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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

What owners actually said

167 reports
Mileage unknown · Jul 29, 2014
Structure

THE DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING ALL AROUND THE GLOVE BOX. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND SHOULD NOT BE CRACKING DUE TO HEAT. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE WEB AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE LEXUS DASHBOARDS. I WENT TO BOTH THE DEALER AND LEXUS CORPORATE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND THE REFUSED ANY HELP. THE OFFERED T…

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THE DASHBOARD BEGAN CRACKING ALL AROUND THE GLOVE BOX. THE CAR HAS BEEN GARAGE KEPT AND SHOULD NOT BE CRACKING DUE TO HEAT. I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM ON THE WEB AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE LEXUS DASHBOARDS. I WENT TO BOTH THE DEALER AND LEXUS CORPORATE OFFICE FOR ASSISTANCE AND THE REFUSED ANY HELP. THE OFFERED TO REPALCE IT FOR $2,500. *JS

NHTSA ODI #10617132

80,000 miles · Jul 24, 2014
Steering

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR FOR REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE WAS THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEH…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR FOR REPAIRS, THE VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE WAS THAT STEERING RACK AND PINION WAS LEAKING AND THAT THE SEALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT OFFER A REMEDY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.

NHTSA ODI #10615984

65,000 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN OIL LEAK IN THE GARAGE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL SUPPLY HOSE FOR THE VARIABLE TIMING AC…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED AN OIL LEAK IN THE GARAGE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE OIL SUPPLY HOSE FOR THE VARIABLE TIMING ACTUATOR HAD RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

NHTSA ODI #10610259

92,235 miles · Jul 14, 2014
Engine

AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT NIGHT I NOTICED TO ENGINE GOT VERY LOUD, I PULLED OVER NOTICED BLUISH-WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE, ENGINE OIL LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON. GOT OUT THE CAR NOTICED A STREAM OF OIL BEHIND THE CAR. MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THIS TIME. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR OFF WHEN I SEEN THE SMOKE.…

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AS I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT NIGHT I NOTICED TO ENGINE GOT VERY LOUD, I PULLED OVER NOTICED BLUISH-WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE, ENGINE OIL LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON. GOT OUT THE CAR NOTICED A STREAM OF OIL BEHIND THE CAR. MY CAR WAS STILL UNDER EXTENDED WARRANTY AT THIS TIME. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED THE CAR OFF WHEN I SEEN THE SMOKE. I LEFT THE CAR THERE. I CONTACTED THE LEXUS DEALER OF MT KISCO WHICH REFUSED TO COME AND GET THE CAR SO I HAD THE CAR TOWED AT MY EXPENSE, TO THEIR DEALER. RECEIVED A PHONE FROM DEALER THAT DAY THAT THE CAR WAS FIXED, REPRESENTATIVE WOULD NOT TELL ME WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY CAR ONLY THAT IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND WAS RUDE! I FOUND OUT LATER THE NEXT DAY THE OIL COOLER LINE LEAKED OUT WHICH I FOUND OUT ON THIS SITE THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE RX350. AND THEY KEPT TELLING ME THE ENGINE WAS NOT DAMAGED. RECEIVED THE CAR BACK, ENGINE WAS NOT RIGHT, NOW THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED! RECEIVED THE CAR AGAIN ,WITHIN A WEEK NOTICED A SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE, DEALER PICKED CAR AGAIN AND THEY PUT IN A CAMSHAFT! BEFORE THIS INCIDENT, I NEVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH THIS CAR, IT WAS THE BEST CAR I EVER HAD, NOW, IT IS A NIGHTMARE! AT THIS PRESENT TIME, THE CAR IS LEAKING AGAIN!! IT LOOKS LIKE OIL! *TR

NHTSA ODI #10610248

60,776 miles · Jun 28, 2014
Steering

WE TOOK OUR RX350 IN FOR A 60K MILE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY WE HAD TO PAY FULL REPLACEMENT VALUE. WE HAD NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK IN OUR GARAGE AND ENCOUNTERED NO STEERING ISSUES PRIOR TO THE SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THIS SHOULD …

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WE TOOK OUR RX350 IN FOR A 60K MILE SERVICE AND WAS TOLD THE POWER STEERING RACK WAS LEAKING AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. SINCE THE VEHICLE IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY WE HAD TO PAY FULL REPLACEMENT VALUE. WE HAD NO EVIDENCE OF A LEAK IN OUR GARAGE AND ENCOUNTERED NO STEERING ISSUES PRIOR TO THE SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED NORMAL VEHICLE WEAR AND TEAR. SINCE THIS IS A KNOW ISSUE, LEXUS SHOULD DO THE RIGHT THING AND COMPENSATE ANYONE WHO HAD TO PAY FOR THIS DEFECTIVE PART INCLUDING LABOR. LEXUS IS KNOWN FOR THEIR DEPENDABILITY AND THIS TYPE OF ISSUE SHOULD NOT BE PASSED ON TO THE CONSUMER. THE TOTAL COST OF THE REPAIR WAS APPROXIMATELY $1,200 WHICH IS MUCH CHEAPER THAN MANY OF THE WAR STORIES PUBLISHED IN-LINE.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10606676

51,121 miles · Jun 17, 2014
Structure

THE DASHBOARD ON THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO CRACK IN MULTIPLE SPOTS BEFORE OUR EYES. THE DASHBOARD IS NOW AN EYESORE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO A LEXUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO ME. READING ALL THE INTERNET INFORMATION ON THIS, LEXUS IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO MAKE GOOD ON SHABBY …

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THE DASHBOARD ON THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO CRACK IN MULTIPLE SPOTS BEFORE OUR EYES. THE DASHBOARD IS NOW AN EYESORE. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED TO A LEXUS AND SHOULD BE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AT NO COST TO ME. READING ALL THE INTERNET INFORMATION ON THIS, LEXUS IS WELL AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO MAKE GOOD ON SHABBY WORKMANSHIP AND PARTS TO KEEP CUSTOMERS HAPPY. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10598740

68,000 miles · May 30, 2014
Engine

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VTI OIL HOSE HAD MELTED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FA…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A LOUD NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE VTI OIL HOSE HAD MELTED AND THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.

