Lexus ES350 stalling problems

Filed Mar 23, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 47,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus es350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle is included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 20v012000(fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered a rental vehicle. The failure mileage was 47,000.

Filed Jun 29, 2018 · Engine · 2,534 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 lexus es350. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and failed to restart. After several minutes, unknown warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (bell lexus north scottsdale, 18555 n scottsdale rd, scottsdale, az 85255, (480)-502-5000) where it was diagnosed that the crank system sensor needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,534.

Filed Jun 27, 2016 · Engine · 113,000 miles · MD

My lexus es 350 engine shut off while driving on hwy w/o prior notification of any error messages. Mechanic said diagnostics pointed to cooling system error - water pump related. The pump was repaired. Car temp light would fluctuate from cold to hot back to cold. Mechanic said cooling system appears to be functioning but sensory gauge still fluctuating. Dealer mechanic said water pump needed to replaced but this was already done. Then independent mechanic informed me that engine overheated and warped. Now car needs engine. Car initially shut down on highway w/o warning.

Filed Jan 29, 2016 · Fuel system · 1,000 miles · CA

While accelerating from a standing stop or accelerating while changing lanes, the vehicle would hesitate before the engine engaged. What was more frightening was when the vehicle was operating on the road and there was a need to change lanes, you pressed on the gas then the vehicle would type to enter text hesitate from 1 to 3 seconds. You literally found yourself in no mans land, as the vehicle failed to respond and you found yourself caught straddling two lanes and the vehicle virtuallystopped accelerating. This situation starting occurring more and more when I or jane lanes,made right and left hand turns, or accelerated from a standing stop. T the vehicle hesitation, while accelerating, is frighting and dangerous. It seems to be getting worse. We made an appointment with newport lexus to have the vehicle's stalling corrected and serviced. On october 21, 2015 we took the vehicle to newport lexus and explained the problem to the service attendant. The vehicle was examined and then road tested by chris peret, newport lexus chief mechanic. After the road test, the vehicle did hesitate at times when he accelerated the vehicle. The cause is how the front wheel vehicle is designed.the process and how the vehicle acceleration process works on a front wheel drive vehicle; the gas peddle which is in the front of the vehicle sends a signal to the engine which is in the front of the vehicle, the engine sends a signal to the computer which is in the rear of the vehicle, the computer then sends a signal to the engine and the vehicle then accelerates. He explained the process is almost instantaneous and there is only a very slight hesitation. If this last component occurs you could get a longer delay before from the time you depress the accelerator to the time the vehicle actually accelerates (1 to 3 seconds).

Filed Aug 10, 2012 · Acceleration, Transmission · 39,960 miles · NE · crash

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).

Filed Jun 23, 2010 · Acceleration · 25,146 miles · NJ · crash

2nd request re fax fwd on behalf of (nj) who was involved in an auto accident on 11/18/08 in her 2007 toyota lexus that suddenly accelerated, would like her toyota incident recorded. *kb when the consumer pulled into her driveway and approached the open garage door, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. She stepped on the brake, but was unable to stop the vehicle. The vehicle struck the side of the garage door opening and sent bricks flying and continued until it rammed the rear wall of the garage with great force. On the other side of the garage, was a small hall bathroom. The force of the impact of the crash knocked tile from the stall shower off the wall and bent part of the shower door frame. There was also damage to the garage walls as well as to the door entering the house from the garage. The vehicle was repaired and the consumer has since traded the vehicle.

Filed May 24, 2010 · Acceleration · 25,146 miles · NJ · crash

Fax fwd on behalf of (nj) who was involved in an auto accident in on 11/18/08 in her 2007 lexus es350 that suddenly accelerated, would like her toyota incident recorded *tgw when the consumer pulled into her driveway and approached the open garage door, the vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high rate of speed. She stepped on the brake, but was unable to stop the vehicle. The vehicle struck the side of the garage door opening and sent bricks flying and continued until it rammed the rear wall of the garage with great force. On the other side of the garage, was a small hall bathroom. The force of the impact of the crash knocked tile from the stall shower off the wall and bent part of the shower door frame. There was also damage to the garage walls as well as to the door entering the house from the garage. The vehicle was repaired and the consumer has since traded the vehicle.

Filed Apr 24, 2010 · Acceleration, Transmission · WY

I had two recalls done on my auto on march 4, 2010. These recalls dealt with the acceleration pedal and an oil line. Since the recall of the acceleration pedal was done my car on occasion has stalled when the pedal is depressed. It will hesitate while I depress the pedal up to an inch or so. Finally it will start to creep and then finally start moving. This has happened twice when I was entering an interstate highway and again as I pulled away from the curb of my house. Additionally, the transmission shifting is very erratic at times. Once again all of this started after I had the recall done. Before this my auto ran perfectly with no issues other than an occasional hard down shift when coming to a stop. I have been to the lexus dealership in frederick, co twice. They are unable to address these problems in a satisfactory manner. The acceleration delay is a safety issue and needs to be addressed by toyota.

Filed Mar 16, 2010 · Engine · 30,100 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus es350. While the contact was driving approximately 40 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician was unable duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 30,100. The current mileage was 32,000. Updated 07/28/10. *lj updated 10/12/10

Filed Feb 4, 2010 · Transmission · 13,000 miles · NY

Vehicle: lexus es350 - 2007 problem: when backing up out of the driveway or onto a busy street, the car stalls when shifted into drive. The computer resets itself which could be 5 seconds and the car needs to be restarted or enough time to be crashed into. I have had three near misses as the car stalled when backed up onto a busy road. The problem has happened to both myself and wife, so it is driver independent. The lexus dealer said there is no fix. They claim the software is either a yes or no for reverse or forward and the "roll" between the two can not be interpreted causing the vehicle to stall. This is extremely concerning due to the near miss accidents. I understand it is a problem with the es and is. The problem is very intermittent, but has occurred 6 times within my 3 years of ownership.