription is required for some vehicles to process the remote start radio signal sequence from the key fob.		Remote starting Toyotas with a key fob is now behind a paywall.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How do I start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob? \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://megalodon.jp/2026-0521-1531-53/https://support.toyota.com:443/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-date=21 May 2026}}</ref> A Remote Connect subscription is required for some vehicles to process the remote start radio signal sequence from the key fob.

	===Crash protection is offered only on the driver's side===		===Crash protection is offered only on the driver's side===

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	===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===		===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===
	[[File:Prius Prime dashboard alert oil change.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]		[[File:Prius Prime dashboard alert oil change.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]
	Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of vehicles. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671}}</ref>. The oil change light, in particular, was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change obscured a regularly scheduled maintenance task, likely steering customers toward corporate dealerships rather than allowing them to make a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105}}</ref>.		Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of vehicles. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260520201239/https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671 \|archive-date=20 May 2026}}</ref>. The oil change light, in particular, was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change obscured a regularly scheduled maintenance task, likely steering customers toward corporate dealerships rather than allowing them to make a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260520201239/https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671 \|archive-date=20 May 2026}}</ref>.

	==References==		==References==

ClippyFellow47: Grammar edits to improve tone.

2026-05-09T12:16:08Z

Grammar edits to improve tone.

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2026-03-26T17:52:41Z

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	The Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance hatchback released in 2022 and still for sale in the United States and other countries as of the time of writing. There have been at least 2 owners whose warranty claims have been denied by Toyota under suspicious circumstances.		The Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance hatchback released in 2022 and still for sale in the United States and other countries as of the time of writing. There have been at least 2 owners whose warranty claims have been denied by Toyota under suspicious circumstances.

	The first owner suffered an engine fire, which resulted in the vehicle being totaled. Toyota denied the claim, asserting that the tires were the cause of the accident. The reply from Toyota's Engagement Center was: ~~"''~~The owner's manual warns not drive [sic] in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. Based on our inspection findings and the facts relating to this incident, we cannot provide any assistance in this matter.~~"''~~<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Christopher \|date=7 Aug 2024 \|title=Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties \|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Motor1 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250813233052/https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|archive-date=13 Aug 2025}}</ref> The Tires Fitted on the GR Corolla from the factory are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires that have a speed rating of 186mph.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Tire \|url=https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/#section:specs \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250708192213/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/ \|archive-date=8 Jul 2025\|access-date=15 May 2025 \|website=Consumer Reports}}</ref>		The first owner suffered an engine fire, which resulted in the vehicle being totaled. Toyota denied the claim, asserting that the tires were the cause of the accident. The reply from Toyota's Engagement Center was: <blockquote>The owner's manual warns not drive [sic] in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. Based on our inspection findings and the facts relating to this incident, we cannot provide any assistance in this matter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Christopher \|date=7 Aug 2024 \|title=Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties \|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Motor1 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250813233052/https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|archive-date=13 Aug 2025}}</ref></blockquote>The Tires Fitted on the GR Corolla from the factory are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires that have a speed rating of 186mph.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Tire \|url=https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/#section:specs \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250708192213/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/ \|archive-date=8 Jul 2025\|access-date=15 May 2025 \|website=Consumer Reports}}</ref>

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	[[Category:Toyota]]		[[Category:Toyota]]
	~~[[Category:Car manufacturers]]~~

Sojourna at 23:30, 9 March 2026

2026-03-09T23:30:00Z

Dreadhawk177: Added an entry for the shift in alerts that vaguely point owner's towards their dealers for help rather than communicate the underlying oil timer.

2026-03-09T22:41:52Z

Added an entry for the shift in alerts that vaguely point owner's towards their dealers for help rather than communicate the underlying oil timer.

