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Active Recalls (3)

19V741000 Oct 17, 2019 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Si...

17V006000 Jan 9, 2017 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, an...

16V340000 May 23, 2016 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 an...

Complaints

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Oct 15, 2019 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SOFT, DETERIORATING, AND MELTING. ALSO, THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HERRIN-GEAR INFINITI (685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, (601) 354-4900) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Oct 15, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SOFT, DETERIORATING, AND MELTING. ALSO, THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HERRIN-GEAR INFINITI (685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, (601) 354-4900) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Oct 15, 2019 Electrical System 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SOFT, DETERIORATING, AND MELTING. ALSO, THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HERRIN-GEAR INFINITI (685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, (601) 354-4900) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Oct 15, 2019 Structure 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SOFT, DETERIORATING, AND MELTING. ALSO, THE TPMS WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED HERRIN-GEAR INFINITI (685 HIGH ST, JACKSON, MS 39202, (601) 354-4900) AND INFORMED THEM OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Aug 23, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

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 (LO...

Aug 23, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 100,000 mi

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 (LO...

Aug 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

DASH OF A 2007 LEXUS ES350 IS MELTING IN SUN. DASH IS STICKY AND SHINES. SHINE BOTHERS MY VISION . DANGEROUS DRIVING THE CAR.

Aug 8, 2019 Unknown Or Other 89,000 mi

DASH OF A 2007 LEXUS ES350 IS MELTING IN SUN. DASH IS STICKY AND SHINES. SHINE BOTHERS MY VISION . DANGEROUS DRIVING THE CAR.

Jul 8, 2019 Tires 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350 EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ECSTA LX PLATINUM TIRES, SIZE: 215/557R17 (NA). FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW AND INSTALLED ON JUNE20,2016. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TIRES BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE DRIVER COULD BARELY STEER AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING D...

Jul 8, 2019 Tires 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350 EQUIPPED WITH KUMHO ECSTA LX PLATINUM TIRES, SIZE: 215/557R17 (NA). FOUR TIRES WERE PURCHASED NEW AND INSTALLED ON JUNE20,2016. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TIRES BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE DRIVER COULD BARELY STEER AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWING D...

May 6, 2019 Structure

2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STICKY, MELTING DASHBOARD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED A GLARE CREATING VISIBILITY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION OR RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD THAT EXPIRED IN MAY OF 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

May 6, 2019 Structure

2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO STICKY, MELTING DASHBOARD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE DASHBOARD HAS DEVELOPED A GLARE CREATING VISIBILITY ISSUES. THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE WARRANTY EXTENSION OR RECALL FOR THE DASHBOARD THAT EXPIRED IN MAY OF 2017. THE MANUFACTURER WAS...

Apr 29, 2019 Engine 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE OIL LEVEL LOWERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND UNABLE TO HOLD OIL TO REDUCE EMISSION CONTROL OF THE ENG...

Apr 29, 2019 Engine 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD STARTED, THE ENGINE MADE A LOUD RATTLING NOISE. ALSO, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE OIL LEVEL LOWERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAM SHAFT GEAR ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND UNABLE TO HOLD OIL TO REDUCE EMISSION CONTROL OF THE ENG...

Feb 23, 2019 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT DOORS UNLOCK THEMSELVES. ITS BEEN HAPPENING OFTEN OVER 3 YEARS.THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. WHILE PARKED, ALARM SOUNDS ITSELF. TODAY IT HAPPENED TWO TIMES. THIS IS NEW.

Feb 23, 2019 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, FRONT DOORS UNLOCK THEMSELVES. ITS BEEN HAPPENING OFTEN OVER 3 YEARS.THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR. WHILE PARKED, ALARM SOUNDS ITSELF. TODAY IT HAPPENED TWO TIMES. THIS IS NEW.

Dec 28, 2018 Air Bags

DASHBOARD MELTED. WHILE DRIVING, CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AS A RESULT OF THIS UNSAFE CONDITION.

Dec 28, 2018 Air Bags

DASHBOARD MELTED. WHILE DRIVING, CANNOT SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD AS A RESULT OF THIS UNSAFE CONDITION.

Oct 3, 2018 Engine 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Oct 3, 2018 Engine 114,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THEY DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Sep 13, 2018 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

THE ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING WITH MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IS WHILE IM IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF LEAVING THE STREET COMPLETELY DARK PUTTING ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF THEN ON AGAIN AND THATS WHEN THE...

Sep 13, 2018 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

THE ISSUE THAT I AM HAVING WITH MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IS WHILE IM IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY OR STREET BOTH OF MY HEADLIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF LEAVING THE STREET COMPLETELY DARK PUTTING ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK FOR AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE TO MANUALLY TURN THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF THEN ON AGAIN AND THATS WHEN THE...

Sep 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 62,000 mi

DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2018 MY DASHBOARD TOP MELTED AND RELEASED AN OBNOXIOUS SMELL. NOW WHEN DRIVING FACING THE SUN THERE IS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT PROHIBITS A CLEAR VIEW WHILE DRIVING CREATING VARIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS. TO OVERCOME THIS HAZARD THE DRIVER HAS TO PUT ON SUN GLASSES AND IF D...

Sep 12, 2018 Unknown Or Other 62,000 mi

DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2018 MY DASHBOARD TOP MELTED AND RELEASED AN OBNOXIOUS SMELL. NOW WHEN DRIVING FACING THE SUN THERE IS A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT PROHIBITS A CLEAR VIEW WHILE DRIVING CREATING VARIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS. TO OVERCOME THIS HAZARD THE DRIVER HAS TO PUT ON SUN GLASSES AND IF D...

Aug 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 134,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS MELTING. I WAS TOLD I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A RECALL LETTER. I DID NOT RECEIVE A LETTER PERTAINING TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH. IT IS BETWEEN 96 TO 100% FOR MONTHS HERE AND THE DASH GETS SO HOT EVEN TO TOUCH IT. . I PUT A SUNSCREEN OVER WINDSHIELD AND PUNCTURES IT. I AM NOT ASKI...

Aug 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other 134,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS MELTING. I WAS TOLD I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN A RECALL LETTER. I DID NOT RECEIVE A LETTER PERTAINING TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DASH. IT IS BETWEEN 96 TO 100% FOR MONTHS HERE AND THE DASH GETS SO HOT EVEN TO TOUCH IT. . I PUT A SUNSCREEN OVER WINDSHIELD AND PUNCTURES IT. I AM NOT ASKI...

May 29, 2018 Air Bags Crash 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY THAT DID NOT...

May 29, 2018 Air Bags Crash 91,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A NECK INJURY THAT DID NOT...

May 10, 2018 Power Train 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND FOR THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION DRIVE TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING...

May 10, 2018 Power Train 220,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND DECELERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP WHERE FAILURE CODES WERE FOUND FOR THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM AND TRANSMISSION DRIVE TRAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING...

May 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN I WENT TO RAISE IT. THE WINDOW DIDN'T BREAK, AND I MADE IT HOME AND REINSTALLED IT AND HELD IT IN WITH TAPE. THIS HAPPENED LAST WINTER. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS, ESPECIALLY IN THE LEXUS FORUMS, AND THIS H...

May 3, 2018 Unknown Or Other 68,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, MY FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL OUT OF THE CAR WHEN I WENT TO RAISE IT. THE WINDOW DIDN'T BREAK, AND I MADE IT HOME AND REINSTALLED IT AND HELD IT IN WITH TAPE. THIS HAPPENED LAST WINTER. I HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THIS, ESPECIALLY IN THE LEXUS FORUMS, AND THIS H...

Feb 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY AND SHINY. A VOLUNTARY WARRANTY SERVICE RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE CONDITION PRODUCES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. WARRANTY EXTENSION REIMBURSEMENT OFFER EXPIRED IN MAY 2017. MY CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. RECEIVED SERVICE NOTE AND JUST SET IT ASI...

Feb 15, 2018 Unknown Or Other 80,000 mi

DASHBOARD IS VERY STICKY AND SHINY. A VOLUNTARY WARRANTY SERVICE RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE CONDITION PRODUCES A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH IS VERY DANGEROUS. WARRANTY EXTENSION REIMBURSEMENT OFFER EXPIRED IN MAY 2017. MY CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED FOR 2 1/2 YEARS. RECEIVED SERVICE NOTE AND JUST SET IT ASI...

Dec 29, 2017 Air Bags 73,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, THIS IS A HIGH RISK TO THE POTENTIALLY INJURY OF MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS. TIME FRAME TO RESOLVE THIS HAS BEEN UNACCEPTABLE. AIRBAG LIGHT IS CURRENLTY ON

Dec 29, 2017 Air Bags 73,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL, THIS IS A HIGH RISK TO THE POTENTIALLY INJURY OF MYSELF AND MY PASSENGERS. TIME FRAME TO RESOLVE THIS HAS BEEN UNACCEPTABLE. AIRBAG LIGHT IS CURRENLTY ON

Nov 30, 2017 Air Bags 41,379 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (HENDRICK TOYOTA NORTH CHARLESTON, 7151 RIVERS AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU FAILED AND NEEDE...

Nov 30, 2017 Air Bags 41,379 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR WAS CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (HENDRICK TOYOTA NORTH CHARLESTON, 7151 RIVERS AVENUE, NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29406) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECU FAILED AND NEEDE...

Nov 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 96,588 mi

MELTING DASHBOARD. SUN REFLEXTING OFF MAKING VISIBILTY 0 VERY DANGEROUS TO SEE ROAD. I HAVE NOTIFIED LEXUS THEY TOLD THE REPAIR DATE EXPIRED5/31/ 17, I RECIEVED NOTIFICATION NO NOTIFICATION OF THIS REPAIR NOTICE. I DONT KNOW WHEN IT WAS MAILED OUT BUT IT SEEMS OWNERS MUST ONLY GOTTEN A 6 MOTHS NOT...

Nov 25, 2017 Unknown Or Other 96,588 mi

MELTING DASHBOARD. SUN REFLEXTING OFF MAKING VISIBILTY 0 VERY DANGEROUS TO SEE ROAD. I HAVE NOTIFIED LEXUS THEY TOLD THE REPAIR DATE EXPIRED5/31/ 17, I RECIEVED NOTIFICATION NO NOTIFICATION OF THIS REPAIR NOTICE. I DONT KNOW WHEN IT WAS MAILED OUT BUT IT SEEMS OWNERS MUST ONLY GOTTEN A 6 MOTHS NOT...

Nov 22, 2017 Air Bags 83,000 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2005 LEXUS ES350 IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TAKATA. AS OF TODAY NOVEMBER 22, 2017, MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT BEING RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE REPLACE THE DEFECT AIRBAG. ALSO, MY DRIVER SIDE BACKSEAT SEATBELT IS NOT HOLD ON WHEN LATCHED IN. I ...

Nov 22, 2017 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2005 LEXUS ES350 IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TAKATA. AS OF TODAY NOVEMBER 22, 2017, MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT BEING RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE REPLACE THE DEFECT AIRBAG. ALSO, MY DRIVER SIDE BACKSEAT SEATBELT IS NOT HOLD ON WHEN LATCHED IN. I ...

Nov 22, 2017 Air Bags 83,000 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2005 LEXUS ES350 IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TAKATA. AS OF TODAY NOVEMBER 22, 2017, MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT BEING RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE REPLACE THE DEFECT AIRBAG. ALSO, MY DRIVER SIDE BACKSEAT SEATBELT IS NOT HOLD ON WHEN LATCHED IN. I ...

Nov 22, 2017 Seat Belts 83,000 mi

MY VEHICLE, 2005 LEXUS ES350 IS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TAKATA. AS OF TODAY NOVEMBER 22, 2017, MY VEHICLE IS STILL NOT BEING RECALL BY THE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE REPLACE THE DEFECT AIRBAG. ALSO, MY DRIVER SIDE BACKSEAT SEATBELT IS NOT HOLD ON WHEN LATCHED IN. I ...

Nov 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEA...

Nov 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEA...

Nov 17, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAGS HAVEN'T BEEN REPLACED AS OF 11/17/2017

Nov 17, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - AIRBAGS HAVEN'T BEEN REPLACED AS OF 11/17/2017

Nov 8, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). ATLANTA TOYOTA (2345 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 872-0087) WAS CALLED ON SEVERAL...

Nov 8, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS E350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO MENTIONED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). ATLANTA TOYOTA (2345 PLEASANT HILL RD, DULUTH, GA 30096 (770) 872-0087) WAS CALLED ON SEVERAL...

Oct 26, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEA...

Oct 26, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEA...

Oct 25, 2017 Air Bags 160,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NOT DONE.

Oct 25, 2017 Air Bags 160,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NOT DONE.

Oct 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - CAR HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS UNSAFE OVER 10 MONTHS AGO. PASSENGERS NOT PERMITTED IN FRONT SEAT. NO ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO FIX. DELAY IN REPAIR IS BASICALLY WAITING FOR CAR TO BE RETIRED.

Oct 24, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - CAR HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS UNSAFE OVER 10 MONTHS AGO. PASSENGERS NOT PERMITTED IN FRONT SEAT. NO ADDITIONAL NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO FIX. DELAY IN REPAIR IS BASICALLY WAITING FOR CAR TO BE RETIRED.

Oct 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS O...

Oct 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS O...

Oct 18, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF LOUISVILLE IN L...

Oct 18, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF LOUISVILLE IN L...

Oct 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL D...

Oct 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL D...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Sep 27, 2017 Structure 58,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO MELT AND CAUSED A GLARE THAT DISTRACTED THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MUNGENAST LEXUS DEALER (13700 MANCHESTER RD, MANCHESTER, MO 63011; 314-822-7681) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD...

Sep 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Sep 27, 2017 Structure 58,700 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO MELT AND CAUSED A GLARE THAT DISTRACTED THE CONTACT WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MUNGENAST LEXUS DEALER (13700 MANCHESTER RD, MANCHESTER, MO 63011; 314-822-7681) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASHBOARD...

Sep 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2016. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF ROUTE 10, 130 NJ-10, WHIPPANY, NJ, 07981) ST...

Sep 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LEX...

Sep 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2016. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF ROUTE 10, 130 NJ-10, WHIPPANY, NJ, 07981) ST...

Sep 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LEX...

