Complainants alleged that the engine failed to restart on its own after coming to a complete stop at a traffic signal or road intersection with the auto start/stop function engaged.
WSJ reported on Thursday that the ice cream makers’ founders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, have also sent a message of support to the company’s employees.
CFO and executive director Fernando Fernandez has been named CEO effective March 1
Toyota also announced plans to establish a wholly owned company in Shanghai to develop and produce Lexus BEVs and batteries.
The news boosted Toyota’s shares by nearly 6% in Tokyo trading earlier in the day.