Lexus ES350 brake failure problems

Filed Feb 1, 2017 · Airbags, Brakes · 98,000 miles · TN · crash

My tire pressure light came on in my vehicle in october. The light would not go off. I took the car to the shop and 2 sensor lights were replaced. The light stayed off for a day and came back on. The shop that replaced the sensor said to bring it back the next day because they do not know what is wrong because there are no longer any sensor to replace. When I arrived home I proceeded to back into my carport and when I proceeded to get on break to put the car in reverse, the brake failed and I had an accident that caused a lot of damage to my car. Thank god I was not physical hurt but my car was. My insurance company was contacted and vehicle was repaired. When I picked up my vehicle after paying my deductible, I was told by abra auto parts that they have replaced all the damages however the tire pressure light still will not go off and we should follow up with the lexus dealer because that was a matter that cannot be fixed by them. I contacted the lexus company many, many times and still have not received a clear explanation of why the light will not go off. I explained to them that I have looked at the lexus manual and it stated that if that light remain on, the vehicle should be taken to a lexus dealer to investigate the issue. On november 21st lexus scheduled me to take my vehicle in to the toyota dealer to investigate the situation. I did take the car in and to this date lexus has not answered the question whether or not there is a defect. This is a serious matter because the lights are designed to alert you when something is wrong. Lexus may not take it serious, but I do because I never know if something is actually going on and my life could be in danger. I also received a letter regarding the air bag from lexus. They advised do not let anyone ride on passenger side of car until we hear back from them. To this day they have not addressed that situation.

Filed Mar 19, 2014 · Acceleration · 6,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus es350. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and the brakes failed to immediately stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 6,000. The consumer stated she and her husband leased the vehicle. However, after the sudden acceleration incident, they broke the lease and returned the vehicle. Updated 05/08/14

Filed Dec 4, 2013 · Brakes · 23,000 miles · OH · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus es350. The contact was driving 55 MPH and crashed into another vehicle after being cut off. The contact applied the brakes but the brakes failed and the wheels seized. There were no injuries however, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 23,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2010 · Acceleration · IL

Letter from senator durbin on behalf of constituent re a problem with toyota and his 2007 lexus es350 4 dr sdn sudden acceleration (dot/I#2010-1239) the consumer stated the vehicle failed to decelerate as he attempted to apply the brakes. The brake pedal went to the floor and the electronic system of the vehicle didn't register any warning lights.

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Electrical · 50 miles · LA

In 2007, I purchased a new 2007 model lexus es 350 4 door sedan. Shortly after I purchased the vehicle, I noticed that when the accelerator was lifted and the car was downshifting and braking by the engine (the brake not being depressed), at one point the car continued forward for a time rather than continue to being braked by the engine. This condition has continued in spite my calling it to the attention of the lexus dealer in new orleans on several occasions, the first being shortly after I purchased the car, and the latest being on june 16th of this year. In each instance, I was told by the dealer that the car had no problems. The problem is not a rapid surge, but rather a sudden and unexpected moving forward in gear instead of a continuous downshifting and resulting braking when the car has been driven at about 30 to 40 MPH and the accelerator is lifted. This problem does not occur in every instance when the accelerator is lifted, but in traffic when the driver expects the car to slow itself the sudden forward movement, instead of a continuous slowing, is dangerous. The acceleration problem appears to be a fault of the car's electronic control system. I also called to the attention of the dealer the fact that when the car is braked, the car does stop but if pressure is continued to be placed on the brake pedal, the pedal goes all the way to the floor. This has not caused an accident to date, but it does require the driver to pump the brake pedal to make certain that the car will stop. Each time this is done, the brake pedal catches midway to the floor. Again, I was told that this was not a problem. I register these two issues as potential causes of accidents and as complaints on my part.