Sep 20, 2017 Air Bags 62,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WILKIE LEXUS IN ARDMORE, PA, 610-365-1271) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE CONTAC...

Sep 20, 2017 Wheels 62,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WILKIE LEXUS IN ARDMORE, PA, 610-365-1271) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE CONTAC...

Sep 20, 2017 Air Bags 62,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WILKIE LEXUS IN ARDMORE, PA, 610-365-1271) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE CONTAC...

Sep 20, 2017 Wheels 62,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WILKIE LEXUS IN ARDMORE, PA, 610-365-1271) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE THE CONTAC...

Sep 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF LOUISVI...

Sep 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LEXUS OF LOUISVI...

Sep 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS N...

Sep 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS N...

Sep 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIEVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2016. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF SHREVEPORT BOSSIER CITY, 2901 BENTON RD, BO...

Sep 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIEVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN JULY OF 2016. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF SHREVEPORT BOSSIER CITY, 2901 BENTON RD, BO...

Sep 2, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- KUNI LEXUS AT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO ADVISED ME SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT MY ES350 WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED IN SEPTEMBER 2017. THEY ARE NOW TELLING ME THAT IT WON'T BE REPAIRED UNTIL DECEMBER 2017. THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT I SHOULD NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SE...

Sep 2, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL- KUNI LEXUS AT COLORADO SPRINGS, CO ADVISED ME SEVERAL MONTHS AGO THAT MY ES350 WAS SCHEDULED TO BE REPAIRED IN SEPTEMBER 2017. THEY ARE NOW TELLING ME THAT IT WON'T BE REPAIRED UNTIL DECEMBER 2017. THEY NOTIFIED ME THAT I SHOULD NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SE...

Aug 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MEADE L...

Aug 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEA...

Aug 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MEADE L...

Aug 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEA...

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LEXU...

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3400000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

CAN NOT GET INTO WEB SITE TO COMPLETE FORMS FOR RECALL REFUND.

Aug 21, 2017 Structure 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GLARE CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD THAT OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE REFLECTION OF THE SUN ONTO THE DASHBOARD CREATED A GLARE. THE SUNLIGHT WAS REFLECTED FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH PREVENTED...

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LEXU...

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3400000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN...

Aug 21, 2017 Air Bags

CAN NOT GET INTO WEB SITE TO COMPLETE FORMS FOR RECALL REFUND.

Aug 21, 2017 Structure 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A GLARE CAME FROM THE DASHBOARD THAT OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VISION. THE REFLECTION OF THE SUN ONTO THE DASHBOARD CREATED A GLARE. THE SUNLIGHT WAS REFLECTED FROM THE DASHBOARD ONTO THE WINDSHIELD, WHICH PREVENTED...

Aug 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MAY OF 2017. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MAN...

Aug 9, 2017 Air Bags 160,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ITS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS SINCE ORIGINALLY RECEIVING CORRESPONDENCE FROM LEXUS ABOUT THE RECALLED AIR BAGS. I'VE CALLED CORPORATE AND LOCAL DEALERS AT LEAST ONCE PER QUARTER TO CHECK STATUS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY IF THE PRODUCTS HAD BEEN DELIVERED TO A REMEDY. I JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NO...

Aug 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN MAY OF 2017. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED OR MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MAN...

Aug 9, 2017 Air Bags 160,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL ITS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS SINCE ORIGINALLY RECEIVING CORRESPONDENCE FROM LEXUS ABOUT THE RECALLED AIR BAGS. I'VE CALLED CORPORATE AND LOCAL DEALERS AT LEAST ONCE PER QUARTER TO CHECK STATUS AND MORE IMPORTANTLY IF THE PRODUCTS HAD BEEN DELIVERED TO A REMEDY. I JUST RECEIVED ANOTHER NO...

Aug 7, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-340 & 17V-006 AIR BAGS-PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Aug 7, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-340 & 17V-006 AIR BAGS-PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Aug 4, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Aug 4, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Aug 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Aug 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT'S MOTHER OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Jul 31, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Jul 31, 2017 Air Bags 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED EVER SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ...

Jul 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE...

Jul 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN FEBRUARY OF 2017. THE DEALER (HE...

Jul 11, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN FEBRUARY OF 2017. THE DEALER (HE...

Jul 7, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PERFORMANCE LEXUS RIVERCENTER (633 W 3RD ST, COVINGTON, KY 41011) TWICE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS FOR...

Jul 7, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED PERFORMANCE LEXUS RIVERCENTER (633 W 3RD ST, COVINGTON, KY 41011) TWICE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS FOR...

Jul 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Jul 6, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL". I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN JULY 2007 AND THIS AIRBAG PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NO. NHTSA 16V-340 WHICH RECOMMENDED NOT RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSEMGER SEAT. HOW PRACTICAL IS THIS? IF THESE CARS ARE DANGEROUS THEN GIVE US A LOANER UN...

Jul 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP...

Jul 6, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL". I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN JULY 2007 AND THIS AIRBAG PROBLEM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NO. NHTSA 16V-340 WHICH RECOMMENDED NOT RIDING IN THE FRONT PASSEMGER SEAT. HOW PRACTICAL IS THIS? IF THESE CARS ARE DANGEROUS THEN GIVE US A LOANER UN...

Jul 2, 2017 Air Bags

MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IS UNDER RECALL FOR A FAULTY TAKATA PASSENGER AIR BAG. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT DATE FOR THIS AIR BAG FROM MY TOYOTA DEALER; I.E., LEXUS OF WAYZATA, 16100 WAYZATA BLVD., WAYZATA, MN 55391, (952) 475-6111. I UNDERSTAND THAT HAVING AN OLDER MODEL VEHICLE PUTS MY P...

Jul 2, 2017 Air Bags

MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IS UNDER RECALL FOR A FAULTY TAKATA PASSENGER AIR BAG. I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT DATE FOR THIS AIR BAG FROM MY TOYOTA DEALER; I.E., LEXUS OF WAYZATA, 16100 WAYZATA BLVD., WAYZATA, MN 55391, (952) 475-6111. I UNDERSTAND THAT HAVING AN OLDER MODEL VEHICLE PUTS MY P...

Jun 28, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE AIRBAG DANGER MID JANUARY 2017. MY LEXUS DEALER - NEW COUNTRY LATHAM HAS REFUSED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS UNACCEPTABLE TO PERMIT THE DELAY OF THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LIMIT THE USE OF THE VEHICLE TO BACK SEAT PASSENGERS.

Jun 28, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE AIRBAG DANGER MID JANUARY 2017. MY LEXUS DEALER - NEW COUNTRY LATHAM HAS REFUSED TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. IT SEEMS UNACCEPTABLE TO PERMIT THE DELAY OF THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LIMIT THE USE OF THE VEHICLE TO BACK SEAT PASSENGERS.

Jun 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (KUNI LEXUS OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 5150 S QUEBEC...

Jun 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (KUNI LEXUS OF GREENWOOD VILLAGE, 5150 S QUEBEC...

Jun 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CHERRY HILL ...

Jun 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CHERRY HILL ...

Jun 13, 2017 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES ON REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD

Jun 13, 2017 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES ON REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD

Jun 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA...

Jun 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA...

May 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE...

May 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALE...

May 24, 2017 Engine

WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER BUYING AND OWNING FOR A YEAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR I ENDED UP HAVING TO BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND GETTING STUCK WITH A LIEN FOR THE LEXUS IN WHICH THE CAR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. ...

May 24, 2017 Engine

WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER BUYING AND OWNING FOR A YEAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR NUMEROUS REPAIRS OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR I ENDED UP HAVING TO BUY ANOTHER VEHICLE AND GETTING STUCK WITH A LIEN FOR THE LEXUS IN WHICH THE CAR IS NON-FUNCTIONAL. ...

May 19, 2017 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAD BEEN OVER 5 MONTHS AND THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE AIRBAG RECALL. UPDATED 05/19/2017 *JS

May 19, 2017 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED IT HAD BEEN OVER 5 MONTHS AND THE PARTS WERE STILL UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE AIRBAG RECALL. UPDATED 05/19/2017 *JS

May 8, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

May 8, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

May 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER C...

May 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER C...

Apr 28, 2017 Air Bags

PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR ERROR CODE WAS DETECTED AND NOW AIRBAG LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE DASHBOARD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE TO HELP PAY FOR IT AND THEY DENIED THE REQUEST. THE DEALER IS CHARGING $1800 FOR THE PART AND $800 FOR LABOR. I JUST GOT MY TRANSMISSION REB...

Apr 28, 2017 Air Bags

PASSENGER OCCUPANCY SENSOR ERROR CODE WAS DETECTED AND NOW AIRBAG LIGHT IS TURNED ON THE DASHBOARD. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND CALLED THE CORPORATE OFFICE TO HELP PAY FOR IT AND THEY DENIED THE REQUEST. THE DEALER IS CHARGING $1800 FOR THE PART AND $800 FOR LABOR. I JUST GOT MY TRANSMISSION REB...

Apr 27, 2017 Air Bags

GOT A NOTICE FROM LEXUS ABOUT THE SAFETY RECALL HOWEVER I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER LONGO LEXUS MORE THAN 4 MONTHS AGO INFORMING THEM THAT I HAD READ ABOUT THE RECALL AND WANTED TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN. I WAS INFORMED THAT I COULD NOT BRING IT IN AT THAT TIME BUT TO NOT LET ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER ...

Apr 27, 2017 Air Bags

GOT A NOTICE FROM LEXUS ABOUT THE SAFETY RECALL HOWEVER I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER LONGO LEXUS MORE THAN 4 MONTHS AGO INFORMING THEM THAT I HAD READ ABOUT THE RECALL AND WANTED TO BRING MY VEHICLE IN. I WAS INFORMED THAT I COULD NOT BRING IT IN AT THAT TIME BUT TO NOT LET ANYONE SIT IN THE PASSENGER ...

Apr 26, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" NOTIFIED ALMOST A YEAR AGO ABOUT RECALL AND ADVISED NOT TO RIDE ANYONE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HAS CHECKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASIONS TO CHECK ON GETTING AIRBAG REPLACED. TOLD THAT REPLACEMENTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. NOW WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THIS COULD TAKE SEVER...

Apr 26, 2017 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" NOTIFIED ALMOST A YEAR AGO ABOUT RECALL AND ADVISED NOT TO RIDE ANYONE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. HAS CHECKED WITH THE DEALERSHIP ON 2 OCCASIONS TO CHECK ON GETTING AIRBAG REPLACED. TOLD THAT REPLACEMENTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. NOW WE ARE BEING TOLD THAT THIS COULD TAKE SEVER...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NETS CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MA...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags 89,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" RECEIVE NOTICE OF RECALL FOR AIRBAG INFLATOR DEFECT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE ABOUT 8 OR 10 MONTHS AGO. STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PART AND IT'S EXCEEDING WAY BEYOND TIME IS SHOULD HAVE BE REMEDIED. RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE ON APRIL 21, 2017. SPOKE TO SALES PERSON ON APRIL 25, 20...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NETS CAMPAIGN NUMBER: (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MA...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Apr 25, 2017 Air Bags 89,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" RECEIVE NOTICE OF RECALL FOR AIRBAG INFLATOR DEFECT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF VEHICLE ABOUT 8 OR 10 MONTHS AGO. STILL WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PART AND IT'S EXCEEDING WAY BEYOND TIME IS SHOULD HAVE BE REMEDIED. RECEIVED SECOND NOTICE ON APRIL 21, 2017. SPOKE TO SALES PERSON ON APRIL 25, 20...

Apr 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Apr 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Apr 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD N...

Apr 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD N...

Apr 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR....

Apr 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR....

Apr 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Apr 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Apr 13, 2017 Air Bags 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED ...

Apr 13, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: BASED ON THE LOSS OF UTILITY OF THE PASSENGER SEAT, LEXUS IS TAKING TOO LONG TO REMEDY THE AIR BAG PROBLEM. ALSO, LEXUS JUST ISSUING AN INTERIM NOTICE, WITHOUT A PLANNED DATE OF FIX IS UNACCEPTABLE AND AT A MINIMUM POOR CUSTOMER RELATIONS.

Apr 13, 2017 Air Bags 76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED ...

Apr 13, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: BASED ON THE LOSS OF UTILITY OF THE PASSENGER SEAT, LEXUS IS TAKING TOO LONG TO REMEDY THE AIR BAG PROBLEM. ALSO, LEXUS JUST ISSUING AN INTERIM NOTICE, WITHOUT A PLANNED DATE OF FIX IS UNACCEPTABLE AND AT A MINIMUM POOR CUSTOMER RELATIONS.

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAGS; HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF ...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PAR...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) FOR THE FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAGS; HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF ...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PAR...

Apr 5, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Apr 3, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT...

Mar 30, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Mar 30, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE M...

Mar 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SP...

Mar 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER AND THE INTERIM RECALL NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SP...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Mar 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Mar 16, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Mar 16, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT ALSO STA...

Mar 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Mar 15, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PAR...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL -- RECEIVED NOTICE 8 MONTHS AGO AND NO FURTHER WORD. CALLED LEXUS & WAS TOLD (1) STATE WHERE I LIVE (GEORGIA) IS FIRST ON LIST FOR REPAIRS AND (2) THEY RECOMMEND I DRIVE ONLY WITH NO PASSENGERS IN FRONT SEAT! UNACCEPTABLE!!!

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PAR...

Mar 6, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL -- RECEIVED NOTICE 8 MONTHS AGO AND NO FURTHER WORD. CALLED LEXUS & WAS TOLD (1) STATE WHERE I LIVE (GEORGIA) IS FIRST ON LIST FOR REPAIRS AND (2) THEY RECOMMEND I DRIVE ONLY WITH NO PASSENGERS IN FRONT SEAT! UNACCEPTABLE!!!

Mar 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI...

Mar 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Mar 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI...

Mar 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE...

Mar 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Mar 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Mar 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Mar 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Feb 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Feb 28, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: NHTSA RECALL NO 16V-340. WE WERE NOTIFIED OF AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON OUR 2007 ES 350 IN MAY 2016. RECALL LETTER INDICATED THAT CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITH ANYONE OCCUPYING THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL AIR BAG. IS REPLACED. ITS HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS SINCE RECEIVING THIS NOTI...

