Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Lexus ES350 - part 1

The contact owns a 2018 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph and making a left turn into a parking lot, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration driving to the opposite side of the parking lot before the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that moments later the vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 66,150.

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The contact owns a 2017 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly backing into a parking space the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the crash. The failure mileage was 7,500.

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I always use cruise control whenever I drive because this would always makes me put on a safety automatic brake whenever I get close to the car next to me. But it seems like my automatic emergency brake is defective which Lexus dealership denies on the inspection when I complain. A lot of times the automatic emergency brake does not work when I use it even when im backing up it suppose to stop but a lot of times im almost at thr brink of hitting something so I have to manually brake. I also texted this to my Lexus assistant manager in Lexus glendale California branch and had it inspected by them but they’ve sit my car in the dealership and at the end of the day told me that its normal. Is it normal to hit a car next to you when youre expecting your car to stop automatically and it does not stop? why do I have this feature and it doesnt work? I hope you can help me becaus ethis car is very expensive and yet it does not guarantee safety!.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. While attempting to leave a driveway, the vehicle independently accelerated without warning. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but required additional brake pressure to slow down the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to Lexus of glendale (located at 1221 s brand blvd, glendale, CA 91204, (818) 507-1300) to be diagnosed, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure or retrieve a fault code. The contact was informed that the failure may have been due to driver error. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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Driving in a storm all the forward looking sensors failed as the sensor became covered with snow and ice. These are the sensors that control collision alert, lane departure alert, cruse control etc. The safety functions most required in bad weather failed.

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The contact owned a 2007 Lexus Es350. While pulling into a parking spot at a very low speed, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed and later deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Was moving slowly in traffic heading toward an intersection (around 15 miles per hour). When I tried to accelerate when two cars in front of me went through the intersection, my car zoomed to around 60 miles per hour (felt like the accelerator went limp). I pumped the power brakes and they would not hold (per Lexus because the car was going to fast for the air brakes). I went through an intersection and swerved around a car and was heading too fast in the lane of traffic that I was going to hit the car in front of me. I turned quickly into a parking lot looking for a place to crash the car because I could not stop it. A car approached me coming in the other end of the parking lot, and I slammed on the brake. When I did that the zoom went out of the car, and the brake held. There were 2 adults and 2 children in that car. (weather conditions were good during this driving period).

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While driving on the interstate with the radar cruise engaged, we were approaching a slower car , another car was in the inside lane adjacent to us and before we could disengage the cruise our Lexus Es350 braked forcefully and the car following had to brake to avoid a collision. . . This is first hand information with no documentation. . . . We had just purchased the vehicle and were on our way home. . . . There are 3 distance settings for the radar cruise and I am not sure which one was active since I had no experience with it. . . . This radar cruise system is the default system which can be deactivated each time the cruise is turned on . . . . It is a package with the pre collision system which was recalled on Nov 3 2015 for sudden braking. . . .

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Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturers recall repair mid June 2015 and months later on while driving a highway rate of speed, the brake pedal was applied, the brake pedal went to the floor and failed to engage which then caused the contact to crash into the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a yard and the insurance company was unable to specify what caused the failure. The air bags did not deploy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was asked to send a technician but the contact received no investigation from the manufacturer. The vehicle was destroyed from the impact of the crash due to the failure. A police report was filed. The contact sustained no major injuries. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 07e082000 (equipment) and 09v388000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was destroyed due to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

I purchased my 2015 Lexus Es350 on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014. On November 27th, I was turning right into a parking space and the vehicle accelerated aggressively on its own causing the car to run over the concrete parking spot stopper and propel 200-300 feet until I hit a palm tree, stopping the car from entering a nearby lake. This caused significant damage to the car. My wife and I were in complete shock as I was unable to stop / control the car - I attempted to pump the brakes multiple times (leaving tire tracks) but the car continued accelerating until we hit the tree. We filed a report w/ the florida sheriff's department. Additionally, the day before (Nov 26th), I noticed the side mirrors on the car did not tilt properly when in reverse - the left mirror tilted down, the right mirror tilted up. This may be a result of the 'mirror switch block' but together with a few other mechanical issues, this leads me to believe the 2-day old car had some significant and dangerous mechanical / electronic issues. I have attached more information about the car and a picture of the parking spot where the acceleration occurred. Please contact me about appropriate next steps related to this significant defect.

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I put the car on d to drive. I stopped at a red light, I brake the car to stop. When the light turned green, I pressed on the gas pedal to drive forward, but the car reversed without me putting on r. The reverse go was slow. When it reversed, I tried to stop the car car by pressing on the brake pedal, but I could not stop the car that way. I had to turn off the car to stop the reverse. The car reversed like that both times sporadically on two consecutive days - on 11. 11. 2014 and on the morning of 11. 12. 2014. My car was under warranty. I brought it to the service of Lexus at longo on the evening of 11. 12. 2014, which is where the vehicle was bought. They found no problem with the car, charge me money, and gave the car back to me the next day. I believe that the car needs more investigation. I am afraid of the sporadic reversal of the car while it is on d. I am further afraid that at high freeway speed, the problem it could cause is even more dangerous.

