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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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58 reports
120,000 miles · Jun 27, 2017
Air BagsPower Train

1.TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. CAR JUMPED FORWARD AND COMPLETELY STOPPED ON THE FAST LANE. I HAD TO CALL FOR TOWING. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT MECHANIC SHOP. HAPPEN IN NOVEMBER 2016 2. OIL SHOOTING FROM THE BROKEN HOSE CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. STOPPE…

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1.TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. CAR JUMPED FORWARD AND COMPLETELY STOPPED ON THE FAST LANE. I HAD TO CALL FOR TOWING. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT MECHANIC SHOP. HAPPEN IN NOVEMBER 2016 2. OIL SHOOTING FROM THE BROKEN HOSE CLOSE TO THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. STOPPED CAR AND CALL FOR TOWING. REPLACEMENT OF HOSE COMPLETED AT MECHANIC SHOP. HAPPEN IN 2014. REIMBURSED BY MANUFACTURER. 3. RANDOM FLASHING OF AIR BAG LIGHTS (DRIVER) WITHOUT ANY REASON. LOOKS LIKE SOME SENSOR/ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. HAPPENING NOW.

NHTSA ODI #11001748

52,000 miles · Mar 27, 2017
Unknown Or Other

CRACKING AND MELTING DASHBOARD CREATING NOXIOUS FUMES IN VEHICLE. IN LATE 2015, WE NOTICED THAT OUR LEXUS RX400H'S DASHBOARD BEGAN FORMING CRACKS. WHILE WE INITIALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE, SOON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN MELTING AND STINKING UP THE CAR. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO OUR LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR INVESTIGATION (…

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CRACKING AND MELTING DASHBOARD CREATING NOXIOUS FUMES IN VEHICLE. IN LATE 2015, WE NOTICED THAT OUR LEXUS RX400H'S DASHBOARD BEGAN FORMING CRACKS. WHILE WE INITIALLY THOUGHT THIS WAS A COSMETIC ISSUE, SOON THE DASHBOARD BEGAN MELTING AND STINKING UP THE CAR. WHEN WE BROUGHT IT TO OUR LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP FOR INVESTIGATION (LEXUS OF KENDALL), WE WERE TOLD THAT THERE WAS A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM RECENTLY LAUNCHED TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE DASHBOARDS. WE WERE PLACED ON THE WAITING LIST TO GET A NEW DASHBOARD AND WERE TOLD WE WERE #1 IN FEBRUARY 2016. WE HAVE SOMEHOW MOVED TO #2 ON THEIR LIST AND HAVE SEEN NO PROGRESS ON LEXUS REPLACING OUR DASHBOARD. ADDITIONALLY, IF YOU CALL THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AND ASK TO ORDER ONE THEY CLAIM IT WILL ARRIVE IN 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS. THAT SEEMS UNFAIR. SINCE THE INITIAL OBSERVATION, THE SMELL OF THE CRACKED/MELTED DASH HAS BECOME OVERWHELMING, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT'S HOT OUT. WE ARE HESITANT TO DRIVE OUR VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THESE FUMES.

NHTSA ODI #10968597

87,000 miles · Jul 2, 2016
Unknown Or Other

LEXUS DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DASHBOARD WILL BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. BUT DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE DASHBOARD IN A YEAR AND WILL NOT PROVIDE AN INDICATION OF WHEN IT WILL BE REPLACED. DURING THE YEAR THE WARRANTY HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED, THE DASHBOARD HAS GONE FROM CRACKED, TO NOW HAVING PIECES FALLING OFF. WHEN IT HA…