Feb 27, 2017 Air Bags 150,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: NHTSA RECALL NO 16V-340. WE WERE NOTIFIED OF AN ISSUE WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG ON OUR 2007 ES 350 IN MAY 2016. RECALL LETTER INDICATED THAT CAR SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITH ANYONE OCCUPYING THE PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL AIR BAG. IS REPLACED. ITS HAS BEEN 10 MONTHS SINCE RECEIVING THIS NOTI...

Feb 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART ...

Feb 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART ...

Feb 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR T...

Feb 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JUNE OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR T...

Feb 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Feb 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Feb 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ...

Feb 22, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Feb 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT...

Feb 21, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT...

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. UNABLE TO SAFELY UTILIZE THE VEHICLE SINCE THE MAY 23, 2016 RECALL. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSATISFACTORY. WE NEED A SOLUTION NOW.

Feb 15, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. UNABLE TO SAFELY UTILIZE THE VEHICLE SINCE THE MAY 23, 2016 RECALL. THIS IS TOTALLY UNSATISFACTORY. WE NEED A SOLUTION NOW.

Feb 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Feb 14, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V006000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Feb 9, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. LEXUS ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2016 AND STILL HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. THIS IS SEVERELY IMPACTING MY ABILITY TO USE MY VEHICLE, WHICH IS MY PRIMARY FAMILY CAR. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT LEXUS/TOYOTA IS FAILING IN ITS DUTY TO PROMPTLY CORRECT THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. BLAMING TAKATA OR WA...

Feb 9, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. LEXUS ISSUED A RECALL NOTICE IN MAY 2016 AND STILL HAS NO REMEDY AVAILABLE. THIS IS SEVERELY IMPACTING MY ABILITY TO USE MY VEHICLE, WHICH IS MY PRIMARY FAMILY CAR. I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT LEXUS/TOYOTA IS FAILING IN ITS DUTY TO PROMPTLY CORRECT THIS SERIOUS PROBLEM. BLAMING TAKATA OR WA...

Feb 6, 2017 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS ES-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE AND NO LOANER VEHICLE AVAILABLE. *SMD

Feb 6, 2017 Air Bags

2007 LEXUS ES-350. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE AND NO LOANER VEHICLE AVAILABLE. *SMD

Feb 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Feb 2, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Feb 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTAC...

Feb 1, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTAC...

Jan 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jan 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Jan 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE...

Jan 27, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Jan 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jan 24, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jan 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE ...

Jan 23, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS E350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE ...

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL" AS OF JANUARY 20, 2017, LEXUS HAS YET TO GIVE A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL.

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL" AS OF JANUARY 20, 2017, LEXUS HAS YET TO GIVE A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM RELATED TO THE AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL.

Jan 20, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN T...

Jan 19, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE INTERIM NOTICE DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN T...

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED IN JUNE OF 2016 THAT MY PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT I WAS NOT TO HAVE ANY PERSON RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT. IT IS NOW HALF WAY THROUGH JANUARY OF 2017 WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE UNDER THE MOST TOLERANT SITUATIONS.

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I WAS NOTIFIED IN JUNE OF 2016 THAT MY PASSENGER AIR BAG WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT I WAS NOT TO HAVE ANY PERSON RIDE IN MY FRONT SEAT. IT IS NOW HALF WAY THROUGH JANUARY OF 2017 WITH NO FURTHER CONTACT. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE UNDER THE MOST TOLERANT SITUATIONS.

Jan 17, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V3340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURE...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS WHY HAS THE GOVT. NOT DONE ANYTHING TO GET LEXUS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I AM BASICALLY BEING HELD HOSTAGE IN THIS SITUATION. THEY CAN PUT A CAR ON THE ROAD, WITHOUT A DRIVER, BUT CANNOT FIX AN AIRBAG???. AND THE GOVT., WHICH I AS A TAXPAYER EMPLOY, HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT.THE SI...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ...

Jan 12, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA INFLATORS WHY HAS THE GOVT. NOT DONE ANYTHING TO GET LEXUS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. I AM BASICALLY BEING HELD HOSTAGE IN THIS SITUATION. THEY CAN PUT A CAR ON THE ROAD, WITHOUT A DRIVER, BUT CANNOT FIX AN AIRBAG???. AND THE GOVT., WHICH I AS A TAXPAYER EMPLOY, HAS DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT.THE SI...

Jan 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jan 10, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER W...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF THE TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jan 9, 2017 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF THE TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER...

Jan 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE NHTS...

Jan 6, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS. THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE NHTS...

Jan 4, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBU...

Jan 4, 2017 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBU...

Jan 3, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL--REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY 2007 ES350 LEXUS

Jan 3, 2017 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL--REMEDY IS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY 2007 ES350 LEXUS

Dec 29, 2016 Air Bags

I GOT A RECALL NOTICE SUGGESTING NOT USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OVER 6 MONTHS AGO. THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A REMEDY AVAILABLE. IT IS CAUSING GREAT INCONVENIENCE NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE THE FRONT SEAT.

Dec 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Dec 29, 2016 Air Bags

I GOT A RECALL NOTICE SUGGESTING NOT USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT OVER 6 MONTHS AGO. THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE A REMEDY AVAILABLE. IT IS CAUSING GREAT INCONVENIENCE NOT TO BE ABLE TO USE THE FRONT SEAT.

Dec 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Dec 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Dec 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF...

Dec 20, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA...

Dec 20, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS INVALID. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FA...

Dec 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Dec 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Dec 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Dec 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Dec 12, 2016 Air Bags

WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. WE HAVE A FAMILY OF 5 AND CAN'T LET SOMEONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THIS HAS GONE ON TOO LONG. WHEN WILL "REMEDY BE AVAILABLE"?

Dec 12, 2016 Air Bags

WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. WE HAVE A FAMILY OF 5 AND CAN'T LET SOMEONE RIDE IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. THIS HAS GONE ON TOO LONG. WHEN WILL "REMEDY BE AVAILABLE"?

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL!!! I AM IN THE HIGHEST RISK CATEGORY FOR THIS RECALL: (1) 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, (2)LOCATED IN A SUBTROPICAL HOT/HUMID FLORIDA CLIMATE. WHY AM I NOT BEING GIVEN PRIORITY FOR REPLACEMENT? I AM FEARFUL FOR MY LIFE.

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER - LEXUS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA - NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED. THEY KEEP ON TELLING ME A REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL!!! I AM IN THE HIGHEST RISK CATEGORY FOR THIS RECALL: (1) 10 YEAR OLD VEHICLE, (2)LOCATED IN A SUBTROPICAL HOT/HUMID FLORIDA CLIMATE. WHY AM I NOT BEING GIVEN PRIORITY FOR REPLACEMENT? I AM FEARFUL FOR MY LIFE.

Dec 9, 2016 Air Bags

I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL LEXUS DEALER - LEXUS OF THE MONTEREY PENINSULA - NUMEROUS TIMES TO GET THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG REPLACED. THEY KEEP ON TELLING ME A REPLACEMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AV...

Dec 7, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AV...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED IN MAY OF 2016. SEVEN MONTHS LATER, I AM UNABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE FOR MY BUSINESS, UNABLE TO USE THE CAR FOR FAMILY OUTINGS, AND UNABLE TO USE THE CAR FOR ANYTHING ELSE BUT PERSONAL COMMUTING. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE LACK OF A TIMELY REMEDY HAS RENDERED TH...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL LEXUS HAS NOT PROVIDED A FIX IN A TIMELY MANNER EXPOSING OCCUPANTS TO INJURY OR SEVERELY LIMITING THE USEFULNESS OF THE AUTO FOR FAMILY USE

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL THE RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED IN MAY OF 2016. SEVEN MONTHS LATER, I AM UNABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE FOR MY BUSINESS, UNABLE TO USE THE CAR FOR FAMILY OUTINGS, AND UNABLE TO USE THE CAR FOR ANYTHING ELSE BUT PERSONAL COMMUTING. MORE IMPORTANTLY, THE LACK OF A TIMELY REMEDY HAS RENDERED TH...

Dec 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL LEXUS HAS NOT PROVIDED A FIX IN A TIMELY MANNER EXPOSING OCCUPANTS TO INJURY OR SEVERELY LIMITING THE USEFULNESS OF THE AUTO FOR FAMILY USE

Nov 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT THE SECOND LETTER INDICATING THAT THE PARTS WERE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. T...

Nov 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT THE SECOND LETTER INDICATING THAT THE PARTS WERE SUPPLIED TO THE DEALER. T...

Nov 18, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" LEXUS HAS ISSUED THE RECALL NOTICE ON MAY 2016. SIX MONTHS AFTER, NO REMEDY IS YET ANNOUNCED BY LEXUS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I'M REALLY AFRAID THAT SOMETHING COULD HAPPEN ANYTIME WHEN I HAVE SOMEONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. PLEASE HAVE LEXUS FIX THIS ISSUE A...

Nov 18, 2016 Air Bags 98,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL; IT'S BEEN NEARLY 6 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL NOTICE FOR A CAR IN ZONE A AND MY DEALER IS NOT ABLE OR WILLING TO SCHEDULE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG; THE IS AN UNREASONABLE DELAY

Nov 18, 2016 Air Bags

"TAKATA RECALL" LEXUS HAS ISSUED THE RECALL NOTICE ON MAY 2016. SIX MONTHS AFTER, NO REMEDY IS YET ANNOUNCED BY LEXUS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I'M REALLY AFRAID THAT SOMETHING COULD HAPPEN ANYTIME WHEN I HAVE SOMEONE SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. PLEASE HAVE LEXUS FIX THIS ISSUE A...

Nov 18, 2016 Air Bags 98,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL; IT'S BEEN NEARLY 6 MONTHS SINCE THE RECALL NOTICE FOR A CAR IN ZONE A AND MY DEALER IS NOT ABLE OR WILLING TO SCHEDULE AIRBAG REPLACEMENT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG; THE IS AN UNREASONABLE DELAY

Nov 8, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL; CANNOT SAFELY PUT A PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHAT SHOULD WE DO??????

Nov 8, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL; CANNOT SAFELY PUT A PASSENGER IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHAT SHOULD WE DO??????

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABALE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Nov 3, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABALE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU...

Oct 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Oct 28, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES330. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Oct 25, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I TOOK MY CAR TO LEXUS 5 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE A FIX SHORTLY. NOW SOMEONE WAS KILLED BY AN AIRBAG NOT FAR FROM WHERE WE LIVE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT EVEN ONLY ONE DEATH IS SUFFICIENT TO DEMAND A RECALL, AND IF THEY CAN'T THEN THEY SHOULD DISABLE THE SYSTEM UNTIL THEY...

Oct 25, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: I TOOK MY CAR TO LEXUS 5 MONTHS AGO AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD HAVE A FIX SHORTLY. NOW SOMEONE WAS KILLED BY AN AIRBAG NOT FAR FROM WHERE WE LIVE. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT EVEN ONLY ONE DEATH IS SUFFICIENT TO DEMAND A RECALL, AND IF THEY CAN'T THEN THEY SHOULD DISABLE THE SYSTEM UNTIL THEY...

Oct 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 120,000 mi

TL* 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. T...

Oct 12, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 120,000 mi

TL* 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. T...

Oct 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Oct 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI...

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Sep 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT ...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL R...

Sep 27, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFA...

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags

WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL.

Sep 21, 2016 Air Bags

WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL.

Sep 15, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA...

Sep 15, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTA...

Sep 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Sep 14, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MAN...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NO...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE OVER TWO MONTHS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NO...

Sep 13, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN INTERIM RECALL NOTICE OVER TWO MONTHS AGO FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT...

Sep 10, 2016 Air Bags 75,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-340 ON JUNE 9,2016 STATING THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TAKATA CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH AND NOT TO DRIVE WITH A PASSANGER IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. TODAY IS SEPT 10, 2016. 90 DAYS AND NOT A WORD FROM LEXUS REGARDING THIS RECALL...

Sep 10, 2016 Air Bags 75,000 mi

"TAKATA RECALL" I RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NO. 16V-340 ON JUNE 9,2016 STATING THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATORS PRODUCED BY TAKATA CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH AND NOT TO DRIVE WITH A PASSANGER IN THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT. TODAY IS SEPT 10, 2016. 90 DAYS AND NOT A WORD FROM LEXUS REGARDING THIS RECALL...

Sep 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Sep 6, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Sep 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL; THIS RECALL WAS MADE MAY 23, 2016. TODAY IS SEPTEMBER 2, 2016. I LIVE ON THE GULF COAST OF TEXAS WHERE THE TEMPERATURE OFTEN EXCEEDS 95 DEGREES AND HUMIDITY IS EXTREMELY HIGH. THE MANUFACTURE "STILL DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR THIS DEFECT". IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUP...

Sep 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. WE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS RECALLED AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO HAVE SOMEONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TO GO ANYWHERE. DESPITE REPEATED CALLS...

Sep 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL; THIS RECALL WAS MADE MAY 23, 2016. TODAY IS SEPTEMBER 2, 2016. I LIVE ON THE GULF COAST OF TEXAS WHERE THE TEMPERATURE OFTEN EXCEEDS 95 DEGREES AND HUMIDITY IS EXTREMELY HIGH. THE MANUFACTURE "STILL DOES NOT HAVE A REMEDY FOR THIS DEFECT". IN THE EVENT OF AN INFLATOR RUP...

Sep 2, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. WE RECEIVED A NOTICE IN THE MAIL ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS RECALLED AND IT WAS NOT SAFE TO HAVE SOMEONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND NEED TO HAVE SOMEONE SIT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT TO GO ANYWHERE. DESPITE REPEATED CALLS...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Aug 31, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA...

Aug 30, 2016 Air Bags

LEXUS ADVISES ME NOT TO USE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MORE THAN A MONTH AGO. THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN THEY CAN FIX IT. SO I AM LEFT WITH A PARTIALLY USABLE CAR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WITH NO END IN SIGHT

Aug 30, 2016 Air Bags

LEXUS ADVISES ME NOT TO USE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT MORE THAN A MONTH AGO. THEY STILL DO NOT HAVE AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN THEY CAN FIX IT. SO I AM LEFT WITH A PARTIALLY USABLE CAR FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME WITH NO END IN SIGHT

Aug 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ON MAY 23, 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Aug 29, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION ON MAY 23, 2016 FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR...

