Toyota is facing its own diesel-related scandal in Australia as the company is on the hook for up to AU$2 billion ($1.5 USD at current exchange rates) following a judgment from a federal court.
Toyota was accused of installing faulty diesel particulate filters in a class-action lawsuit. The suit covers more than 264,000 Hilux, Fortuner, and Prado vehicles sold between October 2015 and April 2020.
Diesel particulate filters are designed to burn off harmful pollutants before they leave the vehicle’s tailpipe but faulty ones were found to allow foul-smelling white smoke to make its way into the air. Per the class action, the bad part also decreased fuel efficiency while increasing wear and tear on the engine.
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