Toyota Motor Corporation does fully own or own "all" of Subaru Corporation. Instead, Toyota established a strategic minority stake in Subaru's parent company (formerly Fuji Heavy Industries) beginning on October 5, 2005 . As of early 2026, Toyota owns roughly 20% of Subaru. Key Milestones in the Partnership
Despite being a major shareholder, Toyota does not run daily operations. Subaru maintains its own brand identity, engineering, and manufacturing autonomy. when did toyota buy subaru
The partnership allows Subaru to retain its distinctive "rugged" brand persona while having access to Toyota's vast resources to manage modern automotive technology challenges (CASE: Connected, Autonomous, Shared, Electric). Toyota Motor Corporation does fully own or own