All assembly lines at Toyota’s Japan car plants shut down by computer problems
A spokeswoman said the company does not believe the issue was caused by a cyber attack but the cause is still under investigation.
All 28 vehicle assembly lines at Toyota’s 14 car plants in Japan shut down on Tuesday due to a problem in the computer system that deals with incoming parts.
The company does not believe the issue was caused by a cyber attack but the cause is still under investigation, said spokeswoman Sawako Takeda.
Toyota later said that production will restart on Wednesday.
“We apologise for all the troubles we have caused,” the firm said in a statement.
Toyota declined to say which models might be affected.
The shutdown comes after a shortage of computer chips and other parts stalled production in Asian nations affected by social restrictions over the coronavirus pandemic.
The chips shortage problem had only recently started to ease for Japan’s top car maker, which makes the Camry sedan, Prius hybrid and Lexus luxury brand.