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2006 Lexus GS300

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

94 reports with mileage · 30 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 35 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

9 crash reports1 fire reports3 injury reports

What owners actually said

124 reports
50,000 miles · Jan 19, 2011
Exterior Lighting

I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 69,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS-A COMPLETE BLACKOUT..I WOULD HAVE THE FLICK THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON FOR IT …

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I OWN A 2006 LEXUS GS300 WITH CURRENTLY 69,000 MILES AND FOR THE PAST YEAR, THE HEADLIGHTS SEEM TO TURN ITSELF OFF WHILE DRIVING..SOMETIMES IT WOULD BE THE DRIVER SIDE, OTHER TIMES IT WOULD BE THE PASSENGER SIDE, AND OFTEN IT WOULD BE BOTH HEADLIGHTS-A COMPLETE BLACKOUT..I WOULD HAVE THE FLICK THE LIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN (FOR ANOTHER FEW MINUTES AND IT WOULD TURN ITSELF OFF AGAIN)..I'VE BEEN HIGH BEAMED AND HONKED AT SEVERAL TIMES ..I'VE ALSO BEEN PULLED OVER TWICE AND LAST NIGHT WAS THE LAST STRAW..I REPLACED THE BULBS BUT TO NO AVAIL...I'VE TAKEN IT TO 2 DIFFERENT LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE RUN AROUND WITH NO REASONABLE EXPLANATION OFFERED BECAUSE THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM..A BUDDY OF MINES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM ON HIS '06 GS350..SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE!!..I CANT AFFORD TO RISK MY KIDS AND FAMILY LIFE OVER DEFECTED HEADLIGHTS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10377132

152,000 miles · Jan 6, 2011
Exterior Lighting

JAN 06, 2011 - SAN DIEGO, CA. - EXTERIOR LIGHTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLAMPS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY CAN BE TURNED ON AGAIN BY SWITCHING THEM ON AND OFF. THIS IS HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON, IN DRY OR WET CONDITIONS. I REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS TURNING OFF VERY FREQUENTLY. PROBL…

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JAN 06, 2011 - SAN DIEGO, CA. - EXTERIOR LIGHTING THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT HEADLAMPS TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THEY CAN BE TURNED ON AGAIN BY SWITCHING THEM ON AND OFF. THIS IS HAPPENS FOR NO APPARENT REASON, IN DRY OR WET CONDITIONS. I REPLACED THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH WAS TURNING OFF VERY FREQUENTLY. PROBLEM STILL EXIST AS SEEMS TO BE GETTING WORSE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10374978

60,000 miles · Jan 3, 2011
Exterior Lighting

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE OFF AND ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ILLUMINATED, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE OFF AND ON INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SPORADICALLY, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FAIL ALTOGETHER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,800.

NHTSA ODI #10373900

79,000 miles · Dec 28, 2010
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicVehicle Speed ControlCrashInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE.…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES AS SHE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE DID INTO RESPOND AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSIS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND AIR BAGS BUT DID NOT LOCATE A FAILURE WITH EITHER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE BACK AND NECK. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NOSE AND BACK AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES THE BREAST DUE TO THE GRIP FROM THE SEAT BELTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000. UPDATED 12/14/2011 *CN UPDATED 02/23/11

NHTSA ODI #10372661

77,000 miles · Nov 21, 2010
Exterior Lighting

PASSENGER SIDE HEADLAMP GOES OUT PERIODICALLY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10366994

50,000 miles · Sep 28, 2010
Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, EITHER HEADLIGHT (AND SOMETIMES BOTH) WILL GO OUT. MOST OF THE TIME ITS THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. I'VE TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM AND TO CORRECT IT. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6+ MONTH. IT DOESN'T MAT…

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WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, EITHER HEADLIGHT (AND SOMETIMES BOTH) WILL GO OUT. MOST OF THE TIME ITS THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. I'VE TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TROUBLESHOOT THE PROBLEM AND TO CORRECT IT. THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM, SO ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6+ MONTH. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF THE HEADLIGHTS ARE IN AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL MODE. WHAT I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND BACK ON, THEY WORK. IT COULD BE FOR 5 MINUTES OR THE NEXT 200 MILES. IF ANYONE HAS FIGURED OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, I SURE WOULD APPRECIATE KNOWING. I DON'T NEED GETTING A TICKET BECAUSE 1 OR BOTH LIGHTS GO OUT PRIOR TO PASSING A POLICEMAN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10358085

