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2007 Lexus RX350

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most RX350 years

Owner complaints for the 2007 Lexus RX350 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 29.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

141 reports with mileage · 26 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 25 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Air Bags. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

17 crash reports1 fire reports10 injury reports

Unknown Or Other complaints

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162,500 miles · Jun 14, 2019
Unknown Or OtherFire

DROVE 2007 RX350 APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND RETURNED TO RESIDENCE. 3 MINUTES LATER, WALKED OUTSIDE AND CAR WAS SMOKING FROM ENGINE AREA. WITHIN A MATTER OF 60-90 SECONDS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED. FD ARRIVED 21 MINUTES LATER AND CAR WAS STILL FULLY IN FLAMES. ONCE FD EX…

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DROVE 2007 RX350 APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES AND RETURNED TO RESIDENCE. 3 MINUTES LATER, WALKED OUTSIDE AND CAR WAS SMOKING FROM ENGINE AREA. WITHIN A MATTER OF 60-90 SECONDS THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY CALLED. FD ARRIVED 21 MINUTES LATER AND CAR WAS STILL FULLY IN FLAMES. ONCE FD EXTINGUISHED FLAMES, CAR WAS A TOTAL LOSS.

NHTSA ODI #11219978

Mileage unknown · Apr 21, 2019
Unknown Or Other

MY DASH IS IN REALLY BAD SHARPE

NHTSA ODI #11202734

Mileage unknown · Mar 28, 2019
Unknown Or Other

THE DASH STARTED CRACKING AND NOT FROM ABUSE. IT IS PARKED IN A COVERED GARAGE WHEN NOT IN USE. I'VE READ THE SAME COMPLAINTS. IT IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT AND I'M AFRAID IT WILL AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS. THE MANUFACTURE SHOULD TAKE CARE OF THIS AND REPLACE THE DASH BOARD.

NHTSA ODI #11192239

129,000 miles · Oct 29, 2018
Unknown Or Other

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE I NOTICED SOMETHING ON THE BACK WINDSHEILD, UPON STOPPING AT THE VET TO PICK UP MY DOG, THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE BACK WINDSHEILD. THE RUBBER OIL HOSE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK AND WITHIN 5 MILES I HAD LOST ALL OIL IN MY VEHICLE. WHICH HAS RESULTED IN HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED IN FOR REPAIRS TO REPLACE…

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WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE I NOTICED SOMETHING ON THE BACK WINDSHEILD, UPON STOPPING AT THE VET TO PICK UP MY DOG, THERE WAS OIL ALL OVER THE BACK WINDSHEILD. THE RUBBER OIL HOSE HAD DEVELOPED A LEAK AND WITHIN 5 MILES I HAD LOST ALL OIL IN MY VEHICLE. WHICH HAS RESULTED IN HAVING THE VEHICLE TOWED IN FOR REPAIRS TO REPLACE THE HOSES WITH THE NEWLY DESIGNED HOSES. APPARENTLY THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL LEXUS...

NHTSA ODI #11143757

Mileage unknown · Mar 31, 2017
Unknown Or Other

RECALL OF SE UNITED STATES ON DASHBOARD FOR LEXUS RX350. LETTER PROMISED FIXING IT 2 1/2 YEARS AGO. TOOK 100 MILES TO DEALERSHIP THEY DETERMINED IT WAS CRACKING AND FALLING OFF DUE TO YOUR RECALL. WAITING ON DASH TO COME IN. 2 1/2 YEARS RIDICULOUS!!!!

NHTSA ODI #10969778

Mileage unknown · May 23, 2016
Unknown Or Other

MELTING OF THE RUBBER HANDLE OF THE REAR LIFT DOOR. THE HANDLE IS EXTREMELY STICKY LIKE TAR WHICH TRANSFERS TO YOUR HAND WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR BY HAND. UNKNOWN IF THIS IS DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HANDLE OR HOT WEATHER. NOTICED THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE TRAVELING AND FOUND THE BLACK TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MY HAND. TH…

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MELTING OF THE RUBBER HANDLE OF THE REAR LIFT DOOR. THE HANDLE IS EXTREMELY STICKY LIKE TAR WHICH TRANSFERS TO YOUR HAND WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR BY HAND. UNKNOWN IF THIS IS DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE HANDLE OR HOT WEATHER. NOTICED THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO WHILE TRAVELING AND FOUND THE BLACK TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE ON MY HAND. THIS VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THIS PROBLEM APPARENTLY TOOK PLACE OR JUST OVER TIME OF BEING OUTSIDE. FOR THE DATE THAT THIS HAPPENED BELOW I HAVE USED THE DATE OF PURCHASE FOR THERE IS NO EXACT DATE THAT I DISCOVERED THIS PROBLEM. I CAN ONLY ESTIMATE THAT IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL YEARS OR MORE.

NHTSA ODI #10870379

Mileage unknown · Jan 10, 2016
Air BagsUnknown Or OtherVisibility/wiper

MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY PASSENGERS. VISIBILITY IS ALSO …

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MY CAR HAS BEEN MOSTLY STATIONARY AND KEPT IN MY GARAGE FOR 3 YEARS. THIS YEAR I EXPERIENCED THE DASHBOARD AND IGNITION AREA MELTING AND CRACKING. I FEEL IT MAY AFFECT THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE AIRBAG. ALSO, I DO NOT KNOW IF THERE MAY BE SOME SORT OF CHEMICAL RELEASE THAT IS NOT HEALTHY TO ME OR MY PASSENGERS. VISIBILITY IS ALSO A PROBLEM SINCE THERE IS A SEVERE GLARE FROM THE DASH ON TO MY WINDSHIELD.