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LEXUS DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE DASHBOARD WILL BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. BUT DEALER HAS NOT REPLACED THE DASHBOARD IN A YEAR AND WILL NOT PROVIDE AN INDICATION OF WHEN IT WILL BE REPLACED. DURING THE YEAR THE WARRANTY HASN'T BEEN RESOLVED, THE DASHBOARD HAS GONE FROM CRACKED, TO NOW HAVING PIECES FALLING OFF. WHEN IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING, IT PRESENTS A DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, RESULTING IN A SAFETY ISSUE. IN RESPONSE TO A QUESTION TO THE LEXUS DEALER WHEN THIS MIGHT GET RESOLVED, DEALER INDICATED THAT THE SAME PROBLEM APPLIES TO MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THE SAME SITUATION AND THEY CANNOT SAY WHEN IT WILL GET RESOLVED. DEALER SAID IT IS NOT A DEALER ISSUE, BUT A LEXUS ISSUE. DEALER SAYS THAT LEXUS WILL NOT SEND THEM THE REPLACEMENT DASHBOARDS AND WITHOUT THEM, THE DEALER CAN DO NOTHING. IN THE MEANTIME, THE DEALER ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE NOT GETTING ANY RESOLUTION, EVEN THOUGH LEXUS ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS IS A WARRANTY ISSUE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT ALL OF THOSE WITH THE WARRANTY ISSUE SHOULD BAND TOGETHER TO "PRESSURE" LEXUS TO BE MORE RESPONSIVE BECAUSE THE DEALER CANNOT.

NHTSA ODI #10882321

42,891 miles · May 15, 2016
Electrical SystemService BrakesSteering

REAR CALIPER BLEW WHILE DRIVING - ALMOST LOST BRAKES ON HIGHWAY - VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IGNITION COILS FAILED (TWICE) WHILE DRIVING - LOST POWER - ALMOST GOT HIT BY A TRUCK STEERING FLUID LEAK - DEALER SAYS TO GET ENTIRE STEERING REPLACED OR MAY LOSE STEERING WHILE DRIVING!! ALL THIS STARTED AT A MERE 42,891 MILES - AN…

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REAR CALIPER BLEW WHILE DRIVING - ALMOST LOST BRAKES ON HIGHWAY - VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. IGNITION COILS FAILED (TWICE) WHILE DRIVING - LOST POWER - ALMOST GOT HIT BY A TRUCK STEERING FLUID LEAK - DEALER SAYS TO GET ENTIRE STEERING REPLACED OR MAY LOSE STEERING WHILE DRIVING!! ALL THIS STARTED AT A MERE 42,891 MILES - AND WE NARROWLY AVERTED POSSIBLE ACCIDENTS AT HIGH SPEED!

NHTSA ODI #10865017

Mileage unknown · Apr 22, 2016
Air Bags

THE CAR START FLASHING DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHTS, I TOOK MECHANIK IT'S GIVING SOME CODES. WHEN WE CONTACT THE DEALER TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON THEY SAYT THAT MANUFACTURE IS EXTENDET WARRANTY TO 72 MONTS OR 72000 MILES, BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE PARTS, BUT MY CAR STAR HAVING PROBLEM WHEN I HAVE 87000 MILES. I DON'T UNDERSTAND IF THE PART …

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THE CAR START FLASHING DRIVER AIR BAG LIGHTS, I TOOK MECHANIK IT'S GIVING SOME CODES. WHEN WE CONTACT THE DEALER TO SEE WHAT'S GOING ON THEY SAYT THAT MANUFACTURE IS EXTENDET WARRANTY TO 72 MONTS OR 72000 MILES, BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE PARTS, BUT MY CAR STAR HAVING PROBLEM WHEN I HAVE 87000 MILES. I DON'T UNDERSTAND IF THE PART DEFECTIVE WHY NOT PUT A RECALL? ITS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN I KNOW THE AIR BAG IS NOT FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY, PLEASE FOLLOW ON THIS COMPLAIN

NHTSA ODI #10860917

92,000 miles · Dec 14, 2015
Structure

THE LIFTGATE ON OUR 2007 LEXUS RX350 HAS A VERY HAZARDOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN PUSHING THE AUTO LIFTGATE BUTTON IN THE CAR TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE IT OPENS FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS BUT THEN WITHOUT WARNING WILL START TO SHUT ON ITS OWN. THERE IS NO SAFETY FEATURE THAT KEEPS IF FROM CLOSING EVEN IF YOU ARE STANDING THERE EMPTYING GRO…