69,000 miles · Sep 22, 2010
Exterior Lighting

DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT CONTINUES TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. RATTLING NOISE WHEN CAR STARTS UP. TRUCK WON'T RELEASE FROM KEY OR FROM TRUCK RELEASE INSIDE CAR. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10357078

59,000 miles · Aug 28, 2010
Engine And Engine Cooling

MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 IS CONSUMING OIL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER 4 TIMES. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOT ANYTHING BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2008. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED 18 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. I CONTINUE TO GET SENT AWAY WITHOUT AN ANSWER TO THE …

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MY 2006 LEXUS GS300 IS CONSUMING OIL. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER 4 TIMES. THE CAR IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND THERE IS NOT ANYTHING BEING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN AUGUST 2008. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED 18 MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR. I CONTINUE TO GET SENT AWAY WITHOUT AN ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM. FROM MY RESEARCH THE PROBLEM ARE THE RINGS. ONE OF THE LEXUS TECHNICIANS ACCIDENTALLY STATED THAT THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE CAR IN. THE CAR IS CONSUMING 1-2 PINTS OF OIL A MONTH. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANYTHING DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10352474

20,000 miles · Jul 19, 2010
SuspensionTires

I' VE HAD THIS LEXUS GS 300 ABOUT 11 MONTHS NOW AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN STEP ON THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES BUT ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT FOR A RIDE AND OF COURSE THEY SAY IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. IT IS GETTING VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE THIS P…

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I' VE HAD THIS LEXUS GS 300 ABOUT 11 MONTHS NOW AND EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE WHEN STEP ON THE BRAKES AT A STOP SIGN IT WILL PULL TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER ABOUT 6 OR 7 TIMES BUT ALL THEY DO IS TAKE IT FOR A RIDE AND OF COURSE THEY SAY IT DIDN'T DO IT FOR THEM. IT IS GETTING VERY FRUSTRATING TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM, IT COULD VERY EASILY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT BY TURNING ME INTO THE CAR NEXT TO ME. I UNDERSTAND SOME CARS REPORT THE TIRES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAY THEY HAVE CHECKED EVERYTHING THAT IT MIGHT BE BUT CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. YOU SAY YOU TAKE CARE OF ALL PROBLEMS, BUT THEY WONT DO ANYTHING FOR ME. I'VE BEEN TAKING THE CAR TO THE LEXUS DEALER IN NAPERVILLE IL. I'M AFRAID THIS WILL BE MY LAST LEXUS IF THIS IS THE KIND OF HELP I GET. MY E-MAIL IS [XXX] NO ACCIDENT SO FAR. FOR THE INCIDENT DATE I PUT THE DAY WE BOUGHT THE CAR. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA ODI #10344072

22,000 miles · May 19, 2010
Steering

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE SLOWING DOWN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. HE STATED HE HOLDS ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO…

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TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS300. WHILE SLOWING DOWN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5-10 MPH THE VEHICLE STEERING PULLS TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. HE STATED HE HOLDS ON TO THE STEERING WHEEL HARDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A AUTHORIZED LEXUS DEALER SIX TIMES AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 24000

NHTSA ODI #10331224

Official recalls

2

14V647000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Oct 15, 2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

11V115000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Feb 24, 2011

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 LEXUS GS300 AND GS350 ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) VEHICLES. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE PLASTIC PAD EMBEDDED INTO THE FLOOR CARPET MAY INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COULD TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PLASTIC PAD ON THE FLOOR CARPET FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

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NHTSA investigations

1

RQ10003 · Unintended And Uncontrolled Acceleration

Opened Feb 16, 2010 · Closed Mar 1, 2011

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System:software; Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

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.

Additional source detail variants (6)

Electrical System:software

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.

Electrical System:software

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.

Electrical System:software

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.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

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.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

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.

Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

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.