NHTSA ODI #10819228

103,000 miles · May 18, 2015
EnginePower TrainUnknown Or Other

WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. PLEASE HELP! IT IS VERY CON…

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WHEN I DRIVE AT ABOVE 60 MPH, THERE IS A RATTLING SOUND. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO PINPOINT THE ISSUE EVEN AFTER REMOVING THE ROOFRACK, THE ROOF INSULATION AND TIGHTENING ALL THE BOLTS. I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS POSTINGS ONLINE BUT LEXUS STILL REFUSES TO LET US KNOW THE ISSUE. PLEASE HELP! IT IS VERY CONCERNING THAT A LOOSE PART MIGHT CAUSE MAJOR ACCIDENT OR EVENT DEATH. HTTP://FORUMS.EDMUNDS.COM/DISCUSSION/7588/LEXUS/RX-350/LEXUS-RX-350-RATTLES HTTP://US.LEXUSOWNERSCLUB.COM/FORUMS/TOPIC/67986-2010-RX-350-HAS-NOISY-INTERIOR-RATTLES/ HTTP://COMMUNITY.CARTALK.COM/DISCUSSION/2117891/RX-350-LEXUS-RATTLING-NOISE SEE PHOTO. HTTP://WWW.CLUBLEXUS.COM/FORUMS/RX-SECOND-GENERATION/337671-ANNOYING-CLATTERING-NOISE-ABOVE-LEFT-EAR-OF-DRIVER.HTML

NHTSA ODI #10717215

50,000 miles · Apr 28, 2014
Unknown Or Other

DASHBOARD HAS SEVERE CRACKING ALL OVER THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE GLOVE BOX. I AM CONCERNED IF THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAGS MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO THIS CRACKING. THESE CRACKS ARE NOT THE RESULT OF HEAT, THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE PART WHICH LEXUS IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR. BASED ON RESEARCH, I AM …

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DASHBOARD HAS SEVERE CRACKING ALL OVER THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE GLOVE BOX. I AM CONCERNED IF THE INTEGRITY OF THE AIRBAGS MIGHT BE AFFECTED DUE TO THIS CRACKING. THESE CRACKS ARE NOT THE RESULT OF HEAT, THEY ARE OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT IN THE PART WHICH LEXUS IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR. BASED ON RESEARCH, I AM NOT THE ONLY LEXUS OWNER EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM. *JS

NHTSA ODI #10585402

73,673 miles · Jun 10, 2013
EngineUnknown Or Other

MY WIFE PARKED THE CAT IN GARAGE AROUND 8 PM 5/31/13.SHE CAME INSIDE THE HOUSE AND TOLD THERE IS SMELL OF TAR. I WENT AND SMELLED BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I THOUGHT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER ASPHALT. ON 6/1/13 I CAME BACK FROM WORKOUT AND DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POOL OF FLUID ON FLOOR BELOW THE FRONT PASSENGER…

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MY WIFE PARKED THE CAT IN GARAGE AROUND 8 PM 5/31/13.SHE CAME INSIDE THE HOUSE AND TOLD THERE IS SMELL OF TAR. I WENT AND SMELLED BUT DID NOT SEE ANYTHING. I THOUGHT SHE MUST HAVE DRIVEN OVER ASPHALT. ON 6/1/13 I CAME BACK FROM WORKOUT AND DECIDED TO PUT THE CAR IN DRIVEWAY FOUND POOL OF FLUID ON FLOOR BELOW THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. MOVED THE CAR AND CHECK WHAT IT IS, SMELL LIKE ENGINE OIL. I TOWED THE CAR TO PEP BOYS. AFTER EXAMINING THE CAR THEY FOUND OIL IS LEAKING UNDERNEATH OF ENGINE AND MENTIONED TO ME SOME KIND OF TUBE IS LEAKING. UNDERNEATH OF ENGINE BLOCK. THEY SUGGESTED TO TAKE TO A DEALER. I TOWED THE CAR AGAIN TO REDLANDS TOYOTA, REDLANDS, CA 92373. AFTER HEARING THE PROBLEM HE SAID IT IS SIMILAR TO A CAMRY PROBLEM WHICH WAS RECALLED. HE MENTIONED THE V6 ENGINE OF LEXUS RX 350 AND CAMRY ARE SIMILAR. HE CHECKED LEXUS RECALL HISTORY, IT WAS NOT RECALLED ON 6/3/13 HE CALLED ME AND INFORMED THAT VVTI OIL LINE HAVE A PINHOLE CAUSING OIL LEAK. HE ALSO REPORTED AS A RESULT OF OIL LEAK DRIVE BELT IS ALL OILY I HAD TO GO THRU HASSEL, LOSS OF TRANSPORTATION AND MENTAL AGONY NOT KNOWING WHAT HAPPENING I DID RESEARCH AND FOUND RUBBER VVTI IS PRONE TO BE LEAK (2007-2011) AND. LEXUS RE[LACED THAT PIECE WITH METAL. I CONTACTED LEXUS CUSTOMERS SERVICE, THEY WILL NOT ACCEPT TOYOTA'S FINDING. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO LEXUS DEALER. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME, GAS, AND UNNECESSARY HASSEL. . .. . *TR

NHTSA ODI #10515938

Official recalls

1

11V112000 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal

Feb 24, 2011

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY 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 VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. 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.

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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.