Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V113000 | TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 1363244 | 04/13/2011 | ODI | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 02/24/2011 | 02/24/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. the accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The remedy plan is under development, but will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. toyota has not provided a schedule for owner notification at this time. further information concerning the remedy and the owner notification schedule is expected from toyota. owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Toyota's recall campaign numbers are 90l (toyota) and 90lg (lexus).customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.this recall is an expansion of safety recalls 09v-388 and 10v-023. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| TSB-0087-12 | 06/13/2012 | 10045140 | Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation, if lubrication or oil, is applied. *pe | 08/21/2012 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||
| RQ10003 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 02/16/2010 | 03/01/2011 | Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration | 11V112000 | |
| On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed. | ||||||
| RQ10003 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 02/16/2010 | 03/01/2011 | Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration | 11V115000 | |
| On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed. | ||||||
| RQ10003 | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION | 02/16/2010 | 03/01/2011 | Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration | 11V113000 | |
| On february 16, 2010, nhtsa's office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.i. pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.during the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.following the agency's analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.toyota complied with the agency's request.the details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyota's reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.these recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). the total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.the total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.this recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). the total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.this recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicle's carpet.ii. potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.after nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.that study has concluded.two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsa's website.nasa's report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).nhtsa's report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. as stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyota's recalls. this rq is closed. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/26/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the engine rpms increased excessively with the brakes depressed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test but was unable to diagnose any failure codes. the dealer offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 59,000. kmj | |||
| 12/26/2011 | 59000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. the contact stated as he started the vehicle the rpm increased excessively while his foot was on the brake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test and found no codes showing any failure. the dealer offered no assistance. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 59,000. mw | |||
| 08/29/2010 | 45000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. while driving approximately 45 mph the contact was making a turn and putting pressure on the brake when the vehicle accelerated causing the a crash into someone's home. the child sitting in the back seat sustained bruises to the head and was cut inside the mouth. there was a police report filed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they had a technician run tests on the vehicle and were unable to diagnose the vehicles failure. the approximate failure mileage was 45,000. ds | |||
| 04/26/2010 | 130000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. the contact stated that while driving 2 mph in reverse, the vehicle suddenly accelerated causing the contact to lose control it and crashed into a garage. the check engine light was illuminated when the failure occurred. the vehicle was towed to a local repair shop; however, the mechanic advised the contact to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the dealer offered a ten percent discount and the vehicle was repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 130,000. | |||
| 03/05/2010 | 50000 | ||
| Re: 2006 toyota 4-runner. on may 5, 2010, i was pulling into a parking stall. when i attempted to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, the engine suddenly went full throttle causing the vehicle to drive over a curb, a median and another curb. it then crashed through a wrought iron fence, a chain link fence and the cement base of a baseball field light pole. when the vehicle hit the cement base, the front axle was bent, spilling the axle fluid and stopping the engine. the car then reared to the right and crashed into the side of a building. police report cites brake and other defects. complete report is available at https://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/phxsslb/tars/home.jsf (report number 100337979, name: roche) | |||
| 03/08/2010 | 45636 | 1 | |
