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 | 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. | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 05/13/2011 | 43257 | ||
| When the air conditioner is running the vehicle idles at different rpm's causing it to lunge forward when the a/c compressor shuts down, increasing the rpm's. this has almost caused a fender bender several times while at a stop light. | |||
| 02/23/2011 | 80234 | ||
| This was the fourth occurrence of unintended acceleration. each incident occurred upon shifting from park into either reverse or drive. the engine revved up to the red line upon shifting from a stopped position. this occurred with both a cold engine and a warmed up engine. i slammed on the brake and shifted into neutral. the accelerator pedal did not depress. pressing the accelerator pedal in neutral brought the idle back to a normal levels. | |||
| 08/06/2010 | 35000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while driving 5mph and pulling into a parking lot the vehicle had sudden accleration into the wall of the building. the police was called and informed him due to another vehicle was not involved they would not file any report. the driver had only minor injuries. the front bumper and lights was damaged and the vehicle was towed by the insurance company. the manufacturer was contacted who stated he should have the vehicle repaired and they will send out an inspector to inspect the cause of the failure. the inspector arrived 30 days after the incident inspected the vehicle and then informed him to contact the manufacturer for the outcome. the manufacturer has not informed him of the decision. the vehicle was not repaired it is at the body shop waiting on the manufacturer to make a decision. the failure mileage was 35,000....mw | |||
| 04/24/2010 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while attempting to park the vehicle with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated. the contact stated that minor damage was done to the vehicle when he attempted to stop it from accelerating. he was able to shift the vehicle into park and shut the engine off. the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and stated that there was nothing was wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted but would provide no assistance. the vin was not available. the current and failure mileages were 40,000. | |||
| 03/27/2010 | 15932 | 2 | |
| The incident happened at the intersection of harbison and division st. southbound at harbison st.,while slowing down for a full stop at a red light with my right foot gradually pressing the brake pedal suddenly the engine rpm went up so high without stepping on the accelerator pedal. my immediate reaction was to press harder the brake pedal. the high acceleration lasted about 10 seconds and i was able to bring the vehicle to a full stop at the middle of the intersection which have caused an oncoming vehicle at my leftside to swerve to its left to avoid an impact. this is the second time it occurred. the first time it happened with another driver it was ignored because he thought it was normal. there was no repair done on both times it happened. the owner have not receive any notice of manufacturer notice of defect. the first incident was about 6 months ago and not reported. also no fire, property damage, crash occurred. *tr | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 33000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. when the contact started the vehicle, the engine revved while the vehicle was in park. the accelerator pedal was depressed and the failure continued to occur. suddenly, the ignition was turned off. the front driver side floor area was inspected regarding the floor mat entrapment, to no avail. the vehicle was restarted and the failure continued to occur. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. the cause of failure has not been determined at this time. the current mileage was 33,300. the failure mileage was 33,100. | |||
| 12/20/2008 | 1 | ||
| We own a 2007 toyota 4-runner, bought new in oct. 08, that has sudden burst accelerator problems. when setting at a traffic light or another stop, truck will suddenly surge forward while foot is on the brake. it happens every time it is driven, at some times stronger that others. have spoken with the dealership on numerous occasions, to no avail. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2010 | 20000 | 1 | 11/10/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4 runner. he stated that when he was driving 30 mph and began slowing down with his foot on the brake pedal, the braking system failed and the vehicle did not slow down. he then depressed the brake pedal very hard multiple times to stop the vehicle. the failure has also occurred 5 times. the vehicle was then taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong and the failure could not be duplicated. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileages was 20,000. the current mileage is 25,000. updated 6/1/10 *cn updated 06/04/10 | |||
| 09/15/2009 | 1 | ||
| We were stopping for a red light in the left turn lane. we started to slow down and then our vehicle just took off and we rear ended a truck. didn't hurt the other truck but the front end of our vehicle is smashed and our bumper is cracked. the dealer told us to take out our mats so we did. we recently called the toyota experience line and they gave us a claim number but said sorry we are not on the list of recalled vehicles. we are scared to drive our vehicle. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| I bought a 2010 toyota camry in sept. i called my dealership 2 weeks after i bought it noticing that my car revs up for no reason & doesn't shift right. i contacted another toyota dealership recently about it not shifting right & they said they have had several complaints about the same thing. my mom has a 2007 toyota 4-runner & the gas pedal stuck 3x on her & my stepdad last summer on the interstate. not knowing what to do, he turned off the ignition & coasted to the side of the interstate. they contacted marion, il toyota dealership where they bought it & they gave my parents a hard time & was very hateful. after the 3rd time they finally cleaned the throttle body & hasn't done it since yet she hasn't drove it much since she is scared for her life. she has been an avid toyota owner. she has owned 3 4-runners and is thinking about going to something else mainly also because her dealership is being hateful about all of this. i'm scared for her & of course for myself since the toyota 4-runners are not on the recall list. *tr | |||
