2012 Toyota Highlander acceleration problems

Filed May 5, 2022 · Acceleration · VA · crash

On December 29, 2021, while backing up my 2012 Toyota Highlander accelerated at speed that I was unable to control. One car that was packed in the driveway was damaged beyond repair. An office building where I was working was damaged and has been accessed with a loss of over $100,000. I contacted Toyota after knowing that there was a recall regarding unintended acceleration in some Toyota cars. Toyota sent an inspection team to Geico Insurance company which had taken over possession of the car. The inspection team and the Toyota representative assured me a final report would be sent to me within a month after the inspection had been completed but even up to this moment Toyota has not responded to my email requesting for the report. You can reach out to Toyota and reference File # 220105001224. For the six years I owned the car, i have never been informed of any recall. My car was regularly serviced by Toyota Ourisman Chantilly and Ourisman Toyota Fairfax.

Filed Dec 25, 2018 · Acceleration · 133,993 miles · MD · crash

While entering a parking spot with foot firmly on the brake the vehicle experienced sudden and unanticipated acceleration resulting in the car crashing into a concrete wall and being totaled. Witness corroborated the sound of a the engine at high RPM immediately before the crash.

Filed Feb 15, 2017 · Acceleration, Airbags · 48,000 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. While stationary, the vehicle accelerated rapidly without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a cabinet in front of her house. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the crash. The failure mileage was 48,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 14,000 miles · MA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The driver did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2014 · Acceleration · 19,004 miles · NY

The car started to accelerate when we came to a stop. This is an ongoing problem and no one seems to be able to help. The car has to be turned off before it gets out of control. The consumer stated there has been no resolution or solution for the acceleration problem. Updated 02/25/14

Filed Jun 16, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 5,787 miles · NY

On february 4, 2013 the highlander accelerated three consecutive times. Turned off the engine each time and engine accelerated when coming to a stop each time. On june 16, 2013 the highlander engine accelerated as the car was slowing down before it came to a stop. We have had acceleration problems with two highlanders and two camrys and no answers from toyota as to why accept for them to try and blame it on driver error. When a car is at a stop and accelerating on its own then there is no driver error. Please help us. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 4, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 5,700 miles · NY

When stopping the auto on 3 occasions the engine began racing very strongly....updated 02/07/13 *bf *tr however, while the highlander was being checked, the consumer and her husband experienced sudden acceleration while driving a toyota camry loaner, causing a crash and personal injury. Updatd 02/11/13

Filed Jan 29, 2013 · Acceleration · 8,900 miles · CA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while entering the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the house. The vehicle functioned normally while reversing but upon shifting back into drive, the vehicle again accelerated and crashed into the house. The vehicle was then placed into reverse and then came to a stop when it crashed into a curb, causing the axle to fracture. The driver did not suffer any injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was inspected by the manufacturer who stated that there was no evidence of a defect. The failure and current mileage was 8,900. Updated 2/21/13

Filed Sep 3, 2012 · Acceleration, Brakes · 7,500 miles · CA

Light turned red. I attempted to stop. Brake pedal was rock hard no response. Two more attempts useless. I just continued across the intersection and there was no further event. This was the third event for this car. I refuse to drive it again. I am awaiting a resolution from toyota under a california lemon law dispute.

Filed Aug 16, 2012 · Acceleration · 11,500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 toyota highlander. The contact stated that while attempting to park with the brake pedal depressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and went over the curb. The contact applied the brake with both feet and shifted into park in order to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who sent an engineer to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 11,500.