The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V270000·Announced 2014-05-22

Lexus Recalls 2013 GS 350 for Brake Pedal Switch Failure

Toyota is recalling 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles because a brake pedal switch may fail, causing the vehicle to brake without driver input and increasing crash risk.

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 in the braking system that can cause unintended braking without driver input, significantly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured between June 8, 2012, and December 26, 2012. The recall involves approximately 10,462 vehicles.

In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail. If this switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input and without illuminating the brake lights, which increases the risk of a crash.

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly, which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LEXUS GS 350
Brand
LEXUS
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
10,462

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 (1)

  • GS 350

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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