Toyota limits orders for Lexus in Japan due to chip shortage

Auto giant struggles with production of luxury cars requiring more semiconductor

January 18, 2023

As the shortage of components, including in-vehicle semiconductors, is expected to continue through 2023, the company has set a cap on the number of each allocated order. A system to share information on delivery dates up to two years in advance with dealers will be installed this spring to ensure stable shipments of orders. The order limit may lead to lost sales opportunities, making it imperative to rebuild the supply network.