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The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Es350. While accelerating from a stop light and attempting to avoid a curb on the left, the contact veered to the right and crashed into the driver side of another vehicle. When the contact attempted to steer to the left, the vehicle independently accelerated and rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained leg injuries and the rear driver side passenger sustained head injuries. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.

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We currently have allstate for insurance and they have this item called the drivewise. This device fits in the obd ii port under the steering column. This device created multiple communications errors within the computers for the car. After reading up on this, it seems that many people are having this issue in many makes/models. The vehicle shifted funny into another gear on its own. The instrument cluster was not working and would not light up. The radio would not work at all and the sunroof was making a funny noise. The speakers were making a crackling sound and the a/c wasn't working. The heated and cooled seats were not working. After bringing the vehicle into the Lexus dealer they could see that the vehicle was having multiple communications issues between the computer systems. This device is a safety concern and we will not continue using it. Everything is back to normal now that the device has been removed. Had we not been proactive about this, the device could have caused an accident. Potentially harming someone. This is a very serious concern we have and I feel that someone should do more research on the product.

Low oil light came on. . Still had 400 miles on sticker. . Took to Lexus dealer, advised them I noticed oil leaks on my driveway& please check any problems with why my light should be on. . Lexus changed oil, filter &inspection. . Said all is good. . 3 weeks later less than 2 blocks from home. . Engine oil light came on, stopped to turn onto my road. Low oil pressure, than hit driveway vsc on. . There have been numerous complaints w/both Lexus & Toyota (Lexus. Limited service campaign 923 lsc 9lh). My engine is now ruined. Cost est to repair. . $6,000. 00 to $10,000. Purchashed from a Toyota dealer. . Neither the Lexus dealership nor the Toyota dealership are willing to help. . Both are aware of this plastic. . Vvti oil hose and has replaced with a metal line. . On later models. . . . I have had the car for 93 days. I also have the accelerator issue (sticking). . Not told this when I purchased car and faulty passenger air bags and faulty brake pads. . This is not only total dishonesty, but had I been on a long bridge that I had just crossed. . I would have driven off the bridge, as the steering locked up!! please any help/assistance will be appreciated. I am having to rent a car, as I work on the road every day. . I thank you so very much, in advance!! blessings.

2011 Lexus Es350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle acceleration problems. The consumer stated when her husband moved the gear from park, to drive, the vehicle shot out like a rocket. The vehicle went through and broke an iron gate, smashed some electrical equipment, took down a tree and another one fell on top of the vehicle crushing and breaking the driver's side window. The vehicle finally stopped under the stairway to an upstairs condo wall. The consumer believed the vehicle went airborne at some point. The vehicle was totaled. Also, the air bags did not deploy.

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The contact owns a 2012 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while attempting to enter a parking space, the vehicle exhibited an abnormal noise as the accelerator pedal traveled to the floorboard unusually. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into a restraining wall. The contact was reported injured. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but had not been inspected. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that he had not experienced the failure prior to the crash. The failure and the current mileages were 7,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that while parking the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and accelerated abnormally. The vehicle traveled over a curb and crashed into a wall. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact did not sustain any injuries. There was a police report filed of the incident. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The contact stated that vehicle had been previously repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: pedal entrapment). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 11,000. The current mileage was 13,000. Updated 09/05/lj.

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Es350. The contact was reversing from a residential garage. As the brakes were applied and the contact shifted from reverse to drive, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact crashed into a brick wall and sustained injuries to the left leg. The crash caused damaged the contact’s home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a lot by the insurance company and deemed destroyed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

When I was going to park my car in the box in front of the hotel room, I touched the accelerator slightly to advance the two meters distant to be properly parked, then the accelerator run in high speed the brakes did not respond. To reduce the impact, I turned the wheel to the right and crashed into the hotel wall. People from Lexus is making an investigation. The question is how confident is that investigation. The car was check the day before for 15,000 miles check. I live now in durango, mexico and just came to have my car checked.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact stated that when coasting into a parking space the vehicle suddenly surged forward and crashed into two parked vehicles. The contact nor her passenger were injured. The police were notified and a report was filed. There were no occupants in any of the vehicles that were parked. The vehicle was towed to a dealer so that they could investigate the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact was driving 40 mph when the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact applied the brakes but to no avail. He then began shifting several gears which eventually brought the vehicle to a stop. The vehicle was towed to the dealer ye the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Es350. The contact was driving 5 mph and preparing to stop at a light when the vehicle surged forward. The contact stated that the engine exhibited an unusual increase in rpms when the failure occurred. The local dealer was contact and they referred the contact to the manufacturer. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 09v388000 (vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal). The contact stated that the recall repair was performed prior to the failure. The vehicle was not further inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was 14,000.

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus Es350 with 15,600 miles. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph and releasing his foot off of the accelerator pedal the vehicle would not decrease in speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they could not determine the cause of failure. Updated 01/31/11 the consumer also stated the navigation system was inoperative. Updated 02/03/11 upated 02/14/11.