Aug 24, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL AND ECU. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON NOT REGISTERING THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN IT. NO OE RARELY SITS IN THAT SEAT, THE TIME TE LIGHT CAME ON NOONE WAS IN IT. THE CAR WAS STILL. WENT TO LEXUS DEALER COST ME 450 FOR THEM TO CALIBRATE IT. STILL ISSUE STATES IT THE ECU BEIN...

Aug 24, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL ALTHOUGH IT IS ABOUT 4 MONTH SINCE THIS RECALL AND ISSUE WAS REPORTED THERE IS NO WORDS YET WHEN THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND HAVE TO USE THE FRONT SEAT, BUT ACCORDING TO THE LETTER WE HAVE RECEIVED IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. TH...

Aug 24, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL AND ECU. MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON NOT REGISTERING THE PASSENGER SEAT WHEN SOMEONE SITS IN IT. NO OE RARELY SITS IN THAT SEAT, THE TIME TE LIGHT CAME ON NOONE WAS IN IT. THE CAR WAS STILL. WENT TO LEXUS DEALER COST ME 450 FOR THEM TO CALIBRATE IT. STILL ISSUE STATES IT THE ECU BEIN...

Aug 24, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL ALTHOUGH IT IS ABOUT 4 MONTH SINCE THIS RECALL AND ISSUE WAS REPORTED THERE IS NO WORDS YET WHEN THIS ISSUE WILL BE RESOLVED. WE ARE A FAMILY OF 5 AND HAVE TO USE THE FRONT SEAT, BUT ACCORDING TO THE LETTER WE HAVE RECEIVED IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO SIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. TH...

Aug 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA...

Aug 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPA...

Aug 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL ON MY LEXUS IN MAY AND AT THAT TIME THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I NOT CARRY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG ISSUE. IT'S NOW GOING ON SEPTEMBER AND I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED REPAIR OR DEALER INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECALL REPAIRS?

Aug 15, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL. I RECEIVED NOTICE OF A RECALL ON MY LEXUS IN MAY AND AT THAT TIME THEY RECOMMENDED THAT I NOT CARRY PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BECAUSE OF THE AIRBAG ISSUE. IT'S NOW GOING ON SEPTEMBER AND I STILL HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED REPAIR OR DEALER INSTRUCTIONS FOR RECALL REPAIRS?

Aug 14, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL, THIS HAS BEEN SINCE MAY 2016, THREE MONTHS HAS PASSED. IM TOLD BY LEXUS I CANT HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. FOR THREE MONTHS MY FAMILY HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO UTILIZE THIS CAR . THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Aug 14, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL, THIS HAS BEEN SINCE MAY 2016, THREE MONTHS HAS PASSED. IM TOLD BY LEXUS I CANT HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT SEAT. FOR THREE MONTHS MY FAMILY HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO UTILIZE THIS CAR . THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.

Aug 11, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - "PASSENGER" AIRBAG MALFUNCTION - LEXUS SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IF DEPLOYED EXPLODE AND METAL FRAGMENTS CAN INJURE RIDERS AND CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGER. I DRIVE FOR LIFT AND REPORTED TO THEM ON 7/27/16 THAT I CAN NO LONGER RIDE A PAS...

Aug 11, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - "PASSENGER" AIRBAG MALFUNCTION - LEXUS SENT A LETTER STATING THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IF DEPLOYED EXPLODE AND METAL FRAGMENTS CAN INJURE RIDERS AND CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGER. I DRIVE FOR LIFT AND REPORTED TO THEM ON 7/27/16 THAT I CAN NO LONGER RIDE A PAS...

Aug 10, 2016 Air Bags 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL -- LEXUS ADVISED IN PERSON, AND VIA PHONE, IT IS DANGEROUS AND NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A PASSENGER TO OCCUPY THE PASSENGER SEAT WHICH WILL ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG AND CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO OPERATE MY VEHICLE FOR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS USE, WHILE HAVING 4 PEOPLE IN TH...

Aug 10, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I AM LOCATED IN ZONE A AND MY VEHICLE IS LISTED IN THE PHASE 1 RECALL WHICH WAS TO BEGIN IN MAY 2016. AS OF YESTERDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016, MY LOCAL LEXUS SERVICE CENTER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED THE CORRECTIVE MATERIALS, NOR CAN THEY TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THEM. I FREQUENTLY HAVE ...

Aug 10, 2016 Air Bags 79,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL -- LEXUS ADVISED IN PERSON, AND VIA PHONE, IT IS DANGEROUS AND NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A PASSENGER TO OCCUPY THE PASSENGER SEAT WHICH WILL ACTIVATE THE AIR BAG AND CREATE AN UNSAFE CONDITION. HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO OPERATE MY VEHICLE FOR PERSONAL AND BUSINESS USE, WHILE HAVING 4 PEOPLE IN TH...

Aug 10, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL - I AM LOCATED IN ZONE A AND MY VEHICLE IS LISTED IN THE PHASE 1 RECALL WHICH WAS TO BEGIN IN MAY 2016. AS OF YESTERDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016, MY LOCAL LEXUS SERVICE CENTER STILL HAS NOT RECEIVED THE CORRECTIVE MATERIALS, NOR CAN THEY TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL RECEIVE THEM. I FREQUENTLY HAVE ...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART ...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NOTIFIED DEFAULT AIRBAG INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE THAT CAN DO BODILY HARM I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH WITH HOPE THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAND NAME OF THIS VEHICLE. THE PRICE AND SUPPOSE QUALITY OF THE LEXUS ES350 SHOULDN'T HAVE SUCH PROBLEMS I'AM DISAPPOINTED WITH TH...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART ...

Aug 9, 2016 Air Bags 100,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL NOTIFIED DEFAULT AIRBAG INSTALLED IN MY VEHICLE THAT CAN DO BODILY HARM I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH WITH HOPE THAT I WOULDN'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAND NAME OF THIS VEHICLE. THE PRICE AND SUPPOSE QUALITY OF THE LEXUS ES350 SHOULDN'T HAVE SUCH PROBLEMS I'AM DISAPPOINTED WITH TH...

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags 116,000 mi

RECALL ON AIRBAG IN FRONT PASSENGER

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: SINCE THIS CAR IS THE PRIMARY FAMILY CAR TRANSPORTING SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS, IT IS NOT REASONABLE TO RECOMMEND WE DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. LET ME KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A LOANER CAR UNTIL THIS RECALL IS RESOLVED.

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags 116,000 mi

RECALL ON AIRBAG IN FRONT PASSENGER

Aug 5, 2016 Air Bags

TAKATA RECALL: SINCE THIS CAR IS THE PRIMARY FAMILY CAR TRANSPORTING SEVERAL FAMILY MEMBERS, IT IS NOT REASONABLE TO RECOMMEND WE DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH AN OCCUPANT IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. LET ME KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT GETTING A LOANER CAR UNTIL THIS RECALL IS RESOLVED.

Jul 27, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL -- THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE REMEDY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2017. THEY SUGGEST I NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THEN. IF THIS IS TRUE, ANY PASSENGER I ALLOW IN THAT SEAT WILL BE IN JEOPARDY FOR THE NEXT 10 TO 11 MONTHS WHICH SEEMS...

Jul 27, 2016 Air Bags 80,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL -- THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE REMEDY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE SECOND QUARTER OF 2017. THEY SUGGEST I NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNTIL THEN. IF THIS IS TRUE, ANY PASSENGER I ALLOW IN THAT SEAT WILL BE IN JEOPARDY FOR THE NEXT 10 TO 11 MONTHS WHICH SEEMS...

Jul 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE PERIOD FOR RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE...

Jul 25, 2016 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: RECEIVED RECALL FOR MY LEXUS ES 350. IT IS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE WITH ONLY 45000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE NO OTHER AUTOMOBILE TO SAFELY TRAVEL IN AS A FAMILY. THE CURRENT SOLUTION IS FOR US TO WAIT FOR A SOLUTION? I LIVE IN ALABAMA WHICH IS HOT AND HUMID. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT LEXUS IS...

Jul 25, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE PERIOD FOR RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE...

Jul 25, 2016 Air Bags 45,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL: RECEIVED RECALL FOR MY LEXUS ES 350. IT IS OUR FAMILY VEHICLE WITH ONLY 45000 MILES ON IT. WE HAVE NO OTHER AUTOMOBILE TO SAFELY TRAVEL IN AS A FAMILY. THE CURRENT SOLUTION IS FOR US TO WAIT FOR A SOLUTION? I LIVE IN ALABAMA WHICH IS HOT AND HUMID. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT LEXUS IS...

Jul 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jul 22, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUF...

Jul 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE...

Jul 21, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE...

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

ON 7/18/16 APPROXIMATELY 1655 I CONTACTED STERLING MCCALL LEXUS, HOUSTON TEXAS REQUESTED AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTION OR A LOANER VEHICLE DUE RECALL OF FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR, AND ALSO STATING THAT I WAS IN ZONE A. NON-USE OF THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME AND MY...

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

ON 7/18/16 APPROXIMATELY 1655 I CONTACTED STERLING MCCALL LEXUS, HOUSTON TEXAS REQUESTED AN ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION OPTION OR A LOANER VEHICLE DUE RECALL OF FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR, AND ALSO STATING THAT I WAS IN ZONE A. NON-USE OF THE PASSENGER FRONT SEAT IS NOT AN OPTION FOR ME AND MY...

Jul 18, 2016 Air Bags

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MAD...

Jul 13, 2016 Power Train 133,400 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN GEARS. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS. IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU LOSE YOUR ABILITY TO AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATION. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL.

Jul 13, 2016 Engine 135,000 mi

THE ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE AT STARTUP BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE VVT-I GEARS. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE (SB0028-09R2) BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO SUDDENLY LOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING LEADING TO A CRASH.

Jul 13, 2016 Power Train 133,400 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS BETWEEN GEARS. WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING THE CAR WILL NOT ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS. IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS BECAUSE YOU LOSE YOUR ABILITY TO AVOID DANGEROUS SITUATION. TOYOTA IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL.

Jul 13, 2016 Engine 135,000 mi

THE ENGINE MAKES A TICKING NOISE AT STARTUP BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE VVT-I GEARS. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE (SB0028-09R2) BUT REFUSES TO ISSUE A RECALL FOR THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CAN CAUSE THE CAR TO SUDDENLY LOSE ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING LEADING TO A CRASH.

Jul 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS, BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O...

Jul 11, 2016 Air Bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THE AIR BAGS, BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED O...

Jul 8, 2016 Electrical System 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MA...

Jul 8, 2016 Electrical System 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED AND THE EXTERIOR LIGHTING DIMMED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS SERVICED; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC AND SERVICE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MA...

Jun 28, 2016 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION, IT INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIGHT FOOT THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTIO...

Jun 28, 2016 Power Train 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO THE PARK POSITION, IT INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED RIGHT FOOT THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTIO...

Jun 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 177,000 mi

EXPERIENCED THREE INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE THIRD INSTANCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION AND FORWARD MOMENTUM. HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE FORWARD MOVEMENT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. IT STILL TOOK APPR...

Jun 3, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 177,000 mi

EXPERIENCED THREE INSTANCES OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE THIRD INSTANCE OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND BRAKES WOULD NOT STOP THE ACCELERATION AND FORWARD MOMENTUM. HAD TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL TO STOP THE FORWARD MOVEMENT WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. IT STILL TOOK APPR...

Apr 7, 2016 Service Brakes Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJU...

Apr 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJU...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJU...

Apr 7, 2016 Service Brakes Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJU...

Apr 7, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJU...

Apr 7, 2016 Air Bags Crash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN HIGHWAY SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJU...

Apr 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other 133,200 mi

AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR IS LEAKING.

Apr 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other 133,200 mi

AIR CONDITIONING EVAPORATOR IS LEAKING.

Feb 20, 2016 Electrical System 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES, 'DOOR OPEN' ICON SHOWS RIGHT FRONT DOOR OPEN AND ALL DOORS UNLOCK, EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE PROPERLY LOCKED. I STOP THE CAR, RE-CLOSE THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR AND MOVE ON. IT HAPPENS OFTEN. FIRST I NOTICED IN JUNE 2015. TOOK THE CAR FOR REPAIR AT LEXUS. PROBLEM PERSISTS.

Feb 20, 2016 Electrical System 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES, 'DOOR OPEN' ICON SHOWS RIGHT FRONT DOOR OPEN AND ALL DOORS UNLOCK, EVEN THOUGH THE DOORS ARE PROPERLY LOCKED. I STOP THE CAR, RE-CLOSE THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR AND MOVE ON. IT HAPPENS OFTEN. FIRST I NOTICED IN JUNE 2015. TOOK THE CAR FOR REPAIR AT LEXUS. PROBLEM PERSISTS.

Jan 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MELTING DASH. DASH IS CHIPPING AWAY ALSO AND IS STICKY AND WHEN TOUCHED , LEAVES BLACK RESIDUE ON WHATEVER TOUCHES IT. GIVES OFF A BLINDING GLARE AT CERTAIN TIMES.

Jan 1, 2016 Unknown Or Other

MELTING DASH. DASH IS CHIPPING AWAY ALSO AND IS STICKY AND WHEN TOUCHED , LEAVES BLACK RESIDUE ON WHATEVER TOUCHES IT. GIVES OFF A BLINDING GLARE AT CERTAIN TIMES.

Dec 7, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON LOW BEAM INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF, FIRST ONE SIDE THEN SOMETIMES THE OTHER, I WAS ONCE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT 70 MPH AND THEY BOTH WENT OUT. ONCE I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEY CAME BACK ON AND ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE RIGHT ONE WEN...

Dec 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON LOW BEAM INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF, FIRST ONE SIDE THEN SOMETIMES THE OTHER, I WAS ONCE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT 70 MPH AND THEY BOTH WENT OUT. ONCE I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEY CAME BACK ON AND ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE RIGHT ONE WEN...

Dec 7, 2015 Electrical System 78,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON LOW BEAM INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF, FIRST ONE SIDE THEN SOMETIMES THE OTHER, I WAS ONCE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT 70 MPH AND THEY BOTH WENT OUT. ONCE I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEY CAME BACK ON AND ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE RIGHT ONE WEN...

