TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTUPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Sep 26, 2025

Toyota Proposes Temporary Layoffs at Porto Feliz–Supplied São Paulo Plants

This is a temporary layoff, not a permanent job loss. The reporting this record is based on describes it as a furlough or temporary layoff — one the employer expects to recall workers from, rather than a permanent reduction. This event is excluded from our layoff totals.

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PLANNED DATE

Not disclosed

What we know

Location: Porto Feliz, São Paulo, Brazil (affecting Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants).

Department affected: Engine production / vehicle assembly supply chain (Porto Feliz engine plant and dependent assembly plants).

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Toyota halted production at its Porto Feliz engine complex in São Paulo after heavy rains destroyed the facility, forcing the Sorocaba and Indaiatuba assembly plants, which rely on that site, to stop operations. The company said it is seeking alternative engine suppliers from other Toyota plants abroad and has proposed temporary suspension of employment contracts (layoffs) while talks with workers continue. Workers at the Sorocaba plant will vote in a virtual assembly on whether to accept the temporary layoff proposal, with employees given until Sept. 28 to discuss the measure. Toyota and the local union stated the company pledged to maintain jobs and negotiated benefits in Porto Feliz, and any approved proposals would be applied on an emergency basis.