Toyota Australia can continue to deliver the RAV4 and Camry locally after the two popular models were cleared following a recent safety scandal. Earlier this month, Toyota announced it had violated certification testing procedures with seven models, which included the RAV4 and Camry currently in Australian showrooms – adding the RAV4 and Camry to the list of vehicles incorrectly tested against the safety criteria required either by the Japanese government or by overseas regulators. The RAV4 was tested in 2017 using loading blocks which differed from those specified in regulations, while it used seat locking mechanisms different to those on mass-produced examples.
Camrys used in testing also had different steering. Unlike with the Yaris Cross , which was impacted for similar reasons in June and subsequently had local deliveries temporarily paused, Toyota Australia didn’t halt RAV4 or Camry deliveries. In a statement provided to CarExpert, Toyota Australia confirmed the two models have been cleared to remain on sale locally.
“Our parent company Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday July 31st additional procedural irregularities following investigations by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT),” a Toyota Australia spokesperson said. “The announcement on Friday Aug 9th outlines measures designed to prevent recurrence of these issues. “Toyota Australia can confirm that RAV4 and Camry complies with local regulations.
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