Toyota Subsidiary Daihatsu Rigged Crash Tests

Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu faced scrutiny after it was discovered that the company had manipulated crash test results for certain vehicle models. The investigation revealed that Daihatsu had modified the interior design of the front door in tested vehicles by adding a notch to the panel. This alteration was intended to prevent sharp edges from forming during a collision, which could potentially harm occupants when the side airbag deployed. However, this safety feature was not included in the production models sold to consumers, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the crash test results and the safety of the vehicles on the market. The affected models included the Toyota Yaris Ativ, also known as the Vios, the Perodua Axia, the Toyota Agya, and an undisclosed upcoming product. Despite the findings, no recall was initiated for the vehicles, leaving many consumers unaware of the discrepancies between the tested and actual production vehicles.