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	MyToyota app, that replaced the Toyota Suite, has built-in paywall features for example for scheduled pre-heating of your car. This affects all Toyota models. They offer the service for free for 3 years after purchase, but then disable it forcing owners to either give that feature up or go into subscription model.		MyToyota app, that replaced the Toyota Suite, has built-in paywall features for example for scheduled pre-heating of your car. This affects all Toyota models. They offer the service for free for 3 years after purchase, but then disable it forcing owners to either give that feature up or go into subscription model.

			===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===
			[[File:PriusMaintenanceRequired.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]
			Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of vehicle. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671}}</ref>. The oil change light in particular was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change obfuscated a regularly timed maintenance task, likely funneling customers towards corporate dealerships rather than making a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105}}</ref>.

	==References==		==References==
	[[Category:Toyota]]		[[Category:Toyota]]
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removed unnecessary and tonally improper adverb

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	\| Description = Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known simply as Toyota, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. This page contains topics related to business practices as well as products and/or services provided by the Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary Lexus.		\| Description = Toyota Motor Corporation, commonly known simply as Toyota, is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. This page contains topics related to business practices as well as products and/or services provided by the Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary Lexus.
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	'''[[Wikipedia:Toyota\|Toyota Motor Corporation]]''', commonly known ~~simply~~ as '''Toyota''', is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. This page contains topics related to business practices as well as products and/or services provided by the Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary [[wikipedia:Lexus\|Lexus]].		'''[[Wikipedia:Toyota\|Toyota Motor Corporation]]''', commonly known as '''Toyota''', is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer. This page contains topics related to business practices as well as products and/or services provided by the Toyota Motor Corporation and its subsidiary [[wikipedia:Lexus\|Lexus]].
	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===GR Corolla engine fire denied warranty claims===		===GR Corolla engine fire denied warranty claims===

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===GR Corolla engine fire denied warranty claims===		===GR Corolla engine fire denied warranty claims===
	[[File:Toyota GR Corolla engine fire.jpg\|thumb\|409x409px\|Image of first burned Toyota GR Corolla ]]		[[File:Toyota GR Corolla engine fire.jpg\|thumb\|409x409px\|Image of the first burned Toyota GR Corolla ]]
	[[File:Toyota GR Corolla fire.webp\|thumb\|410x410px\|Image of second burned Toyota GR Corolla]]		[[File:Toyota GR Corolla fire.webp\|thumb\|410x410px\|Image of the second burned Toyota GR Corolla]]

	The Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance hatchback released in 2022 and still for sale in the United States and other countries as of the time of writing. ~~There have been at~~ least 2 owners ~~whose~~ warranty claims ~~have been~~ denied by Toyota under suspicious circumstances.		The Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance hatchback released in 2022 and still for sale in the United States and other countries as of the time of writing. At least 2 owners have had their warranty claims denied by Toyota under suspicious circumstances.

	The first owner suffered an engine fire, which resulted in the vehicle being totaled. Toyota denied the claim, asserting that the tires were the cause of the accident. The reply from Toyota's Engagement Center was: <blockquote>The owner's manual warns not drive [sic] in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires ~~or not~~ before driving at such speeds. Based on our inspection findings and the facts relating to this incident, we cannot provide any assistance in this matter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Christopher \|date=7 Aug 2024 \|title=Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties \|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Motor1 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250813233052/https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|archive-date=13 Aug 2025}}</ref></blockquote>The Tires Fitted on the GR Corolla from the factory are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires that have a speed rating of 186mph.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Tire \|url=https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/#section:specs \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250708192213/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/ \|archive-date=8 Jul 2025\|access-date=15 May 2025 \|website=Consumer Reports}}</ref>		The first owner suffered an engine fire, which resulted in the vehicle being totaled. Toyota denied the claim, asserting that the tires were the cause of the accident. The reply from Toyota's Engagement Center was: <blockquote>The owner's manual warns not to drive [sic] in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph may result in tire failure, loss of control, and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed-capability tires before driving at such speeds. Based on our inspection findings and the facts relating to this incident, we cannot provide any assistance in this matter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Smith \|first=Christopher \|date=7 Aug 2024 \|title=Two GR Corollas Burned Down. Toyota Won’t Honor the Warranties \|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=Motor1 \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250813233052/https://www.motor1.com/news/729265/toyota-gr-corolla-warranty-claims-weird-reasons/ \|archive-date=13 Aug 2025}}</ref></blockquote>The Tires Fitted on the GR Corolla from the factory are Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires that have a speed rating of 186mph.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 Tire \|url=https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/#section:specs \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250708192213/https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/tires/michelin-pilot-sport-all-season-4/m405250/ \|archive-date=8 Jul 2025\|access-date=15 May 2025 \|website=Consumer Reports}}</ref>