NHTSA ODI #10595176

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

82,193 miles · Mar 31, 2014
EnginePower Train

OUR VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITHOUT WARNING, ON 3/5/14, AS WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY, WE SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. THE OIL LIGHT THEN FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. WE WERE INFORMED THERE WAS ONL…

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OUR VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED AT THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP AND MAINTAINED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. WITHOUT WARNING, ON 3/5/14, AS WE WERE EXITING THE FREEWAY, WE SMELLED A SLIGHT BURNING ODOR. THE OIL LIGHT THEN FLASHED INTERMITTENTLY. WE IMMEDIATELY TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. WE WERE INFORMED THERE WAS ONLY 1 QUART OUT OF 6 QUARTS OF OIL REMAINING. THE RUBBER OIL COOLER LINES HAD EXPLODED, BUT WE WERE ASSURED THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE. THE COST OF REPAIR WAS $400+. 1 WEEK LATER, WE HEARD A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP ASKED IF WE COULD MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 5 DAYS LATER. WE INSISTED IT BE INSPECTED THAT DAY. 3 DAYS LATER WE HEARD BACK THAT THE ENGINE HAD SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF THE RUBBER OIL COOLER LINES EXPLODING, AND THAT IT WOULD COST $2,800 TO DIAGNOSE, AND BETWEEN $3,800 TO $5,800 TO REPAIR. WE FILED A CLAIM WITH LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE DUE TO THE LOW MILES ON THE VEHICLE, EVEN THOUGH WE WERE TECHNICALLY OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP APPARENTLY TOLD LEXUS CORPORATE THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACTUALLY COST $12,000 TO $14,000 TO REPAIR. THE BEST LEXUS CORPORATE OFFERED WAS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RUBBER OIL COOLER LINES. THIS IS CONCERNING FOR A NUMBER OF REASONS. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, THESE PARTICULAR OIL LINES MADE OF STEEL AND RUBBER HAVE FAILED FOR DOZENS UPON DOZENS OF LEXUS/TOYOTA CUSTOMERS. A VERY SIMILARLY DESIGNED RUBBER OIL LINE FOR THE VVT-I HAS ALREADY BEEN QUIETLY RECALLED BY LEXUS. LEXUS NO LONGER USES THESE MATERIALS FOR OIL LINES. WE EXPECTED OUR VEHICLE TO LAST WELL INTO 200,000 MILES, BUT THIS WAS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE. IN THE END, SINCE WE COULD NOT PAY FOR THE RIDICULOUS REPAIRS, WE ESSENTIALLY WERE FORCED TO TRADE IT IN FOR CASH FROM THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. PLEASE MAKE LEXUS/TOYOTA DO A RECALL ON THESE PARTS BEFORE SOMEONE IS HURT OR KILLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10576023

42,800 miles · Mar 18, 2014
Electrical SystemEngine

LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY MY RX350 (2007) LOST POWER GOING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. WITH A TRUCK ON ONE SIDE AND ANOTHER BARRELING DOWN MY BEHIND, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY! BY SOME MIRACLE, I MANAGED TO SWERVE TO THE SHOULDER ACROSS 2 LANES, AND AVOIDED G…

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LOST POWER ON HIGHWAY MY RX350 (2007) LOST POWER GOING 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY, AND BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN QUICKLY. WITH A TRUCK ON ONE SIDE AND ANOTHER BARRELING DOWN MY BEHIND, I TRIED TO ACCELERATE BUT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND SHAKE VIOLENTLY! BY SOME MIRACLE, I MANAGED TO SWERVE TO THE SHOULDER ACROSS 2 LANES, AND AVOIDED GETTING HIT BY INCHES! GOT THE VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT IT WAS A PREMATURE IGNITION COIL FAILURE - THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY ABOUT 42000 MI ON IT. ASKED LEXUS CORPORATE TO: 1) DO A FULL INVESTIGATION SO AS TO PREVENT SIMILAR LIFE THREATENING SAFETY FAILURES, AND 2) REIMBURSE THE COST OF REPAIR AT A MINIMUM LEXUS CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONDED WITH A VERBAL OFFER TO BEAR 10% OF THE COST OF REPAIR - AND NO PROMISE OF ANY INVESTIGATION! TALK ABOUT ADDING INSULT TO INJURY. WE'D UNDERGONE A TRAUMATIC EVENT, ALMOST LOSING OUR LIVES - MY WIFE HAD STARTED SCREAMING ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT GET BACK INTO THE VEHICLE! I REFUSED, OF COURSE, AND PAID THE ENTIRE (AND SUBSTANTIAL) BILL MYSELF. I'D LIKE ALL READERS TO BE AWARE OF THE POWER FAILURE AND BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL OUT ON THE HIGHWAY. ALSO BE AWARE THAT THE LEXUS PROMISE OF PERFECTION SEEMS TO BE MAINLY LIP SERVICE NOWADAYS - SAFETY APPARENTLY IS NOT IN THEIR DEFINITION OF 'PERFECTION'. TO SEE SUCH A SERIOUS INCIDENT BEING TREATED SO TRIVIALLY WAS TOTALLY AT ODDS WITH THE LEXUS MISSION AND THE LEXUS PROMISE TO ITS DRIVERS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10573208

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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

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.