The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V115000·Announced 2011-02-24

Lexus Recalls 2006-2007 GS Models Due to Accelerator Pedal Interference

Toyota is recalling 2006-2007 Lexus GS300 and GS350 AWD vehicles because a floor carpet pad may interfere with the accelerator pedal, potentially causing it to stick.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (accelerator pedal interference) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006 and 2007 Lexus GS300 and GS350 all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles. The recall involves approximately 19,647 vehicles.

The defect involves a plastic pad embedded in the floor carpet that may interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal. This interference could cause the accelerator pedal to temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than returning to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds, making it difficult to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

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 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS GS300, GS 350
Brand
LEXUS
Affected units
19,647

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • GS300
  • GS 350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.