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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 [[Lexus]]. | '''[[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 [[Lexus]]. | ||
== GR Corolla | ==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 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]] | ||
=== Warranty | ===Warranty claims=== | ||
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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Both of these denials of warranty coverage have yet to be supported by evidence from Toyota. | Both of these denials of warranty coverage have yet to be supported by evidence from Toyota. | ||
=== Causes === | ===Causes=== | ||
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.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1TONzhOxvs] Prevention measures recommended include disassembly of the engine and replacement of 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.[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1TONzhOxvs] Prevention measures recommended include disassembly of the engine and replacement of connecting rods, pistons, and piston rings. | ||