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THE LIFTGATE ON OUR 2007 LEXUS RX350 HAS A VERY HAZARDOUS SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN PUSHING THE AUTO LIFTGATE BUTTON IN THE CAR TO OPEN THE LIFTGATE IT OPENS FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS BUT THEN WITHOUT WARNING WILL START TO SHUT ON ITS OWN. THERE IS NO SAFETY FEATURE THAT KEEPS IF FROM CLOSING EVEN IF YOU ARE STANDING THERE EMPTYING GROCERIES, ETC. BOTH MY SON AND I ALMOST GOT OUR HEADS CRUSHED BY THE LIFTGATE COMING DOWN ON US. THE CAR IS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IF THE LIFTGATE IS OPENED MANUALLY. WE FEEL THAT THIS IS A HUGE SAFTETY CONCERN FOR ANYONE WHO DOES NOT KNOW TO MOVE AWAY BECAUSE THE LIFTGATE WILL COME RIGHT DOWN ON YOUR HEAD.

NHTSA ODI #10810156

125,000 miles · Jul 22, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion System

OIL COOLER LINE LEAK ENGINE OIL EMPTY

NHTSA ODI #10735651

65,000 miles · May 4, 2015
Seats

THE LEATHER SEAT MATERIAL IS DISCOLORED YELLOW DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUNSCREEN LOTION. WE WERE NEVER WARNED ABOUT THIS BEFORE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE FOUND MANY FORUMS DISCUSSING THE STAIN PROBLEM ON LEXUS SEATS. WE FEEL THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A WARNING OR A RECALL, AND THAT LEXUS SHOULD RE-DYE THE SEATS AT NO CHARGE, AT LEAST O…

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THE LEATHER SEAT MATERIAL IS DISCOLORED YELLOW DUE TO CONTACT WITH SUNSCREEN LOTION. WE WERE NEVER WARNED ABOUT THIS BEFORE WE BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAVE FOUND MANY FORUMS DISCUSSING THE STAIN PROBLEM ON LEXUS SEATS. WE FEEL THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A WARNING OR A RECALL, AND THAT LEXUS SHOULD RE-DYE THE SEATS AT NO CHARGE, AT LEAST ONCE, ISSUING THE WARNING AT THAT TIME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10714467

35,000 miles · Nov 14, 2014
Electrical SystemStructure

THE REAR LIFT GATE HANDLE IS MELTED AND GOOEY. WHEN I TOUCH IT TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR, I GET THIS GOOEY TAR-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MY FINGERS. MY DEALER TOLD ME IT REQUIRES A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE DOOR'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FIX. SEEMS UNUSUAL THAT THIS IS ELECTRICAL, BUT IF IT IS, THEN SOMETHING IS GENERATING AN UNUSUAL …

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THE REAR LIFT GATE HANDLE IS MELTED AND GOOEY. WHEN I TOUCH IT TO OPEN THE REAR DOOR, I GET THIS GOOEY TAR-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MY FINGERS. MY DEALER TOLD ME IT REQUIRES A COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF THE DOOR'S ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS TO FIX. SEEMS UNUSUAL THAT THIS IS ELECTRICAL, BUT IF IT IS, THEN SOMETHING IS GENERATING AN UNUSUAL AMOUNT OF HEAT TO MELT THE RUBBER COVER. MY CAR IS BLACK, BUT IT IS STORED IN A GARAGE...AND THE HANDLE IS COVERED AND OUT OF THE SUN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10654931

50,000 miles · Nov 3, 2014
Structure

THERE IS MELTED PLASTIC IN THE REAR BOOT DOOR WHICH PREVENTS THE REAR DOOR FROM OPENING AUTOMATICALLY. I HAVE TO WALK TO THE BACK OF THE CAR TO MANUALLY OPEN THE REAR DOOR. OPENING FROM THE REMOTE OR FROM THE BUTTON ON THE INSIDE OF THE CAR DOES NOT WORK. THE DOOR STICKS TO THE BODY AND HAS TO BE FORCED OPEN. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10652244

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NHTSA investigations

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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.

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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.