	The second owner suffered a more severe fire that ~~completely~~ destroyed the vehicle. Toyota denied his warranty claim, saying "''In response to your concerns, a vehicle inspection was conducted on June 6, 2024....The odometer reading at the last service visit was 8,146 miles. The vehicle was severely burned. A possible hole in the engine block was observed on the front side, near the rear of the engine. No data could be recovered from the vehicle due to ~~the amount of~~ extensive burn damage. Based on the inspection findings, the cause of the fire could not be determined. Therefore, we are unable to offer any assistance.”<ref name=":0" />''		The second owner suffered a more severe fire that destroyed the vehicle. Toyota denied his warranty claim, saying, "''In response to your concerns, a vehicle inspection was conducted on June 6, 2024....The odometer reading at the last service visit was 8,146 miles. The vehicle was severely burned. A possible hole in the engine block was observed on the front side, near the rear of the engine. No data could be recovered from the vehicle due to extensive burn damage. Based on the inspection findings, the cause of the fire could not be determined. Therefore, we are unable to offer any assistance.”<ref name=":0" />''

	~~Neither~~ of these denials of warranty coverage ~~has yet been supported by evidence from Toyota~~.		Toyota's evidence has yet to support either of these denials of warranty coverage.

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	===Start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob===		===Start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob===
	Remote starting Toyotas with a key fob is now behind a ~~pay wall~~.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How do I start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob? \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222231520/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref> A Remote Connect subscription is required for some vehicles to process the remote start radio signal sequence from the key fob.		Remote starting Toyotas with a key fob is now behind a paywall.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How do I start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob? \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222231520/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref> A Remote Connect subscription is required for some vehicles to process the remote start radio signal sequence from the key fob.

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	===Ending support of app suite ''(2023)''===		===Ending support of app suite ''(2023)''===
	In 2023, [[Toyota]] decided to stop supporting the Toyota app suite, which included models as late as 2024, such as the 4Runner. Depending on the vehicle, Alexa, NPR One, iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, Scout GPS Link, Destination Search, Saved Destinations, H2 Station Finder (where applicable), Fuel, Sports, Stocks, Traffic, Weather. If your vehicle ~~did not~~ have Android Auto, you were out of luck for GPS and ~~all~~ other apps.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite Sunset \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251011004024/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-date=11 Oct 2025\|website=Toyota Support}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite being discontinued \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231008115839/https://old.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-date=8 Oct 2023\|website=Reddit}}</ref>		In 2023, [[Toyota]] decided to stop supporting the Toyota app suite, which included models as late as 2024, such as the 4Runner. Depending on the vehicle, Alexa, NPR One, iHeartRadio, LiveXLive, Scout GPS Link, Destination Search, Saved Destinations, H2 Station Finder (where applicable), Fuel, Sports, Stocks, Traffic, Weather. If your vehicle didn't have Android Auto, you were out of luck for GPS and other apps.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite Sunset \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251011004024/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/Toyota-App-Suite-Retirement?language=en_US \|archive-date=11 Oct 2025\|website=Toyota Support}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Toyota App Suite being discontinued \|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20231008115839/https://old.reddit.com/r/Toyota/comments/172subi/toyota_app_suite_being_discontinued/ \|archive-date=8 Oct 2023\|website=Reddit}}</ref>