Dec 7, 2015 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

EXTERIOR LIGHTS ON LOW BEAM INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF, FIRST ONE SIDE THEN SOMETIMES THE OTHER, I WAS ONCE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NIGHT 70 MPH AND THEY BOTH WENT OUT. ONCE I PULLED OVER AND TURNED THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES THEY CAME BACK ON AND ABOUT 10 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE RIGHT ONE WEN...

Nov 14, 2015 Electrical System 37,000 mi

WHEN TURNING, THE 'DOOR OPEN' LIGHT COMES ON AND ALL FOUR DOORS UNLOCK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. BEFORE THIS, ONLY LIGHT WILL COME.

Nov 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

WHEN TURNING, THE 'DOOR OPEN' LIGHT COMES ON AND ALL FOUR DOORS UNLOCK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. BEFORE THIS, ONLY LIGHT WILL COME.

Nov 14, 2015 Electrical System 37,000 mi

WHEN TURNING, THE 'DOOR OPEN' LIGHT COMES ON AND ALL FOUR DOORS UNLOCK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. BEFORE THIS, ONLY LIGHT WILL COME.

Nov 14, 2015 Unknown Or Other 37,000 mi

WHEN TURNING, THE 'DOOR OPEN' LIGHT COMES ON AND ALL FOUR DOORS UNLOCK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS. BEFORE THIS, ONLY LIGHT WILL COME.

Oct 23, 2015 Electrical System 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND PULLED UP NEXT TO ANOTHER CAR AS I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE DRIVER MOTIONED TO ME FOR DIRECTIONS I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN TO SPEAK TO RGE PERSON. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MAKES A POPPING SOUND AND SOUNDS LIKE IT JUMPS OUT OF THE TRACK. THIS PREVENT OPE...

Oct 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND PULLED UP NEXT TO ANOTHER CAR AS I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE DRIVER MOTIONED TO ME FOR DIRECTIONS I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN TO SPEAK TO RGE PERSON. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MAKES A POPPING SOUND AND SOUNDS LIKE IT JUMPS OUT OF THE TRACK. THIS PREVENT OPE...

Oct 23, 2015 Electrical System 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND PULLED UP NEXT TO ANOTHER CAR AS I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE DRIVER MOTIONED TO ME FOR DIRECTIONS I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN TO SPEAK TO RGE PERSON. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MAKES A POPPING SOUND AND SOUNDS LIKE IT JUMPS OUT OF THE TRACK. THIS PREVENT OPE...

Oct 23, 2015 Unknown Or Other 67,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND PULLED UP NEXT TO ANOTHER CAR AS I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY, WHEN THE DRIVER MOTIONED TO ME FOR DIRECTIONS I IMMEDIATELY TRIED TO ROLLED THE WINDOW DOWN TO SPEAK TO RGE PERSON. THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW MAKES A POPPING SOUND AND SOUNDS LIKE IT JUMPS OUT OF THE TRACK. THIS PREVENT OPE...

Oct 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other

MELTING DASHBOARD-HAVE ASKED IT TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS TOLD IT WASN'T COVERED. YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD IT IS COVERED BUT COULD TAKE YEARS TO GET THE PARTS IN. I'VE BEEN ASKING ABOUT IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND NOW THE REFLECTION FROM THE GOOEY MELTING DASH IS OBSCUR...

Oct 6, 2015 Unknown Or Other

MELTING DASHBOARD-HAVE ASKED IT TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE FIRST COUPLE OF TIMES I WAS TOLD IT WASN'T COVERED. YESTERDAY I WAS TOLD IT IS COVERED BUT COULD TAKE YEARS TO GET THE PARTS IN. I'VE BEEN ASKING ABOUT IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND NOW THE REFLECTION FROM THE GOOEY MELTING DASH IS OBSCUR...

Apr 21, 2015 Suspension 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ALL THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Apr 21, 2015 Suspension 128,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT ALL THE AXLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF...

Apr 20, 2015 Seats 5,320 mi

WITHIN HAVING MY BRAND NEW LEXUS A FEW YEARS, THE SEATS STARTED COMING APART. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS, THEY TOLD ME MY WARRANTY DOES NOT COVE COSMETICS. I TOLD THEM FOR THE COST OF THE VEHICLE MY SEATS SHOULD NOT BE DETERIORATING THIS SOON. YOU CAN SEE THE COTTON STUFFING THROUGH THE SEATS. ...

Apr 20, 2015 Structure 140,000 mi

HOOD HAS COMPLETELY FADED. ACCORDING TO BODY SHOPS, MUST BE A DEFICIT. GLOSS ON TOP OF HOOD COMPLETELY GONE. CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A LEXUS. *TR

Apr 20, 2015 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1...

Apr 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 41,000 mi

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...

Apr 20, 2015 Seats 5,320 mi

WITHIN HAVING MY BRAND NEW LEXUS A FEW YEARS, THE SEATS STARTED COMING APART. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LEXUS, THEY TOLD ME MY WARRANTY DOES NOT COVE COSMETICS. I TOLD THEM FOR THE COST OF THE VEHICLE MY SEATS SHOULD NOT BE DETERIORATING THIS SOON. YOU CAN SEE THE COTTON STUFFING THROUGH THE SEATS. ...

Apr 20, 2015 Structure 140,000 mi

HOOD HAS COMPLETELY FADED. ACCORDING TO BODY SHOPS, MUST BE A DEFICIT. GLOSS ON TOP OF HOOD COMPLETELY GONE. CAR WAS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD. THIS SHOULD NOT HAPPEN TO A LEXUS. *TR

Apr 20, 2015 Exterior Lighting 112,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1...

Apr 20, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 41,000 mi

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...

Mar 31, 2015 Visibility/wiper

I HAVE A CURVED MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AUTO. THE MIRROR IS DISTORTED. THE OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. IT IS DANGEROUS AND MISLEADING. IT CAUSES BACKING UP AND LANE CHANGE ACCIDENTS I JUST RECEIVED A NEW PATENT THAT USES A FLAT MI...

Mar 31, 2015 Visibility/wiper

I HAVE A CURVED MIRROR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE AUTO. THE MIRROR IS DISTORTED. THE OBJECTS IN THE MIRROR ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR. IT IS DANGEROUS AND MISLEADING. IT CAUSES BACKING UP AND LANE CHANGE ACCIDENTS I JUST RECEIVED A NEW PATENT THAT USES A FLAT MI...

Feb 1, 2015 Steering 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Structure 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Air Bags 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Steering 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Structure 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Feb 1, 2015 Air Bags 149,500 mi

I HAD AN ACCIDENT THAT WAS VERY SEVERE AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH LEXUS AND DID NOT GET A SATISFACTORY ANSWER. I FELT THE IMPACT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. ALL I WANT TO KNOW WHY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE HELP ME WITH THAT. *TR

Jan 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD MELT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACH 80 DEGREE WHICH IS MOST DAYS OF THE YEAR IN FLORIDA, COUPLE OF MONTH AGO THE MELTING DASHBOARD IS CAUSING A SEVERE GLARE THAT MAKE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT, AS A RESULT IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE THIS CAR EVERY DAY OR FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AT THE TIME OR THE TEMPE...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD MELT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACH 80 DEGREE WHICH IS MOST DAYS OF THE YEAR IN FLORIDA, COUPLE OF MONTH AGO THE MELTING DASHBOARD IS CAUSING A SEVERE GLARE THAT MAKE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT, AS A RESULT IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE THIS CAR EVERY DAY OR FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AT THE TIME OR THE TEMPE...

Jan 7, 2015 Visibility/wiper 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD MELT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACH 80 DEGREE WHICH IS MOST DAYS OF THE YEAR IN FLORIDA, COUPLE OF MONTH AGO THE MELTING DASHBOARD IS CAUSING A SEVERE GLARE THAT MAKE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT, AS A RESULT IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE THIS CAR EVERY DAY OR FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AT THE TIME OR THE TEMPE...

Jan 7, 2015 Structure 75,000 mi

DASHBOARD MELT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACH 80 DEGREE WHICH IS MOST DAYS OF THE YEAR IN FLORIDA, COUPLE OF MONTH AGO THE MELTING DASHBOARD IS CAUSING A SEVERE GLARE THAT MAKE VISIBILITY DIFFICULT, AS A RESULT IT IS A HAZARD TO DRIVE THIS CAR EVERY DAY OR FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AT THE TIME OR THE TEMPE...

Oct 31, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

OIL DUMPED OUT CROSSING A VERY LONG BRIDGE & ENGINE FROZE UP/STEERING HARD TO CONTROL...DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VVTI_OIL HOSE RUPTURING..BOTH LEXUS & TOYOTA WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM & HAD ISSUED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2013..BOTH REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR THAT WITH RENTAL CARS,...

Oct 31, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

OIL DUMPED OUT CROSSING A VERY LONG BRIDGE & ENGINE FROZE UP/STEERING HARD TO CONTROL...DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VVTI_OIL HOSE RUPTURING..BOTH LEXUS & TOYOTA WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM & HAD ISSUED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2013..BOTH REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR THAT WITH RENTAL CARS,...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

OIL DUMPED OUT CROSSING A VERY LONG BRIDGE & ENGINE FROZE UP/STEERING HARD TO CONTROL...DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VVTI_OIL HOSE RUPTURING..BOTH LEXUS & TOYOTA WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM & HAD ISSUED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2013..BOTH REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR THAT WITH RENTAL CARS,...

Oct 31, 2014 Engine 70,000 mi

OIL DUMPED OUT CROSSING A VERY LONG BRIDGE & ENGINE FROZE UP/STEERING HARD TO CONTROL...DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VVTI_OIL HOSE RUPTURING..BOTH LEXUS & TOYOTA WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM & HAD ISSUED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2013..BOTH REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR THAT WITH RENTAL CARS,...

Oct 31, 2014 Steering 70,000 mi

OIL DUMPED OUT CROSSING A VERY LONG BRIDGE & ENGINE FROZE UP/STEERING HARD TO CONTROL...DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VVTI_OIL HOSE RUPTURING..BOTH LEXUS & TOYOTA WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM & HAD ISSUED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2013..BOTH REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR THAT WITH RENTAL CARS,...

Oct 31, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

OIL DUMPED OUT CROSSING A VERY LONG BRIDGE & ENGINE FROZE UP/STEERING HARD TO CONTROL...DUE TO A DEFECTIVE VVTI_OIL HOSE RUPTURING..BOTH LEXUS & TOYOTA WERE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM & HAD ISSUED A "LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN" THAT ENDED ON MARCH 31, 2013..BOTH REFUSED TO FIX MY CAR THAT WITH RENTAL CARS,...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 4,904 mi

DASHBOARD MELTING. *TR

Oct 27, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD IS MELTING WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO THE GLARE. BUGS AND DIRT ARE NOW STUCK ON THE DASHBOARD THAT YOU CANNOT CLEAN. I NOW HAVE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO DECREASE THE GLARE. MY LEXUS DEALER WAS TO SEE IF HE COULD GET ME SOME ASSISTANCE ON GETTING THIS FIX IN SEPT. 2013; NO WORD TO-...

Oct 27, 2014 Structure 4,904 mi

DASHBOARD MELTING. *TR

Oct 27, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD IS MELTING WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE DUE TO THE GLARE. BUGS AND DIRT ARE NOW STUCK ON THE DASHBOARD THAT YOU CANNOT CLEAN. I NOW HAVE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TO DECREASE THE GLARE. MY LEXUS DEALER WAS TO SEE IF HE COULD GET ME SOME ASSISTANCE ON GETTING THIS FIX IN SEPT. 2013; NO WORD TO-...

Sep 27, 2014 Structure 39,480 mi

MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING, STICKY AND PIECES HAVE BEEN FALLING OFF SINCE 2011. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO LEXUS AND THEY SAID NOW THAT MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WON'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A MEMO RELEASED IN 2010 TO REPLACE DASHBOARDS IF THEY WERE UNDER WARRANTY. MINE WAS NEVER REPLACE...

Sep 27, 2014 Structure 39,480 mi

MY DASHBOARD HAS BEEN MELTING, STICKY AND PIECES HAVE BEEN FALLING OFF SINCE 2011. I HAVE REPORTED IT TO LEXUS AND THEY SAID NOW THAT MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WON'T COVER IT, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A MEMO RELEASED IN 2010 TO REPLACE DASHBOARDS IF THEY WERE UNDER WARRANTY. MINE WAS NEVER REPLACE...

Sep 25, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE. I BROUGHT IT TO LEXUS IN VIERA FL AND TWICE THEY SAID THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Sep 25, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE. I BROUGHT IT TO LEXUS IN VIERA FL AND TWICE THEY SAID THEY WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR PAST TWO YEARS. IT IS STICKY AND GLOSSY CAUSING LIGHT TO GLARE OFF THE DASH ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THIS INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND IS A HAZARD. *TR

Sep 19, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD HAS BEEN DETERIORATING FOR PAST TWO YEARS. IT IS STICKY AND GLOSSY CAUSING LIGHT TO GLARE OFF THE DASH ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THIS INTERFERES WITH THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROAD AND IS A HAZARD. *TR

Sep 4, 2014 Structure 39,996 mi

HELLO, WE OWN A 2007 LEXUS SEDAN AND LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THE DASHBOARD. IT HAS STARTED TO MELT AND HAVE BECOME STICKY. THE REASON FOR MY COMPLAIN HERE IS BECAUSE IT HAS BECOME A DRIVING HAZARD SINCE THE SUN IS ALWAYS BRIGHT IN TEXAS AND THE STICKY DASHBOARD GLARES ONTO MY WINDS...

Sep 4, 2014 Structure 39,996 mi

HELLO, WE OWN A 2007 LEXUS SEDAN AND LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THE DASHBOARD. IT HAS STARTED TO MELT AND HAVE BECOME STICKY. THE REASON FOR MY COMPLAIN HERE IS BECAUSE IT HAS BECOME A DRIVING HAZARD SINCE THE SUN IS ALWAYS BRIGHT IN TEXAS AND THE STICKY DASHBOARD GLARES ONTO MY WINDS...

