On December 20th, just two days ago, Toyota made an official announcement regarding its settlement with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This settlement stems from the extensive recall saga that began back in 2005 and has since become a significant chapter in Toyota's history. Although Toyota has not formally admitted to violating current safety regulations, they have agreed to pay a settlement amounting to $32.425 million. Steve St. Angelo, Toyota's Chief Quality Officer for North America, released a statement on the company’s website, expressing Toyota's commitment to addressing these past issues. St. Angelo stated, “Toyota is pleased to have resolved these legacy issues related to the timeliness of prior recalls dating back to 2005. Our 30,000 U.S. employees, along with countless others at dealerships and supplier locations nationwide, have worked diligently to move past these challenges and establish a new benchmark of responsiveness for our customers. These agreements provide an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with NHTSA and focus even more on listening to our customers and fulfilling their expectations for safe and reliable vehicles.” He further emphasized, “In recent months, we've enhanced our decision-making processes regarding vehicle safety, ensuring swift action when necessary. We've bolstered our ability to address customer concerns through initiatives like the SMART evaluation process, which allows for rapid responses. Additionally, we continue to integrate advanced features into our vehicles, such as the Star Safety System and Smart Stop Technology, both of which are now standard across all new models sold in the U.S.” “We are deeply appreciative of our customers' trust in Toyota's quality and reliability, as evidenced by our status as America’s leading retail auto brand,” St. Angelo concluded. “Reflecting the values that define Toyota, we remain committed to placing our customers at the heart of everything we do.” With these new policies and challenges ahead, there is hope that the quality of Toyota parts will continue to meet the high standards that customers have come to expect. Looking ahead, Toyota's journey toward improved safety and customer satisfaction seems promising. For those interested in related topics, check out some of the other posts listed below, including discussions on Toyota's headlight technology, confidentiality releases, and the ongoing relationship between Tesla and Toyota. --- **Related Posts:** - [Toyota Denies Confidentiality Releases](#) - [Toyota Headlight Technology To U.S. – Fewer Night Driving Accidents](#) - [Tesla And Toyota Move Farther Towards Unification](#) - [Toyota Agrees To NHTSA Fine Of $16.4M](#) - [Toyota To Export 2014 Corollas To Latin America](#) - [15 Interesting Facts About Toyota](#)

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