	MyToyota app, ~~that~~ replaced the Toyota Suite, has built-in paywall features ~~for example for~~ scheduled pre-heating of your car. This affects all Toyota models. They offer the service for free for 3 years after purchase, but then disable it forcing owners to either give that feature up or ~~go into~~ subscription model.		MyToyota app, which replaced the Toyota Suite, has built-in paywall features, such as scheduled pre-heating for your car. This affects all Toyota models. They offer the service for free for 3 years after purchase, but then disable it, forcing owners to either give up that feature or switch to a subscription model.

	===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===		===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===
	[[File:Prius Prime dashboard alert oil change.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]		[[File:Prius Prime dashboard alert oil change.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]
	Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of ~~vehicle~~. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671}}</ref>. The oil change light in particular was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change ~~obfuscated~~ a regularly ~~timed~~ maintenance task, likely ~~funneling~~ customers ~~towards~~ corporate dealerships rather than ~~making~~ a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105}}</ref>.		Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of vehicles. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671}}</ref>. The oil change light, in particular, was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change obscured a regularly scheduled maintenance task, likely steering customers toward corporate dealerships rather than allowing them to make a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105}}</ref>.

	==References==		==References==

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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	===GR Corolla engine fire denied warranty claims===		===GR Corolla engine fire denied warranty claims===
	[[File:Toyota GR Corolla ~~Fire~~ .jpg\|thumb\|409x409px\|Image of first burned Toyota GR Corolla ]]		[[File:Toyota GR Corolla engine fire.jpg\|thumb\|409x409px\|Image of first burned Toyota GR Corolla ]]
	[[File:Toyota GR Corolla ~~Fire~~.webp\|thumb\|410x410px\|Image of second burned Toyota GR Corolla]]		[[File:Toyota GR Corolla fire.webp\|thumb\|410x410px\|Image of second burned Toyota GR Corolla]]

	The Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance hatchback released in 2022 and still for sale in the United States and other countries as of the time of writing. There have been at least 2 owners whose warranty claims have been denied by Toyota under suspicious circumstances.		The Toyota GR Corolla is a high-performance hatchback released in 2022 and still for sale in the United States and other countries as of the time of writing. There have been at least 2 owners whose warranty claims have been denied by Toyota under suspicious circumstances.
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	The second owner suffered a more severe fire that completely destroyed the vehicle. Toyota denied his warranty claim, saying "''In response to your concerns, a vehicle inspection was conducted on June 6, 2024....The odometer reading at the last service visit was 8,146 miles. The vehicle was severely burned. A possible hole in the engine block was observed on the front side, near the rear of the engine. No data could be recovered from the vehicle due to the amount of extensive burn damage. Based on the inspection findings, the cause of the fire could not be determined. Therefore, we are unable to offer any assistance.”<ref name=":0" />''		The second owner suffered a more severe fire that completely destroyed the vehicle. Toyota denied his warranty claim, saying "''In response to your concerns, a vehicle inspection was conducted on June 6, 2024....The odometer reading at the last service visit was 8,146 miles. The vehicle was severely burned. A possible hole in the engine block was observed on the front side, near the rear of the engine. No data could be recovered from the vehicle due to the amount of extensive burn damage. Based on the inspection findings, the cause of the fire could not be determined. Therefore, we are unable to offer any assistance.”<ref name=":0" />''


	Neither of these denials of warranty coverage has yet been supported by evidence from Toyota.		Neither of these denials of warranty coverage has yet been supported by evidence from Toyota.