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The car acceleration is out of control. This has been going on for 4 years now. My car was 2 years old when it started. I have taken the car to several Lexus dealerships and they played as if I was crazy or if I was imagining the problem. My daughter and I was almost ejected from the car while I was traveling at a high rate of speed. The car caused us to hit our heads against the windshield. I'm terrified of driving the car but I have no other means of transportation. The head mechanic at an alexandria Lexus told me that this has happened repeated on my make and model of car. He said, at one point Lexus was fixing the car but have since stopped. I told him this was not fair to me. I feel my life and my families life is in danger. I paid lots of money for what is suppose to be a quality vehicle and its totally unsafe. After speaking with the supervisor I begin to research my problem more. I'm not the only one with this problem. Does someone have to die before this problem is resolved? I'm sharing this information with my family. If anything happens to me in this vehicle, I want Lexus held responsible. I have called the corporate office and the young lady on the phone was rude and nasty. She told me she was Lexus and she was not going to help me at all. The rpm on the vehicle swing all the way to the right and the vehicle does not move. When the vehicle moves, it shots like its being fired out of a cannon. This is dangerous. I'm afraid!!! but I have no other car to get to work. I purchased a new transmission thinking this was the problem and I've purchased other parts. Nothing has worked. This is serious and someone needs to do something. I paid over $40k for a danger to myself and my family. I have two teens about to drive. I want my car fixed or replaced.

I own a 2008 Lexus ES-350 - it had a recall for acceleration problems which they adjusted the gas pedal. About 3 weeks ago I pulled up to the office at my apt complex, had my foot on the brake and car continued to go forward, went over the curb and knocked down the leasing sign. I put the car in reverse still with my foot on the brake and car continued to go backwards, then put car in neutral and finally car stopped. Lexus customer service and my insurance company examined the car and said there was nothing wrong with the car. If that is true why did the car continue to go forward with my foot on the brake.

2007 Lexus ES 350 - unintended rpm surge to 6000 rpm occurred at a traffic light stop. Immediate action taken to stop the engine by pressing the starter button killed/cut the engine. The rpm surge was sudden and unexplained - and accelerator pedal was not touched during this occurrence.

My Lexus ES 350, 2007 model, accelerated twice when I removed my foot from the gas pedal. It would cut off (decelerate) only if I press the brake pedal. The recall was completed on 2/25/2010. Removing foot off the gas pedal does not slow the vehicle infact it accelerated twice. It works in some cases. The speed was 30/40 .

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ES 350. The contact stated while stopped at a stop light her foot came off the brake pedal and the vehicle accelerated and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle received damage to the front end. No one was injured during the crash and a police report was not filed. The contact called the manufacturer and the manufacturer stated the crash was due to driver error. The contact stated the vehicle has lunged forward more than once while driving. The failure mileage was 29,750.

I had two recalls done on my auto on March 4, 2010. These recalls dealt with the acceleration pedal and an oil line. Since the recall of the acceleration pedal was done my car on occasion has stalled when the pedal is depressed. It will hesitate while I depress the pedal up to an inch or so. Finally it will start to creep and then finally start moving. This has happened twice when I was entering an interstate highway and again as I pulled away from the curb of my house. Additionally, the transmission shifting is very erratic at times. Once again all of this started after I had the recall done. Before this my auto ran perfectly with no issues other than an occasional hard down shift when coming to a stop. I have been to the Lexus dealership in frederick, CO twice. They are unable to address these problems in a satisfactory manner. The acceleration delay is a safety issue and needs to be addressed by Toyota.

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Es350. Upon starting the vehicle, it would shake violently and the engine would roar loudly, the check engine light would also illuminate. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they could not duplicate the failure; however, they did perform an open recall, NHTSA campaign id number: 09v388000: vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal. She noticed that even when slightly depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle would rapidly pick up speed beyond what it should. The current and failure mileages were approximately 12,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus Es350. The contact states she just recently had the recall done for the accelerator pedal. The contract states before having her vehicle repaired it had no problems and it was driving fine. The contact states now when she takes her foot off of the brake the vehicle does not seem to stop like it use to. The failure and current was 14,642.

I drive a Lexus 350 2007 that was just put through the recall repair last week. It still accelerates without me pushing the pedal. Just suddenly revs up. It's not the pedal like Toyota says. The pedal does not move.

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Es350. The contact stated he took his vehicle in for the remedy on the entrapment pedal and he did not realized that they would shortened the accelerator pedal. He is disappointed in the results and what they did to the pedal he is not comfortable driving the vehicle. The Toyota manufacturer and dealer did not inform him of exactly what the fix would be on the vehicle. The Toyota manufacturer inform him that NHTSA said it was acceptable for them to cut the accelerator pedal off. The dealer also stated they cannot modify the pedal. The failure mileage was 3,000.

The contact owns a 2009 Lexus Es350. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph entering the highway. A sudden increase of acceleration caused the speed to increase to over 60 mph. The brakes were depressed and the vehicle slowed down. The vehicle continued in operation. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact is waiting on a response from the dealer for the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 11,500.