Petition for a defect investigation into low-speed surging in different models of toyota automobiles in which the car starts accelerating and the engine RPM increases when accelerator is not depressed. *smd the consumer stated on february 13, 2015, his wife was driving to an appointment. She pulled into the parking lot and did not have her foot on the brake pedal as she was coasting into the parking spot. The vehicle suddenly accelerated. Big bushes in front of the vehicle limited the speed, so his wife turned off the ignition and the vehicle fell back. A witness saw the entire even and attested to the fact the engine suddenly started roaring. The front of the vehicle was smashed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed from the scene and subsequently inspected by a representative of the manufacturer. The petitioner disputes the manufacturer's conclusion that the edr readout downloaded as part of that inspection provided no evidence that the incident "was the result of any type of manufacturing or design defect." *jb updated 07/27/15. *jb updated 07/29/15.
2009 Lexus ES350: sudden unintended acceleration
8 of the 145 complaints about the 2009 Lexus ES350 describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 39,960
- recalls
- 1
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Car was being driven into a parking spot at less than 5 MPH when it suddenly accelerated and started to climb a rock hill before it could be stopped. Wheels were turned to right as result of turn into parking spot which caused the vehicle to start tipping over. Air bags were not deployed and repairs are approximately $4500.
On monday august 6th, 2012 at approximately 5: 25 am, I ([xxx]) was arriving at work at methodist hospital. I pulled in the parking lot and started to make a wide u turn into a parking stall driving about 5 miles per hour. My car suddenly accelerated and the brakes would not work and I was unable to stop the vehicle. I kept trying to brake to no avail. I went through a fence and drove over a steel pole. Just as I was about to hit a very large tree, the car finally stopped. The brakes finally work about 3 to 4 feet in front of the tree. I was able to drive around the tree and park like I do every day. After parking, I got out of the vehicle, got my phone from my purse in the trunk and called my husband and told him what had just happened. I was very shaken and crying. The car was wrecked on the passenger side. [xxx] called security & [xxx] came over. We both went back out where the accident happened. I showed him where it happened, what happened and where I ended up. [xxx] told a few photos. We have contacted lexus [xxx] #2 option (judy)and our attorney ([xxx]) [xxx]. We have taken the vehicle to lexus of omaha. Lexus wants us to sign a black box release. Our attorney suggest we turn in a claim to see if farmers wishes to see the black box 1st.. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a lexus es 350. The contact stated that the driver was turning into a parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated, jumped a curb and hit a parked vehicle. There was a minor injury as a result of the accident (someone in another vehicle). The vehicle had previously been repaired according to recall 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). A police report was filed. The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer who stated that someone would get back with him. The contact was currently awaiting the call back. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were unknown.
I am requesting that dot the federal safety agency investigate the driver's contribution to unintended acceleration (ua) due to programming code error. I am driving at 40 MPH. I see signal light turning red. I took my foot off accelerator. The car is coasting. When speed reached 20 MPH, the car suddenly started accelerating. I stepped on the brake. Car started slowing down. I reported this to lexus headquarter on 03-01-10 (lexus incident.) I was asked to drop off my car at dealer on 03-30-2010 so that field technical specialist can investigate. I was asked to pick up my car on 03-31-10. I requested copy technicians findings and report. As per technician's report, "we were able to duplicate his concern. What is happening is that as the vehicle slows down the torque converter lock up is turning off. This reduces the amount of engine braking and gives the feeling that the vehicle has sped up. We compared this to another es350 and it has the same characteristics. No repairs made, vehicle is operating as designed." I wrote lexus head-quarter again saying, "this is not a feeling I experienced. It is a real issue. I noticed speedometer reading rising." I received a phone call from lexus headquarter indicating there is nothing more they can do. I asked, "can your technician repeat the test with me in the car with him?". They said, "it is not necessary". Since my foot was not on accelerator or brake when car started accelerating, I suspect programming code error. My car was already repaired during safety recall by lexus some two months ago. So, this is not a stuck accelerator issue. I request your assistance in having lexus repeat this test with me inside the car to witness their test. They have refused to do this. Car was purchased brand new from sterling mccall lexus, houston in december 08. It is lexus 2009, es 350. Car is barely used since we bought it 16 months ago. It has 3,300 miles on it. All routine required maintenance was performed by dealer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus es350. On february 9, 2010, while the contact was attempting to change gears with his foot on the brake, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. He attempted to slow the vehicle down by depressing the brake pedal with both feet but the vehicle did not stop and collided into a wall. The driver was not injured but the passenger did sustain injuries to the mouth and upper body. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 28,000. The consumer is requesting the findings on the vehicle. Updated evoq 10/13/10 the consumer also stated the air bags failed to deploy. Updated 02/25/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus es350. While the contact was attempting to pull out of a parking space she applied the brakes and the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. In order to stop the acceleration the contact had to apply hard pressure to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact was informed that the floor mat caused the acceleration and they were replaced. The VIN was not available.the failure mileage was at 2000 and the current mileage is 4800. The VIN was unavailable.
2009 lexus es-350 had sudden acceleration which was out of control in may 2009. I had brought this car back to lexus dealership at southfiled, mi who said it was not an issue.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
- Risk
- A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in april 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine toyota or lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and lexus es 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on december 31, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331, lexus at 1‑800‑255‑3987.
Recall number 09V388000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2009 Lexus ES350 sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2009 Lexus ES350?
8 of 145 owner complaints about the 2009 Lexus ES350 (6%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
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There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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