Filed Apr 14, 2010 · Acceleration, Brakes · 16,800 miles · MD

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) re: lexus es350, 2007; 16,800 miles; VIN: [xxx] on february 2nd, 2010, I was driving above referenced car, with only about 16,800 miles driven on it, barely at 20 MPH on a side street and our lexus accelerated on its own, brakes failed and the car skidded and hit the pavement of a sidewalk. I took the car to the lexus of rockville (301 762 9009) and they said although most repairs are covered under the warranty, a few are not. They initially quoted me my share of the cost to about $250 with which I agreed. Subsequently they called me and told me that my bill will be about $2300 in addition to the costs covered by the warranty. Please verify that these costs are legitimate and please re-determine why will they not release my car for a second opinion? Being in doubt, I asked for the car back for taking it to another dealer, but they will not give back to me my own car (they said due to safety reasons) and coerced me into paying a bill of $2199.36 (invoice #882736), which contained almost $1800 in labor cost and the balance in parts. Please look into this incidence and the attached invoice very thoroughly. It was a manufacturing defect that the car accelerated on its own, brakes failed and the car skidded and hit the pavement. It was none of my fault and the car is still under 7 year warranty. Lexus should fully and completely reimburse me for repairs and injuries (to my right wrist). As a civic and humanitarian duty, I also urge you to please consider a recall, so that others will not be injured more seriously.

Filed Mar 18, 2010 · Acceleration · CT · crash · 2 injuries

2009 lexus 350. Consumer states brake failure which causing a multi car accident. *tgw the consumer stated he applied the brakes, but the vehicle did not stop and subsequently he hit another vehicle. The consumer stated he did receive a recall notice.

Filed Mar 6, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 20,000 miles · CA

On 07/2009 we took our 2007 lexus es350 in for service with 20k miles. It was being taken in for a brake problem, faulty visor and vehicle tilted/leaning. I was advised that the brakes had 1mm left (near brake failure). A lexus tech replaced the brakes, visor and confirmed that the vehicle was tilted/leaning. Since then the vehicle returned several times for service including but not limited to the following: brakes and tilt/leaning. The brakes were replaced again and another tech confirmed that the vehicle was tilted/leaning with visual and physical inspection. The tech measured from the wheel well to the ground. The dealer replaced the front suspension but the results were the same. The vehicle is still tilted/leaning and now lexus is refusing to fix it and stated, they have done all they can do to fix it. After I complaint that the vehicle is unsafe a corp field tech was sent to inspect the vehicle. The field tech also confirmed that the vehicle was tilted/leaning and stated that they don't currently have a remedy for this problem. The vehicle currently has 25k miles. Due to the statement above it leads me to believe the this is a manufacture defect.

Filed Jan 7, 2009 · Engine · 12,500 miles · FL · crash

Upon pulling out of a parking spot, engine suddenly flared up excessively. Brakes failed, engine start/turn off button would not operate. Vehicle would not stop. To preclude hitting traffic on a major street, I put car in reverse. Engine continued to flare excessively. Brakes still would not engage. I could not control vehicle thus crashed into 3 parked unoccupied vehicles.

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Acceleration · 5 miles · OH

On sunday august 31st, I left a departmental picnic at a colleague's house around 8:30 at night to go home to kent ohio. I left early because I wanted to get home before it gets to dark. I entered the I 76 ramp at the lake milton/newton falls entry. After driving perhaps around 35-40 MPH hour on the ramp I started to accelerate to enter the highway. Suddenly I felt the car accelerated by itself, I put my foot on the brake making the assumption that I may have stepped on the gas pedal to much. However, the car continued to accelerating reaching 80-85 MPH. I was getting closer to cars in front of me. The car accelerated very fast and I put my foot on the brake to slow the car down. The speed continued to be excessive in spite of me trying to break the speed. I thought at first that the brakes did not work, but noticed immediately that this was not the case. I was still moving 80-85 MPH. Trying to avoid cars in front of me. I put my breakdown light on to warn other drivers. I managed to drive over to the shoulder, trying to avoid hitting anything. I put my foot down on the brake and kept it on the brake to slow the car down. I was able to get the speed down to 40mph with my foot continuously on the brake. I tried to let my foot go but the car immediately speeded up again. I managed to put my car into neutral and than in park, the car slowly came to a hold. The brakes smelled and smoked. It was getting rapidly dark and I was scared and in a state of shock, but also relieved to be alive. At that time a state trooper stopped and I told him what happen. He called a towing truck and put red flares up to keep me safe on the highway in the dark. He pointed out to me that I was on mile marker 5.3 on I 76. I had to wait about 30 minutes until the tow truck arrived. The driver told me that my brakes were still very hot.