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Yorozu Automotive Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Yorozu Automotive.
•Discovered on July 6, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Protected Health Information, Financial Account Information, Medical Records, Government ID, Driver's License Number, W-2 Forms, Pay Stubs.
•Affects individuals in: Indiana, Massachusetts, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Yorozu Automotive breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Yorozu Automotive Tennessee Inc. experienced a data breach that occurred on October 9, 2024. The company, a U.S. manufacturing subsidiary of Yorozu Corporation (Japan), began notifying affected individuals on June 2, 2026. The breach became publicly known through a New Hampshire Attorney General filing and an Indiana Attorney General filing.

The breach exposed personal information for 20,627 individuals. This data may include Social Security numbers, protected health information, financial account information, medical records, government IDs, driver’s license numbers, W-2 forms, and pay stubs. Affected individuals in Indiana, Massachusetts, and Vermont have been identified. The full extent of affected states remains unclear. Some details are limited because the underlying notices are not publicly accessible at this time.

Additional details about the breach may emerge as investigations continue. Notices to affected individuals may also be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Protected Health Information
Financial Account Information
Medical Records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
Government ID
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
W-2 Forms
Pay Stubs

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

Breach Occurred

Oct 9, 2024

Company Discovered

Jun 2, 2026

Regulator Notified

Jun 2, 2026

Consumers Notified

Jun 2, 2026

601 days to discover

0 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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