Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs 350. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic light, the vehicle surged forward and revved up while the brake was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle was placed in neutral in order to avoid surging forward. The contact mentioned that the vehicle stability control warning light illuminated a day before the incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
2007 Lexus GS 350: sudden unintended acceleration
9 of the 57 complaints about the 2007 Lexus GS 350 describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 31,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
- 20131
- 20101
- 20092
- 20083
- 20079
What owners say
2007 lexus es 350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration. *smd the consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration for 2 miles, that took the vehicle from 60 MPH to 85 plus MPH. During the acceleration period, she could not slow down despite taking her foot off the accelerator and pressing the brake pedal repeatedly. The vehicle eventually slowed down on its on accord and decelerated. She was able to stop the vehicle. The consumer also noticed the tachometer needle usually registered between 2000 and 3000 RPM's, began to widely fluctuate between 2000-6000 rpms with no corresponding change in the vehicle engine sound.
While attempting to enter a plaza by making a right turn, I tried to step on the brakes while turning, but the car jerked into a sudden acceleration. Suddenly, the car accelerated because the brakes didn't work. I crashed up into the curb and into a tree and into a parked car. With such impact and force, my car pushed the parked car to the next parking lane, thus damaging the car parked next to the first car I hit. Therefore, the first car I hit was completely destroyed and the second car had some dents and damages. My car is still in the body shop and still needs to be fixed.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs350. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly accelerated and rear ended another vehicle. The contact turned the vehicle to not hit the vehicle again; the vehicle went down a hill and up on a curb where it stopped. The vehicle was destroyed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 38,000. Updated 01/28/11*lj updated 02/22/11
I was driving at 55mph when lexus 2007 lexus gs350 suddenly accelerated. The g-forces pinned me to the seat. I was able to shift to neutral and hit brake in less than a second. I then disconnected negative pole on battery for 5 minutes and this resets the computer and surge temporarily ends. The process was described to me by a lexus dealer service manager for a previous lexus I owned.
2007 lexus gs350 with unintended acceleration. *kb the consumer stated while pulling into a parking space, the vehicle took off and jumped the cement divider and curb. It stopped only when it rammed the wall. The consumers foot was on the brake and the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was purchased. After inspecting the vehicle to establish what happened, they determined that the vehicle was mechanically perfect. The consumer indicated the possibility of the floor mat shifting, but that was rejected. The consumer now believes the floor mat may have been the problem after all in light of the recent recall.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs 350. The contact was making a right turn, the engine stalled and then started when the vehicle lunged forward. The contact was making a turn and the traction control kicked in and the engine stalled in the middle of the road again. When taking his foot off of the accelerator pedal and then depressed it again, the vehicle responded normally. The contact informed the manufacturer and it took them two months to send a factory representative to inspect the vehicle. They informed him that they could not duplicate the failure. The contact took the vehicle to an authorized dealer and they refused to repair it stating that was the way it should function. The contact also had multiple problems with the outside mirrors when it enabled him to see outside of the vehicle. The dealer repaired both mirrors but had to repair them multiple times. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure was mileage 3,000 and the current mileage was 25,000.
2007 lexus gs350 sudden acceleration. This is similar to reports on file on lexus 2007 es350. The gs350 will drive around in parking lot without pressing on gasoline pedal at 12-15mph. At speeds of 40mph a slight pressure on gas pedal causes acceleration to 50-60mph. I am forced to drive it with triptronic transmission to slow vehicle because excessive brake pressure required to stop it. This in on-going issue.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus gs350. While parked, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a brick wall, without any pressure to the accelerator pedal. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure. The current mileage was 4,000 and failure mileage was 200.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 lexus gs300 and gs350 all wheel drive (awd) vehicles. There is a possibility that the plastic pad embedded into the floor carpet may interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal.
- Risk
- The accelerator pedal could 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 crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will modify the plastic pad on the floor carpet free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 11V115000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Lexus GS 350 sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2007 Lexus GS 350?
9 of 57 owner complaints about the 2007 Lexus GS 350 (16%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Lexus GS 350?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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