Tl* the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. While the contact's husband was driving 5 MPH, the vehicle accelerated on its own without depressing the accelerator pedal. The driver depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle kept moving forward. The driver had to apply the emergency brake and shift into park to stop the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The driver had to detach the battery to reset the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to toyota of hollywood (located at 1841 fl-7, hollywood, fl 33021, (866) 332-6839) where it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control), 15v689000 (visibility), and another unknown recall. The contact stated that the failure recurred after leaving the dealer. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer on december 30, 2019 and was informed that the mechanic forgot to reset the software. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 75,605.
2010 Toyota Tundra: sudden unintended acceleration
7 of the 163 complaints about the 2010 Toyota Tundra describe sudden unintended acceleration.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 36,560
- recalls
- 2
Sudden unintended acceleration by model year
What owners say
Turned left at a green light then truck suddenly accelerated to approximately 70 MPH coming to a school zone with lights flashing and busy road ahead I seen parked bmw. The truck was new to me and had slap shifter so when I moved it for neutral it had to be pushed over and up. I just went over and with little time and busy intersection and children. I picked the bmw thought good crash rating. Slammed the over bmw and kept going til struck a power pole breaking it. There was witness behind me stated 'I was driving normal then suddenly accelerated and vier left.' I hit the bmw square with my arms protecting my face which is evident from pictures.
In slow moving traffic, repetitive light gas and light braking. Noticed the brake becoming difficult to depress. Had my left foot stationary on the foot pad, right foot over the brake while rolling forward. Started to drop my right foot on brake as vehicle slowed in front of me and engine suddenly accelerated rapidly as if to full throttle. Pressed on the brake as hard as I could, engine redlined and rear tires started spinning. Popped it in neutral and within a second the engine stopped accelerating out of control. Floor mats were not interfering with any pedals on my immediate inspection after incident. Incident caught on dash/windshield camera.
A sudden acceleration of engine RPM was experienced with the transmission in park and the engine idling. Without touching accelerator pedal, engine rpms increased to 3500 to 4000 for 8-10 seconds before returning to typical idling speed engine would not subsequently respond to depression of accelerator pedal. Toyota repair shop has diagnosed problem as throttle body stuck open. Although nobody was injured or killed in this incident, that doesn't make it any less serious. Perhaps some day, toyota will fix these issues proactively.
Tl*-the contact owns a 2010 toyota tundra. The contact was driving approximately 60 MPH and then brought the vehicle to a complete stop. Upon acceleration, the vehicle lunged forward. The failure occurrence was sporadic. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 14. The current mileage was 5,672.
I have 2010 toyota tundra that has had a sudden acceleration. I was driving down the highway with the cruise set at around 73mph. I had to hit the brake, when I hit the cruise to reinstate the cruise the truck seamed like it went full trouble. My foot was never on the gas and the truck accelerated to over 90 before I canceled the curse control. This has happened only once.
One week after purchasing a 2010 toyota tundra crew max truck, I was at a complete stop at a stop light for at least a minute. I was the second car in line. Suddenly, unexpectedly, my truck lunged forward and hit the car in front of me. Damage was minimal to both cars but there was no reason for the car to move forward. I suspect it due to the electronic accelerator problem associated with toyotas. This was not a floormat issue. I am now faced with a fine and loss of my 40 year safe driver status.
Service bulletins that may apply
- As part of the settlement described above, Toyota will install Smart Stop Technology on the above listed...
- On July 24, 2013, the settlement of claims for Economic Loss arising from allegations of unintended...
- As communicated in mid-June 2013, the Federal Court in Orange County, California continued the Fairness...
- The Federal Court in Orange County, CA today continued a Fairness Hearing regarding the proposed...
- On June 14, 2013 the Federal Court in Orange County, California will conduct a Fairness Hearing regarding...
- Toyota: accelerator pedal sensor assembly information regarding the inspection, removal, and installation,...
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 avalon, model year 2007-2010 camry, model year 2009-2010 corolla, corolla matrix, rav4, model year 2010 highlander, model year 2008-2010 sequoia, and model year 2007-2010 tundra vehicles. Due to the manner in which the friction lever interacts with the sliding surface of the accelerator pedal inside the pedal sensor assembly, the sliding surface of the lever may become smooth during vehicle operation. In this condition, if condensation occurs on the surface, as may occur from heater operation (without A/C) when the pedal assembly is cold, the friction when the accelerator pedal is operated may increase, which may result in the accelerator pedal becoming harder to depress, slower to return, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position.
- Risk
- The accelerator pedal may become hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or, in the worst case, mechanically stuck in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a reinforcement bar in the accelerator pedal which will allow the pedal to operate smoothly. Gm will notify owners for the pontiac vibe please see 10v‑018. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on february 5, 2010 and will be completed on march 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V017000 · Recall details
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 2010 Toyota Tundra sudden acceleration
Is sudden unintended acceleration a common problem on the 2010 Toyota Tundra?
7 of 163 owner complaints about the 2010 Toyota Tundra (4%) mention sudden unintended acceleration. The model year with the most reports is 2008.
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