| 2006 toyota 4runner accelerated on own. ran off road, across median and curbs, crashed. tow driver started engine and engine raced, but accelerator pedal in normal position. *tr | |||
| 03/09/2010 | 75708 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota 4runner. while traveling approximately 10 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. the contact placed the vehicle into neutral and applied the brakes in order to slow down the vehicle before crashing into the contacts residence.there were no prior warnings. no one was injured in the crash. a police report was filed for the incident. the vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were 75708. | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 1 | ||
| At the time of the accident in january of 2007 i was driving a 2006 toyota 4runner. i am aware that this vehicle isn't in the recall list, but it seems highly possible that my accident could have been a result of the issues that are being brought to light. i was accelerating from a stop through a traffic light when a truck in front of me suddenly stopped. i rear ended the vehicle. it seemed like the 4runner just continued to pick up speed and wouldn't stop. i had over 20k in damage. the 4runner was under a lease at the time and when the lease came up in 2009 i returned it to the dealer. despite being rebuilt it didn't seem trustworthy. *tr | |||
| 11/15/2009 | 200 | 1 | |
| Random unintended acceleration on my 2006 toyota 4runner after coming to a stop. this has happened since it was new and since it didn't occur all the time i thought it was just a breaking in problem and would go away. this is not a floor mat or sticky gas pedal problem - the car brakes okay and my foot is off the gas pedal and on the brake pedal when it happens. the engine goes to a normal stop idle and then surges to a higher rpm on its own. normal engine rpm at stop is about 550, but during a surge it jumps to 1300 rpm and doesn't go back to the 550 rpm until after i leave the stop condition or turn the car off and i restart it. i've learned to be cautious and always prepared to press harder on the brake pedal if it happens. i've just recently reported this to toyota on their website after learning of all the other unintended engine accelerations. this seems to be an engine computer control problem, not floor mats or sticky accelerators, and seems to be what other people are experiencing. i'm concerned because the 4runners have not been mentioned in the recalls, and neither has this problem been recalled as it is related to the engine computer. the last time this happened, nov. 2009, i was pulling into my garage with the engine at idle (550 rpm) and it suddenly surged and i had to stomp on the brake harder to keep from running into my lawn mower/back garage wall. my foot was over the brake pedal and i was coasting into the garage at the time. *tr | |||
| 05/13/2009 | 29000 | 1 | |
| Highway merge ramp at almost full throttle twice, once passing another vehicle on highway at also high throttle usage, accelerator pedal was stuck open vehicle continued to accelerate felt like cruise control was engaged but wasn't. i stepped on brakes but that didn't help, i then hit the accelerator pedal with my right foot and the pedal went back to normal. *tr | |||
| 07/20/2006 | 3800 | 2 | 03/19/2006 |
| Our 2006 toyota 4runner with a v8 engine has lost accelerator response on two occasions in the first year we have owned it. the check engine, vsc and trac lights all came on and the vehicle would not respond to accelerator inputs. the first occurrence was july 2006 when the vehicle had approximately 3800 miles on it. the throttle control module was changed and the problem seemed to be fixed until it happened again in february 2007 when the vehicle had approximately 9800 miles. the vehicle was in the shop from february until august 2007. toyota replaced the throttle control module again, then the accelerator pedal and the engine control computer, all of which did not fix the vehicle. they finally replaced the entire wire harness in august 2007 which has the vehicle working again. we have asked toyota to re-purchase the vehicle from us because we are concerned about the safety and reliability of this vehicle. if this loss of power were to happen again while on the highway it could cause a serious accident! toyota has refused to re-purchase or replace the vehicle. please look into this problem so that other toyota 4 runner owners and future owners are aware of this potential safety problem with these vehicles. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 toyota 4 runner. consumer states accelerator issues similar to recall. consumer states the problem is intermittent. *tgw the consumer stated he along with his wife own a 2006 toyota 4runner but their vehicles were not a part of the recall. the consumer and his wife experienced acceleration issues. the consumer stated when backing up or going forward and preparing to stop, he let his foot off the accelerator and then applied the brakes at a very low speed, but the vehicle did not slow down. the consumer had to use both feet in order to get the vehicle to slow down. at times, the vehicle lurched forward as the brakes were applied. the consumer believed the problem was electronic and not mechanical. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CRUISE CONTROL | |||
| 03/06/2006 | 1200 | 22 | |
| I recently purchased a new 2006 toyota 4 runner. i have had nothing but motor transmission, electrical failures. i have only had my vehicle for 1 month and anything and every thing has gone wrong. i even had to give my daughter cpr on the side of the road due to carbon monoxide inhalation. she went into respiratory failure do to this she has severe asthma. *jb | |||