Aug 26, 2014 Structure 35,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND GETS SHINY AND STICKY IN THE SUN MAKES DRIVING IT WITH GLARE. *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND GETS SHINY AND STICKY IN THE SUN MAKES DRIVING IT WITH GLARE. *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Structure 35,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND GETS SHINY AND STICKY IN THE SUN MAKES DRIVING IT WITH GLARE. *TR

Aug 26, 2014 Visibility/wiper 35,000 mi

THE DASHBOARD MELTING AND GETS SHINY AND STICKY IN THE SUN MAKES DRIVING IT WITH GLARE. *TR

Aug 22, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE IS MELTING. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL, OR MATERIAL PROCESS, ISSUE. THE SHINY BLACK MELTING DASHBOARD IS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE. IT IMPAIRS MY VISION ON A SUNNY DAY. I'VE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUNGLASSES TO TRY TO MAKE IT EASIER ON ...

Aug 22, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE IS MELTING. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL, OR MATERIAL PROCESS, ISSUE. THE SHINY BLACK MELTING DASHBOARD IS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE. IT IMPAIRS MY VISION ON A SUNNY DAY. I'VE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUNGLASSES TO TRY TO MAKE IT EASIER ON ...

Aug 22, 2014 Visibility/wiper 50,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE IS MELTING. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL, OR MATERIAL PROCESS, ISSUE. THE SHINY BLACK MELTING DASHBOARD IS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE. IT IMPAIRS MY VISION ON A SUNNY DAY. I'VE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUNGLASSES TO TRY TO MAKE IT EASIER ON ...

Aug 22, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD ON MY VEHICLE IS MELTING. THE CAUSE IS UNKNOWN BUT IT APPEARS TO BE A MATERIAL, OR MATERIAL PROCESS, ISSUE. THE SHINY BLACK MELTING DASHBOARD IS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE. IT IMPAIRS MY VISION ON A SUNNY DAY. I'VE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF SUNGLASSES TO TRY TO MAKE IT EASIER ON ...

Aug 21, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD IS MELTING CAUSES STICKY DASH AND CAUSES GLARE OFF WINDSHIELD; MAKES SEEING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. *TR

Aug 21, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD IS MELTING CAUSES STICKY DASH AND CAUSES GLARE OFF WINDSHIELD; MAKES SEEING EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD MATERIAL MELTED CREATING A BLINDING GLARE ON THE INTERIOR OF WINDSHIELD DURING DAYTIME HOURS. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD MATERIAL MELTED CREATING A BLINDING GLARE ON THE INTERIOR OF WINDSHIELD DURING DAYTIME HOURS. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD MATERIAL MELTED CREATING A BLINDING GLARE ON THE INTERIOR OF WINDSHIELD DURING DAYTIME HOURS. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

Aug 13, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD MATERIAL MELTED CREATING A BLINDING GLARE ON THE INTERIOR OF WINDSHIELD DURING DAYTIME HOURS. DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITION. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD IS MELTING. CAUSING A DANGEROUS GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT, OTHER DRIVER'S HEADLIGHTS, AND STREET LIGHTS. *TR

Aug 10, 2014 Visibility/wiper

DASHBOARD IS MELTING. CAUSING A DANGEROUS GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT, OTHER DRIVER'S HEADLIGHTS, AND STREET LIGHTS. *TR

Aug 9, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD MELTED. *TR

Aug 9, 2014 Structure

DASHBOARD MELTED. *TR

Jul 30, 2014 Structure 21,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED ON MARCH 2010. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD SPRAYED SOMETHING ON THE DASH TO CLEAN IT. THE DASH WAS REFLECTING THE SUN SO BAD THAT WE FINALLY BOUGHT A COVER AND INSTALLED IT. THIS HAS BEEN A LIFE SAVER! I SAW ANOTHER PERSON ON TV WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THI...

Jul 30, 2014 Structure 21,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR USED ON MARCH 2010. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD SPRAYED SOMETHING ON THE DASH TO CLEAN IT. THE DASH WAS REFLECTING THE SUN SO BAD THAT WE FINALLY BOUGHT A COVER AND INSTALLED IT. THIS HAS BEEN A LIFE SAVER! I SAW ANOTHER PERSON ON TV WITH THE SAME PROBLEM, AND THI...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 38,000 mi

MY LEXUS ES 350 HAS BEEN HAVING A STICKY, MELTING DASHBOARD SINCE 2012, EVERYTHING STICKS TO IT AND ITS COLOR STAINS EVERYTHING IT TOUCHES. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE MATERIAL THE DASHBOARD IS MADE OF IS MELTING FROM THE HEAT. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 22,000 mi

FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY DASHBOARD HAS GOTTEN VERY SHINY AND VERY, VERY STICKY, CAUSING AN UNSIGHTLY MESS AND, WORSE, CAUSING A DISTRACTING REFLECTION ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. I DIDN'T KNOW THE REASON UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN I SAW A REPORT ON THE NEWS OF NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVING T...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 74,500 mi

VEHICLE DASHBOARD MELTING IN SUN. STARTED ON DRIVERS SIDE NOW EVIDENT ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES. PROGRESSED FROM BEING MERELY STICKY TO CLEARLY MELTING! *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 38,000 mi

MY LEXUS ES 350 HAS BEEN HAVING A STICKY, MELTING DASHBOARD SINCE 2012, EVERYTHING STICKS TO IT AND ITS COLOR STAINS EVERYTHING IT TOUCHES. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Structure

THE MATERIAL THE DASHBOARD IS MADE OF IS MELTING FROM THE HEAT. *JS

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 22,000 mi

FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT MY DASHBOARD HAS GOTTEN VERY SHINY AND VERY, VERY STICKY, CAUSING AN UNSIGHTLY MESS AND, WORSE, CAUSING A DISTRACTING REFLECTION ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. I DIDN'T KNOW THE REASON UNTIL RECENTLY WHEN I SAW A REPORT ON THE NEWS OF NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVING T...

Jul 29, 2014 Structure 74,500 mi

VEHICLE DASHBOARD MELTING IN SUN. STARTED ON DRIVERS SIDE NOW EVIDENT ON BOTH DRIVERS AND PASSENGER SIDES. PROGRESSED FROM BEING MERELY STICKY TO CLEARLY MELTING! *JS

Jul 28, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

ON JULY 24, 2014 I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS STARTING TO LOOK STICKY AND SHINY LIKE THE PASSENGER SIDE, BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I STARTED DRIVING AND COULD NOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE FROM THE STICKY AND SHINY DASHBOARD. AFTER FURTHER R...

Jul 28, 2014 Visibility 100,000 mi

ON JULY 24, 2014 I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS STARTING TO LOOK STICKY AND SHINY LIKE THE PASSENGER SIDE, BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I STARTED DRIVING AND COULD NOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE FROM THE STICKY AND SHINY DASHBOARD. AFTER FURTHER R...

Jul 28, 2014 Structure

DASH IS MELTING AND LEXUS OR TOYOTA ARE NOT WILLING TO REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. IT'S CAUSING A REFLECTION ON THE DASH BOARD WHICH IS BLINDING AND MAKES IT HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. I'M WORRIED WITH THE FLORIDA HE...

Jul 28, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

ON JULY 24, 2014 I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS STARTING TO LOOK STICKY AND SHINY LIKE THE PASSENGER SIDE, BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I STARTED DRIVING AND COULD NOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE FROM THE STICKY AND SHINY DASHBOARD. AFTER FURTHER R...

Jul 28, 2014 Visibility 100,000 mi

ON JULY 24, 2014 I NOTICED THE DASHBOARD ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS STARTING TO LOOK STICKY AND SHINY LIKE THE PASSENGER SIDE, BUT DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT UNTIL I STARTED DRIVING AND COULD NOT SEE CLEARLY OUT OF THE WINDSHIELD BECAUSE OF THE GLARE FROM THE STICKY AND SHINY DASHBOARD. AFTER FURTHER R...

Jul 28, 2014 Structure

DASH IS MELTING AND LEXUS OR TOYOTA ARE NOT WILLING TO REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS CAR AND THE PROBLEM STARTED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. IT'S CAUSING A REFLECTION ON THE DASH BOARD WHICH IS BLINDING AND MAKES IT HARD TO SEE WHILE DRIVING. I'M WORRIED WITH THE FLORIDA HE...

Jul 17, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTED AND CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 17, 2014 Visibility 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTED AND CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 17, 2014 Structure 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTED AND CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 17, 2014 Visibility 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTED AND CAUSING A GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD SURFACE BECAME STICKY AND A DISCOLORATION WAS PRESENT DUE TO THE DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE DASHBOARD, WHICH DISTORTED THE VISION WHEN DRIVING. THE VE...

Jul 15, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD SURFACE BECAME STICKY AND A DISCOLORATION WAS PRESENT DUE TO THE DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THERE WAS A GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD FROM THE DASHBOARD, WHICH DISTORTED THE VISION WHEN DRIVING. THE VE...

Jun 24, 2014 Tires 36,817 mi

PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM COSTCO IN JUNE 2012. SINCE NOV. 2013 THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SEVERAL TIMES EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FILLED WITH NITROGEN FOR BETTER PRESSURE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK IN TO COSTCO TIRE CENTER SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIRES WERE CHECKED, REFILLED AND ROTATED AND NO SLOW...

Jun 24, 2014 Tires 36,817 mi

PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM COSTCO IN JUNE 2012. SINCE NOV. 2013 THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON SEVERAL TIMES EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE FILLED WITH NITROGEN FOR BETTER PRESSURE. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR BACK IN TO COSTCO TIRE CENTER SEVERAL TIMES. THE TIRES WERE CHECKED, REFILLED AND ROTATED AND NO SLOW...

Jun 22, 2014 Structure

I DON'T REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE PAPERWORK WITH ME AT THIS TIME. I HAVE REPORTED PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES WITH LEXUS OF AMERICA. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TWICE TO LEXUS DEALER WITH NO AVAIL. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND FALLING APART. ...

Jun 22, 2014 Structure

I DON'T REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE THE PAPERWORK WITH ME AT THIS TIME. I HAVE REPORTED PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES WITH LEXUS OF AMERICA. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TWICE TO LEXUS DEALER WITH NO AVAIL. THE ISSUE IS THAT THE DASHBOARD IS MELTING AND FALLING APART. ...

Jun 16, 2014 Structure

IN APRIL OF 2013, I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD OF OUR LEXUS HAD SMALL TEARS OR CRACKS ON IT. IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE HAD STUCK THEIR FINGERNAILS INTO THE DASHBOARD. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD SINCE NEITHER MY HUSBAND NOR MYSELF HAD DONE SUCH A THING. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS, AS THE WEATHER BECAME H...

Jun 16, 2014 Structure 115,000 mi

I WAS CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD AND THE RAG SLIGHTLY RAN ACROSS THE DASH BOARD. SINCE THEN IT IS LIKE A GOOEY STICKY LIKE SUBSTANCE. IT IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I NOW HAVE A RIDICULOUS GLARE ON THE DRIVER SIDE , WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. I HAVE FUSES AND HAIR...

Jun 16, 2014 Structure

IN APRIL OF 2013, I NOTICED THAT THE DASHBOARD OF OUR LEXUS HAD SMALL TEARS OR CRACKS ON IT. IT LOOKED LIKE SOMEONE HAD STUCK THEIR FINGERNAILS INTO THE DASHBOARD. I THOUGHT IT WAS ODD SINCE NEITHER MY HUSBAND NOR MYSELF HAD DONE SUCH A THING. OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL MONTHS, AS THE WEATHER BECAME H...

Jun 16, 2014 Structure 115,000 mi

I WAS CLEANING THE WINDSHIELD AND THE RAG SLIGHTLY RAN ACROSS THE DASH BOARD. SINCE THEN IT IS LIKE A GOOEY STICKY LIKE SUBSTANCE. IT IS RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. I NOW HAVE A RIDICULOUS GLARE ON THE DRIVER SIDE , WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO SEE. I HAVE FUSES AND HAIR...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS MELTING, WHICH CAUSED IT TO BECOME ABNORMALLY SHINY AND BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS MELTING, WHICH CAUSED IT TO BECOME ABNORMALLY SHINY AND BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS MELTING, WHICH CAUSED IT TO BECOME ABNORMALLY SHINY AND BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

Jun 2, 2014 Structure 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD WAS MELTING, WHICH CAUSED IT TO BECOME ABNORMALLY SHINY AND BLOCKING THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE DASH BOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER ...

May 19, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS MELTED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. SAFETY HAZARD IS THE EXTREME REFLECTION FROM THE SUN. MY EYES ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO LIGHT AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT. I CAN NOT AFFORD A NEW DASHBOARD AND LEXUS IS CLAIMING THAT THE WEATHER IS HOT IN FLORIDA AND IT CAN HAPPEN ...OH WELL ...

May 19, 2014 Structure 50,000 mi

DASHBOARD HAS MELTED. VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. SAFETY HAZARD IS THE EXTREME REFLECTION FROM THE SUN. MY EYES ARE EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO LIGHT AND MAKES DRIVING DIFFICULT. I CAN NOT AFFORD A NEW DASHBOARD AND LEXUS IS CLAIMING THAT THE WEATHER IS HOT IN FLORIDA AND IT CAN HAPPEN ...OH WELL ...

May 2, 2014 Structure

THREE TO FOUR YEARS AGO THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO DEVELOP VERY SHINY AND VERY STICKY FEEL AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. THE SHINE REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A GLARE AND HINDERS VISION. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THIS IS NOT JUST...

May 2, 2014 Structure

THREE TO FOUR YEARS AGO THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO DEVELOP VERY SHINY AND VERY STICKY FEEL AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. THE SHINE REFLECTS ON THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING A GLARE AND HINDERS VISION. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. THIS IS NOT JUST...

Apr 22, 2014 Engine 69,951 mi

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 LIGH...

Apr 22, 2014 Air Bags 69,951 mi

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 LIGH...

Apr 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 69,951 mi

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 LIGH...

Apr 22, 2014 Engine 69,951 mi

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 LIGH...

Apr 22, 2014 Air Bags 69,951 mi

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 LIGH...

Apr 22, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 69,951 mi

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 LIGH...

Sep 24, 2013 Steering

BELOW ARE EXCERPTS OF A LETTER SENT ON JULY 16TH, 2013, TO WHICH I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY. I AM WRITING TO YOU ON BEHALF OF MY CLIENT, _____________, CONCERNING A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING OF HER 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP, FREEMAN LEXUS IN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, HAS REFUSED TO R...