	====Causes====		====Causes====
	[[File:Toyota GR Corolla ~~Marketing Material~~.png\|thumb\|GR Corolla tire specifications from Toyota's website]]		[[File:Toyota GR Corolla marketing material.png\|thumb\|GR Corolla tire specifications from Toyota's website]]
	Owners and Mechanics have speculated on the cause of these engine failures. A video from PIRAS Motorsport disassembles the G16E GTS Engine found in the GR Corolla and proposes engine failure results from excessive engine tolerances.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Piras Motorsport \|date=29 Sep 2024 \|title=What's Killing Your Toyota G16E GTS Engine? GR Yaris & GR Corolla \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1TONzhOxvs \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]] \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=h1TONzhOxvs \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref> Prevention measures recommended include disassembling the engine and replacing the connecting rods, pistons, and piston rings.		Owners and Mechanics have speculated on the cause of these engine failures. A video from PIRAS Motorsport disassembles the G16E GTS Engine found in the GR Corolla and proposes engine failure results from excessive engine tolerances.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Piras Motorsport \|date=29 Sep 2024 \|title=What's Killing Your Toyota G16E GTS Engine? GR Yaris & GR Corolla \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1TONzhOxvs \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 Mar 2025 \|website=[[YouTube]] \|archive-url=https://preservetube.com/watch?v=h1TONzhOxvs \|archive-date=23 Feb 2026}}</ref> Prevention measures recommended include disassembling the engine and replacing the connecting rods, pistons, and piston rings.

	===Start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob===		===Start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob===
	Remote starting Toyotas with a key fob is now behind a pay wall<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How do I start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob? \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222231520/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref>. A Remote Connect subscription is required for some vehicles to process the remote start radio signal sequence from the key fob.		Remote starting Toyotas with a key fob is now behind a pay wall.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How do I start the vehicle using my Toyota key fob? \|url=https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222231520/https://support.toyota.com/s/article/How-do-I-start-the-ve-7424?language=en_US \|archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref> A Remote Connect subscription is required for some vehicles to process the remote start radio signal sequence from the key fob.

	===Crash protection is offered only on the driver's side===		===Crash protection is offered only on the driver's side===
	Toyota has intentionally left out all the structural metal that can protect passengers in a small-overlap crash, and has only added it on the driver's side <ref> {{Cite web \|title=Passenger side protection lacking in smaller crashes \|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=72caLypmKCA \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330162152/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72caLypmKCA \|archive-date=30 Mar 2020}}</ref>		Toyota has intentionally left out all the structural metal that can protect passengers in a small-overlap crash, and has only added it on the driver's side <ref>{{Cite web \|title=Passenger side protection lacking in smaller crashes \|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=72caLypmKCA \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200330162152/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72caLypmKCA \|archive-date=30 Mar 2020}}</ref>

	===Ending support of app suite ''(2023)''===		===Ending support of app suite ''(2023)''===
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	===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===		===Obfuscation of Maintenance Alerts ''(2016)''===
	[[File:~~PriusMaintenanceRequired~~.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]		[[File:Prius Prime dashboard alert oil change.jpg\|thumb\|alt=Dashboard with screen showing "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer"\|Prius Prime dashboard alert for an oil change]]
	Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of vehicle. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671}}</ref>. The oil change light in particular was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change obfuscated a regularly timed maintenance task, likely funneling customers towards corporate dealerships rather than making a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105}}</ref>.		Starting with the 2016 Prius, oil change alerts changed with a new generation of vehicle. Many static indicator lights were replaced with a simple screen message<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 671 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=671}}</ref>. The oil change light in particular was replaced with the message "Maintenance Required Visit Your Dealer". This change obfuscated a regularly timed maintenance task, likely funneling customers towards corporate dealerships rather than making a decision based on the actual cause. In the owner's manual, it's noted that the original oil change light remains for Canada only<ref>{{Cite web \|title=2016 Prius Owner's Manual page 105 \|url=https://assets.sia.toyota.com/publications/en/om-s/OM47A29U/pdf/OM47A29U.pdf#page=105}}</ref>.

	==References==		==References==
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