| 05/24/2008 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4runner. while driving 40 mph the accelerator pedal was stuck to the floor which caused the vehicle to accelerate over 120 mph during rush hour. the dealer has made four attempts to repair the vehicle. the first three attempts the vehicle was repaired per the warranty. the fourth repair is not eligible under the warranty. the dealer has attempted to diagnose the failure for one week. the contact has taken the floor mats out of the vehicle and the failure has continued to occur. the failure mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 09/26/2009 | 23000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 toyota 4 runner. while driving 45 mph the vehicle accelerated to 90 mph. he had to drive over grass and small shrubs to decelerate. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the technician could not duplicate the failure, therefore they could not provide a remedy. the failure and current mileages were 23,000. | |||
| 05/23/2008 | 19912 | 1 | |
| I was waiting in line of traffic to pick up my daughter at school. car was in drive, my foot was firmly on the brake pedal, when the engine suddenly raced and the car lurched forward about 10 feet. i stomped harder on the brakes and the car did stop, but at no time had my foot ever left the brake pedal, and was not even remotely touching the gas. at first i thought the car had been hit from behind, but when the incident was over, i realized that was not the case. my wife observed the incident from the passenger seat and concurs that my foot was on the brake the whole time. she later checked to make sure that the mat had not shifted to press on the gas, but confirmed that nothing was in contact, or even near the gas pedal. my wife took the car to the dealer the same day to check the computer codes, but nothing was recorded in the history. dealer was unable to observe the phenomenon. the check engine light did not come on. i purchased the car new in october 2007. mileage at the time of the incident was 19,912. *tr | |||
| 05/10/2007 | 0 | 90 | 05/10/2007 |
| Vehicle surges forward when air conditioner on. hazard at traffic lights. will drive itself forward up hills and along flat roads without accelerator being touched when ac is on. the higher the ac fan speed the faster the vehicle goes. dealer does not have computer program to fix. this is a safety hazard. *tr | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 04/07/2010 | 1 | 03/31/2007 | |
| Ltr to nhtsa re toyota sudden unintended acceleration incidents fm owner of a 2007 toyota 4 runner, requesting possible defect investigation into toyota 4 runners. *tgw the consumer stated his wife was driving the vehicle, when all of a sudden, the accelerator became stuck. she frantically pumped the brakes and also attempted to maneuver the accelerator pedal. two miles after the accelerator initially became stuck, by continually pumping the brakes, the consumers wife was able to get the accelerator loose.*jb | |||
| 02/25/2008 | 1 | 09/02/2007 | |
| Driving a 2007 toyota 4runner sr5 v6 4 wheel drive vehicle on a highway at the speed limit of 70 mph. in the left lane (4 lane highway). i slowed down to change lanes entering the right lane, i think applying the brakes to slow down and move over. as i began to accelerate again in the right lane, i let up on the accelerator pedal so as to not exceed the speed limit but it did not come back up when my foot did, and the vehicle did not slow down normally as it should but raced ahead. i quickly looked to see if my floor mat had caused the pedal to stick which i observed it did not. i then applied the brakes to try to slow the vehicle yet the vehicle was still attempting to accelerate. fortunately, i was able to somewhat slow down and guide the vehicle onto an exit ramp to my right, all the while holding down the brake as hard as i could to keep control of the car. i guided it onto the right side of the ramp out of the traffic path and quickly moved the gear first to neutral then to park. this stopped the vehicle but the engine continued to rapidly rev. i then immediately turned off the ignition. the wheels were pointed straight ahead, and i avoided any kind of crash or injury. then i turned on my emergency lights. i let the vehicle sit off for a minute or so, then leaving the vehicle in park i turned on the ignition again upon which the engine revved as high as but did not move. so i turned off the ignition for good and called a nearby toyota dealership for help who swiftly and seamlessly responded to my vehicle failure. the vehicle is presently being examined by this dealership and the cause and remedy are yet to be determined. the dealership responded by sending a tow truck to bring my vehicle to the dealership and said they would contact the local police to let them know such had been arranged. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2007 | 200 | 1 | 01/07/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that the brake and accelerator pedals were approximately an inch apart. the contact stated that while applying the accelerator he also inadvertently applied the brake pedal. *ak updated 1/31/2007 - *nm | |||