Sep 24, 2013 Steering

BELOW ARE EXCERPTS OF A LETTER SENT ON JULY 16TH, 2013, TO WHICH I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A REPLY. I AM WRITING TO YOU ON BEHALF OF MY CLIENT, _____________, CONCERNING A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING OF HER 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP, FREEMAN LEXUS IN SANTA ROSA, CALIFORNIA, HAS REFUSED TO R...

Sep 6, 2013 Power Train 27,500 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY AS I DID WITH TWO OTHER LEXUS THAT I HAVE OWNED. SHORTLY AFTERWARD I NOTICED THAT WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO STOP AT THE TOP A STEEP HILL THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY LURCH FORWARD AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND TOO...

Sep 6, 2013 Power Train 27,500 mi

I PURCHASED THE CAR WITH A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED WARRANTY AS I DID WITH TWO OTHER LEXUS THAT I HAVE OWNED. SHORTLY AFTERWARD I NOTICED THAT WHEN I SLOWED DOWN TO STOP AT THE TOP A STEEP HILL THE CAR WOULD SUDDENLY LURCH FORWARD AND I HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKE TO STOP THE CAR. I WENT TO THE DEALER AND TOO...

Aug 14, 2013 Steering

2007 LEXUS ES350. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS DUE TO THE SHUDDER AND CLICKING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE LAWYER STATED THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BEFORE SELLING THE VEHICLE TO HER CLIENT. TH...

Aug 14, 2013 Steering

2007 LEXUS ES350. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS DUE TO THE SHUDDER AND CLICKING PROBLEMS. *SMD THE LAWYER STATED THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF AND CORRECTED THE PROBLEM BEFORE SELLING THE VEHICLE TO HER CLIENT. TH...

May 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 11,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

May 6, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 11,000 mi

TL* 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 I...

Apr 9, 2013 Air Bags Crash 157,000 mi

I WAS HIT BY A TRUCK AT AN INTERSECTION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. MY UPPER BODY HIT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THEN HIT THE SIDE DOOR PANEL. THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EITHER IN THE DOOR OR ON THE STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS THE CAR WAS IN TWO OTHER ACCIDENTS AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER D...

Apr 9, 2013 Air Bags Crash 157,000 mi

I WAS HIT BY A TRUCK AT AN INTERSECTION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. MY UPPER BODY HIT THE STEERING WHEEL ON THE LEFT SIDE AND THEN HIT THE SIDE DOOR PANEL. THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT EITHER IN THE DOOR OR ON THE STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THIS THE CAR WAS IN TWO OTHER ACCIDENTS AND THE AIRBAGS NEVER D...

Mar 8, 2013 Structure 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS 350ES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO MELT AND WHEN THE SUN BEAMED DOWN, IT WOULD CAUSE A GLARE, OBSCURING THE CONTACTS VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT SHE THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED REPLACING....

Mar 8, 2013 Structure 40,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS 350ES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD STARTED TO MELT AND WHEN THE SUN BEAMED DOWN, IT WOULD CAUSE A GLARE, OBSCURING THE CONTACTS VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT SHE THE DASHBOARD WOULD NEED REPLACING....

Feb 20, 2013 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT W...

Feb 20, 2013 Air Bags Crash 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE SUDDENLY CRASHED INTO THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE WITH SUBSTANTIAL FORCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT W...

Jan 22, 2013 Structure Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Jan 22, 2013 Structure Fire 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE DASHBOARD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MI...

Jan 9, 2013 Visibility 32,429 mi

DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW MADE A CLUNK NOISE WHEN GOING DOWN AND THE WINDOW POPPED OUT AND WAS OFF TRACK. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. TWENTY-TWO MONTHS LATER, SAME WINDOW MADE A CLICKING NOISE GOING UP AND DOWN AND AT THAT TIME, DEALER REMOVED DOOR PANEL AND FOUND LOOSE BOLT WHICH THEY TIGHTENED...

Jan 9, 2013 Visibility 32,429 mi

DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW MADE A CLUNK NOISE WHEN GOING DOWN AND THE WINDOW POPPED OUT AND WAS OFF TRACK. DEALER REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. TWENTY-TWO MONTHS LATER, SAME WINDOW MADE A CLICKING NOISE GOING UP AND DOWN AND AT THAT TIME, DEALER REMOVED DOOR PANEL AND FOUND LOOSE BOLT WHICH THEY TIGHTENED...

Nov 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE FLOOR MAT MADE CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MERGE OFF THE ROADWAY TO REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE...

Nov 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 20 MPH, THE FLOOR MAT MADE CONTACT WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ERRONEOUSLY ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SAFELY MERGE OFF THE ROADWAY TO REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE...

Oct 2, 2012 Structure 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000. U...

Oct 2, 2012 Structure 19,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,000. U...

Sep 13, 2012 Visibility/wiper 62,000 mi

MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AND DID SO FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, THEN THE LEFT ONE STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING. NOW THEY BOTH COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING. I NEED TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY COME BACK ON. THIS IS NOT ONLY FRIGHTENING, BUT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MAKES ME...

Sep 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AND DID SO FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, THEN THE LEFT ONE STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING. NOW THEY BOTH COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING. I NEED TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY COME BACK ON. THIS IS NOT ONLY FRIGHTENING, BUT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MAKES ME...

Sep 13, 2012 Visibility/wiper 62,000 mi

MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AND DID SO FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, THEN THE LEFT ONE STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING. NOW THEY BOTH COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING. I NEED TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY COME BACK ON. THIS IS NOT ONLY FRIGHTENING, BUT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MAKES ME...

Sep 13, 2012 Exterior Lighting 62,000 mi

MY RIGHT HEADLIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AND DID SO FOR SEVERAL WEEKS, THEN THE LEFT ONE STARTED TO DO THE SAME THING. NOW THEY BOTH COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHEN I'M DRIVING. I NEED TO TURN THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY COME BACK ON. THIS IS NOT ONLY FRIGHTENING, BUT EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MAKES ME...

Sep 11, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

BELOW IS AN E-MAIL SENT TO LEXUS REGARDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE SO CALLED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT MY WIFE EXPERIENCE AND THE REMEDIES WE ARE SEEKING FROM THEM. THEY HAVE ISSUED A COMPLAINT # OF[XXX] ON AUGUST 15, 2012 MY WIFE [XXX] WHILE DRIVING OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 EXPERIENCED WHAT WE ARE LEA...

Sep 11, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 65,000 mi

BELOW IS AN E-MAIL SENT TO LEXUS REGARDING A DESCRIPTION OF THE SO CALLED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION EVENT MY WIFE EXPERIENCE AND THE REMEDIES WE ARE SEEKING FROM THEM. THEY HAVE ISSUED A COMPLAINT # OF[XXX] ON AUGUST 15, 2012 MY WIFE [XXX] WHILE DRIVING OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 EXPERIENCED WHAT WE ARE LEA...

Sep 7, 2012 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND BOTH HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AT 70 MPH. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH ONE LIGHT THEN THE OTHER WITH NO REASON. YOU CAN SWITCH THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIME AND THEY USUALLY COME BACK ON BUT WHEN THEY BOTH WENT OFF AT THE SAME TIME AT 70MPH THEY RESTORED A 8 TIMES! I TOOK...

Sep 7, 2012 Exterior Lighting 80,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND BOTH HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AT 70 MPH. THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH ONE LIGHT THEN THE OTHER WITH NO REASON. YOU CAN SWITCH THEM ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIME AND THEY USUALLY COME BACK ON BUT WHEN THEY BOTH WENT OFF AT THE SAME TIME AT 70MPH THEY RESTORED A 8 TIMES! I TOOK...

Aug 2, 2012 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT VARYING SPEEDS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY CAR CHANGE POSITION WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE SWITCH. DURING THE WEEK OR SO PRIOR TO THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS OCCURRED, I HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED OVERNIGHT THAT THE M...

Aug 2, 2012 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT VARYING SPEEDS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY CAR CHANGE POSITION WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE SWITCH. DURING THE WEEK OR SO PRIOR TO THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS OCCURRED, I HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED OVERNIGHT THAT THE M...

Aug 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

LOW BEAM XENON HEADLIGHT ON DRIVERS & PASSENGERS SIDE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF. AT TIMES BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY CAUSING NO VISION AT NIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON THEY WORK ONCE AGAIN BUT USUALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES ONLY. PULLED OVER BY COPS AN...

Aug 2, 2012 Visibility/wiper 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT VARYING SPEEDS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY CAR CHANGE POSITION WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE SWITCH. DURING THE WEEK OR SO PRIOR TO THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS OCCURRED, I HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED OVERNIGHT THAT THE M...

Aug 2, 2012 Electrical System 100,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT VARYING SPEEDS I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ON MY CAR CHANGE POSITION WITHOUT ANY INPUT ON THE SWITCH. DURING THE WEEK OR SO PRIOR TO THE FIRST TIME THAT THIS OCCURRED, I HAD NOTICED THAT WHEN RETURNING TO THE CAR AFTER LEAVING IT PARKED OVERNIGHT THAT THE M...

Aug 2, 2012 Exterior Lighting 105,000 mi

LOW BEAM XENON HEADLIGHT ON DRIVERS & PASSENGERS SIDE INTERMITTENTLY SHUTS OFF. AT TIMES BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND SHUT OFF COMPLETELY CAUSING NO VISION AT NIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON THEY WORK ONCE AGAIN BUT USUALLY FOR A FEW MINUTES ONLY. PULLED OVER BY COPS AN...

Jul 11, 2012 Structure Fire 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN FLORIDA AND ARIZONA. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO HEAT AND THE...

Jul 11, 2012 Structure Fire 77,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GET INSPECTED BY THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS A KNOWN PROBLEM IN FLORIDA AND ARIZONA. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO HEAT AND THE...

Jun 5, 2012 Visibility/wiper 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 ES 350 I ATTEMPTED TO LET MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW DOWN AND WHEN I TRIED TO LET IT UP IT WOULDN'T GO UP AT FIRST THEN IT CAME UP OFF TRACK UPON LETTING IT UP. *TR

Jun 5, 2012 Visibility/wiper 65,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 ES 350 I ATTEMPTED TO LET MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW DOWN AND WHEN I TRIED TO LET IT UP IT WOULDN'T GO UP AT FIRST THEN IT CAME UP OFF TRACK UPON LETTING IT UP. *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

MY LEFT HEADLIGHT STARTED GOING OUT,IT WOULD COME BACK ON, THEN MY RIGHT STARTED AND NOW BOTH LIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. SEEING MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR

Feb 28, 2012 Exterior Lighting 50,000 mi

MY LEFT HEADLIGHT STARTED GOING OUT,IT WOULD COME BACK ON, THEN MY RIGHT STARTED AND NOW BOTH LIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. SEEING MANY OF THE SAME COMPLAINTS ONLINE. *TR

Jan 2, 2012 Wheels 73,000 mi

I HAD A NEW MASTERCRAFT TIRE (215/55R17 TOURING LSR) INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR ON NOVEMEBER 17, 2011. ON DECEMBER 31, A CAR WASH ATTENDENT NOTIFIED ME THAT I HAD A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL OF ABOVE TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY THE INSTALLER OF THE TIRE THAT IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO SOME ...

Jan 2, 2012 Wheels 73,000 mi

I HAD A NEW MASTERCRAFT TIRE (215/55R17 TOURING LSR) INSTALLED ON THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE OF THE CAR ON NOVEMEBER 17, 2011. ON DECEMBER 31, A CAR WASH ATTENDENT NOTIFIED ME THAT I HAD A BUBBLE ON THE SIDEWALL OF ABOVE TIRE. I WAS TOLD BY THE INSTALLER OF THE TIRE THAT IT WAS PROBABLY DUE TO SOME ...

Dec 29, 2011 Exterior Lighting 32,783 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THEY BEGAN TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. *KB

Dec 29, 2011 Exterior Lighting 32,783 mi

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THEY BEGAN TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHT BULBS. *KB

Dec 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,400 mi

THE WATER PUMP FAILED WITH LESS THAN 40000 MILES AND UNDER 5 YEARS OLD. IT WILL COST $1500. THE PUMP WAS $175. DO TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE AND PLACEMENT OF THE PUMP IT WILL TAKE 11 HOURS. *TR

Dec 28, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 39,400 mi

THE WATER PUMP FAILED WITH LESS THAN 40000 MILES AND UNDER 5 YEARS OLD. IT WILL COST $1500. THE PUMP WAS $175. DO TO THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE AND PLACEMENT OF THE PUMP IT WILL TAKE 11 HOURS. *TR

Nov 25, 2011 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS OBSTRUCTING HIS VIEW DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMEMBER IF HE HAD NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR ...

Nov 25, 2011 Visibility 23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR VIEW MIRROR WAS OBSTRUCTING HIS VIEW DUE TO THE HEIGHT OF THE REAR OF VEHICLE. THE DEALER DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT COULD NOT REMEMBER IF HE HAD NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR ...

Nov 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I TURNED THEM OFF AND ON QUICKLY AND THEY CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I GOOGLED TO SEE IOF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE SO MANY. I WA...

Nov 14, 2011 Exterior Lighting

WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. I TURNED THEM OFF AND ON QUICKLY AND THEY CAME BACK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. I GOOGLED TO SEE IOF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM AND I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE SO MANY. I WA...

Oct 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD ON ITS OWN, AS SHE WAS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*JB

Oct 25, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER STATES SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE, WHEN IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD ON ITS OWN, AS SHE WAS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE, RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.*JB

Oct 13, 2011 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER TRYING TO DECELERATE FOR A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE FINALLY SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE SHE NEEDED A TRANS...

Oct 13, 2011 Power Train 74,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. AFTER TRYING TO DECELERATE FOR A FEW MINUTES THE VEHICLE FINALLY SLOWED DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY A DEALER WHO ADVISED HER THAT THE SHE NEEDED A TRANS...

Aug 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,985 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN ENGAGED AND WITHOUT RESPONSE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ...

Aug 26, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41,985 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS ABNORMALLY DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN ENGAGED AND WITHOUT RESPONSE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC ...

Aug 11, 2011 Visibility 100,950 mi

IN MAY/JUNE 2011 MY AC WENT OUT AND AUGUST 2011 MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OFF TRACK DUE TO A BROKEN CLIP. I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH 102,000 MILES. MY WARRANTY RAN OUT JUST BEFORE YEAR 2 DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE AC AND WAS TOLD THE AC EVAPORATOR NE...

Aug 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,950 mi

IN MAY/JUNE 2011 MY AC WENT OUT AND AUGUST 2011 MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OFF TRACK DUE TO A BROKEN CLIP. I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH 102,000 MILES. MY WARRANTY RAN OUT JUST BEFORE YEAR 2 DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE AC AND WAS TOLD THE AC EVAPORATOR NE...

Aug 11, 2011 Visibility 100,950 mi

IN MAY/JUNE 2011 MY AC WENT OUT AND AUGUST 2011 MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OFF TRACK DUE TO A BROKEN CLIP. I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH 102,000 MILES. MY WARRANTY RAN OUT JUST BEFORE YEAR 2 DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE AC AND WAS TOLD THE AC EVAPORATOR NE...

Aug 11, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 100,950 mi

IN MAY/JUNE 2011 MY AC WENT OUT AND AUGUST 2011 MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT OFF TRACK DUE TO A BROKEN CLIP. I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH 102,000 MILES. MY WARRANTY RAN OUT JUST BEFORE YEAR 2 DUE TO THE HIGH MILEAGE. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE AC AND WAS TOLD THE AC EVAPORATOR NE...

Jul 28, 2011 Visibility 38,397 mi

THIS MORNING DRIVING INTO WORK I ROLLED UP THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND IT ROLLED UP TOO FAR AND IS NOW OUT OF THE GROVE. THE NEAREST DEALER IS 1 HR 30 MINS FROM HERE AND WILL NEED TO EITHER TOW THE VEHICLE OR WILL NEED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP. ESTIMATING HUGE $$$S. VEHICLE IS JUST ...

Jul 28, 2011 Visibility 38,397 mi

THIS MORNING DRIVING INTO WORK I ROLLED UP THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND IT ROLLED UP TOO FAR AND IS NOW OUT OF THE GROVE. THE NEAREST DEALER IS 1 HR 30 MINS FROM HERE AND WILL NEED TO EITHER TOW THE VEHICLE OR WILL NEED TO TAKE IT TO AN AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP. ESTIMATING HUGE $$$S. VEHICLE IS JUST ...

Jul 26, 2011 Visibility 64,640 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SLIPPED OUT OF ITS TRACKS. AS A RESULT, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW AND ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE FRO...

Jul 26, 2011 Visibility 64,640 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW SLIPPED OUT OF ITS TRACKS. AS A RESULT, THE WINDOW WOULD NOT MOVE UP OR DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW AND ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED ON THE FRO...

Jun 20, 2011 Visibility 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 AND ON JUNE 18, 2011 WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER ROLLED DOWN HER WINDOW AND THE WINDOW CAME OFF TRACK WHILE TRYING TO ROLL UP!! WE HAD TO PULL OVER AND MANUALLY READJUST THE WINDOW TO KEEP IT IN PLACE AS IT WAS COMPLETELY COMING OUT OF THE PANEL. THE WINDOW CANNOT BE LOWER...

Jun 20, 2011 Visibility 58,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 AND ON JUNE 18, 2011 WHILE DRIVING, THE PASSENGER ROLLED DOWN HER WINDOW AND THE WINDOW CAME OFF TRACK WHILE TRYING TO ROLL UP!! WE HAD TO PULL OVER AND MANUALLY READJUST THE WINDOW TO KEEP IT IN PLACE AS IT WAS COMPLETELY COMING OUT OF THE PANEL. THE WINDOW CANNOT BE LOWER...

Apr 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW AND THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW COMING OFF TRACK AND THE WINDOW ATTACHMENTS BREAKING. LEXUS FIXED THE DRIVERS WINDOW AND NOW THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER WINDOW. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER SHOULD RECALL

Apr 7, 2011 Unknown Or Other 30,000 mi

MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT DRIVERS WINDOW AND THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW COMING OFF TRACK AND THE WINDOW ATTACHMENTS BREAKING. LEXUS FIXED THE DRIVERS WINDOW AND NOW THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO THE PASSENGER WINDOW. IS THIS A COMMON PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER SHOULD RECALL

Apr 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,515 mi

THIS IS ABOUT THE REAR BRAKE PADS OF LEXUS E350 AND THE ETHICS OF LEXUS DEALER. I TOOK MY 2007 ES350 TO LEXUS DEALER FOR A RECALL JOB. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR THE DEALER GAVE ME AN INSPECTION SHEET WHICH SHOWED THAT THE FRONT DISC PADS ARE 8MM THICK (REASONABLE FOR A 30,000 MILES CAR) WHILE THE ...

Apr 2, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30,515 mi

THIS IS ABOUT THE REAR BRAKE PADS OF LEXUS E350 AND THE ETHICS OF LEXUS DEALER. I TOOK MY 2007 ES350 TO LEXUS DEALER FOR A RECALL JOB. WHEN I PICKED UP THE CAR THE DEALER GAVE ME AN INSPECTION SHEET WHICH SHOWED THAT THE FRONT DISC PADS ARE 8MM THICK (REASONABLE FOR A 30,000 MILES CAR) WHILE THE ...

Mar 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 61,489 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED CONSTANT, ABRUPT PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO ...

Mar 10, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 61,489 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE DRIVER APPLIED CONSTANT, ABRUPT PRESSURE TO THE VEHICLE BUT TO NO AVAIL. IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO ...

Feb 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD THERE WOULD BE A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT A REPRESENTATIVE...

Feb 15, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS COLD THERE WOULD BE A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE ENGINE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT A REPRESENTATIVE...

Jan 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*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 ...

Jan 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 30,000 mi

TL*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 ...

Dec 17, 2010 Electrical System 52,490 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT AND CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE BEGINNING DECEMBER 2010. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Dec 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,490 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT AND CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE BEGINNING DECEMBER 2010. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Dec 17, 2010 Electrical System 52,490 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT AND CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE BEGINNING DECEMBER 2010. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Dec 17, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 52,490 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT AND CHARGING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS OIL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE BEGINNING DECEMBER 2010. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INS...

Dec 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Dec 10, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

TL* 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 ...

Nov 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 58,197 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS HYPER ACCELERATED. I HAD THE RE-CALL WORK DONE ON THIS. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND OF IT'S OWN IT WAS DAMAGED AND I WAS HURT. *TR

Nov 28, 2010 Power Train Crash 58,197 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS HYPER ACCELERATED. I HAD THE RE-CALL WORK DONE ON THIS. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND OF IT'S OWN IT WAS DAMAGED AND I WAS HURT. *TR

Nov 28, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 58,197 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS HYPER ACCELERATED. I HAD THE RE-CALL WORK DONE ON THIS. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND OF IT'S OWN IT WAS DAMAGED AND I WAS HURT. *TR

Nov 28, 2010 Power Train Crash 58,197 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS HYPER ACCELERATED. I HAD THE RE-CALL WORK DONE ON THIS. IT WAS AS IF THE CAR HAD A MIND OF IT'S OWN IT WAS DAMAGED AND I WAS HURT. *TR

Nov 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL* 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 T...

Nov 2, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL* 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 T...

Oct 6, 2010 Structure 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CLEAR COAT OF PAINT FAILED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE; THERE WERE WHITE SPECKS ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO BUFFED AND WAXED THOSE AREAS. THE CONTA...

Oct 6, 2010 Structure 11,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE CLEAR COAT OF PAINT FAILED TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE; THERE WERE WHITE SPECKS ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO BUFFED AND WAXED THOSE AREAS. THE CONTA...

Oct 1, 2010 Air Bags 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE SHE WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT ONLY WHEN SHE WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. OTHER PASSENGERS COULD SIT IN THE SEAT W...

Oct 1, 2010 Air Bags 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT BEGAN ILLUMINATING UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE WHILE SHE WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY, BUT ONLY WHEN SHE WAS SEATED IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. OTHER PASSENGERS COULD SIT IN THE SEAT W...

Sep 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,500 mi

ON MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING; FIRST THE DRIVER SIDE WOULD FADE OUT AFTER DRIVING A WHILE AND THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WENT OUT. CAR ONLY HAS 75K MILES. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT HID LIGHTBULBS CAN GRADUALLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING LIGHT COMES IN THE VEHICLE. COST ...

Sep 25, 2010 Exterior Lighting 75,500 mi

ON MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING; FIRST THE DRIVER SIDE WOULD FADE OUT AFTER DRIVING A WHILE AND THEN THE PASSENGER SIDE WENT OUT. CAR ONLY HAS 75K MILES. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT HID LIGHTBULBS CAN GRADUALLY GO OUT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WARNING LIGHT COMES IN THE VEHICLE. COST ...

Sep 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,042 mi

TL* THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY LEASED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT NO REPAIRS WER...

Sep 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,042 mi

TL* THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY LEASED A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED. THE DRIVER DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP BUT NO REPAIRS WER...

Sep 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

LETTER FROM SENATOR DURBIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND HIS 2007 LEXUS ES350 4 DR SDN SUDDEN ACCELERATION (DOT/I#2010-1239) THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM...

Sep 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

LETTER FROM SENATOR DURBIN ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENT RE A PROBLEM WITH TOYOTA AND HIS 2007 LEXUS ES350 4 DR SDN SUDDEN ACCELERATION (DOT/I#2010-1239) THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DECELERATE AS HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM...

Aug 3, 2010 Suspension Crash 50,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG I-80 AT MID DAY, NO RAIN OR WATER, CLEAR DRIVING. 2007 LEXUS ES 350 BEGAN TO ROCK VIOLENTLY SIDE TO SIDE AND SPUN OFF THE ROAD INTO MEDIAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

Aug 3, 2010 Suspension Crash 50,000 mi

DRIVING ALONG I-80 AT MID DAY, NO RAIN OR WATER, CLEAR DRIVING. 2007 LEXUS ES 350 BEGAN TO ROCK VIOLENTLY SIDE TO SIDE AND SPUN OFF THE ROAD INTO MEDIAN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

Jul 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350, WHILE PARKING VEHICLE CONSUMER STATED FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD HITTING INTO A BLOCK WALL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. *JB

Jul 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350, WHILE PARKING VEHICLE CONSUMER STATED FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON VEHICLE MOVED FORWARD HITTING INTO A BLOCK WALL. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK. *JB

Jul 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS HE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30- 40 MPH. THE FIRST EXPERIENCE OCCURRED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE FLOOR MATS WERE REMOVED, HOWEVER THE VEHICL...

Jul 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS ES 350. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS HE HAS EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30- 40 MPH. THE FIRST EXPERIENCE OCCURRED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS OF OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE FLOOR MATS WERE REMOVED, HOWEVER THE VEHICL...

Jun 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,146 mi

2ND REQUEST RE FAX FWD ON BEHALF OF (NJ) WHO WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT ON 11/18/08 IN HER 2007 TOYOTA LEXUS THAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WOULD LIKE HER TOYOTA INCIDENT RECORDED. *KB WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHED THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATE...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System 50 mi

IN 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 MODEL LEXUS ES 350 4 DOOR SEDAN. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS LIFTED AND THE CAR WAS DOWNSHIFTING AND BRAKING BY THE ENGINE (THE BRAKE NOT BEING DEPRESSED), AT ONE POINT THE CAR CONTINUED FORWARD FOR A TIME RATHER THA...

Jun 23, 2010 Unknown Or Other 50 mi

IN 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 MODEL LEXUS ES 350 4 DOOR SEDAN. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS LIFTED AND THE CAR WAS DOWNSHIFTING AND BRAKING BY THE ENGINE (THE BRAKE NOT BEING DEPRESSED), AT ONE POINT THE CAR CONTINUED FORWARD FOR A TIME RATHER THA...

Jun 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,146 mi

2ND REQUEST RE FAX FWD ON BEHALF OF (NJ) WHO WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT ON 11/18/08 IN HER 2007 TOYOTA LEXUS THAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WOULD LIKE HER TOYOTA INCIDENT RECORDED. *KB WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHED THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATE...

Jun 23, 2010 Electrical System 50 mi

IN 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 MODEL LEXUS ES 350 4 DOOR SEDAN. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS LIFTED AND THE CAR WAS DOWNSHIFTING AND BRAKING BY THE ENGINE (THE BRAKE NOT BEING DEPRESSED), AT ONE POINT THE CAR CONTINUED FORWARD FOR A TIME RATHER THA...

Jun 23, 2010 Unknown Or Other 50 mi

IN 2007, I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 MODEL LEXUS ES 350 4 DOOR SEDAN. SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS LIFTED AND THE CAR WAS DOWNSHIFTING AND BRAKING BY THE ENGINE (THE BRAKE NOT BEING DEPRESSED), AT ONE POINT THE CAR CONTINUED FORWARD FOR A TIME RATHER THA...

Jun 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE BRICKS OF A STORE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMP...

Jun 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 46,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE BRICKS OF A STORE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS LOCATED AT AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP AT THE TIME OF THE COMP...

May 26, 2010 Power Train

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER DID RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS, BUT WAS NOT CONCERNED, BECAUSE HE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR. HOWEVER, ON APRIL 6, 2010, AS THE CONSUMER WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICL...

May 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WOULD OPEN ON THEIR OWN. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OR GOT CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES AND THE DOOR HANDLES WERE CHANGE...

May 26, 2010 Power Train

2007 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION *TGW THE CONSUMER DID RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL REGARDING ACCELERATOR PROBLEMS, BUT WAS NOT CONCERNED, BECAUSE HE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS PRIOR. HOWEVER, ON APRIL 6, 2010, AS THE CONSUMER WAS ABOUT TO MAKE A TURN, THE VEHICL...

May 26, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS WOULD OPEN ON THEIR OWN. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO OPEN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR OR GOT CLOSE TO THE VEHICLE, ALL THE DOORS WOULD UNLOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES AND THE DOOR HANDLES WERE CHANGE...

May 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,146 mi

FAX FWD ON BEHALF OF (NJ) WHO WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN ON 11/18/08 IN HER 2007 LEXUS ES350 THAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WOULD LIKE HER TOYOTA INCIDENT RECORDED *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHED THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RA...

May 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,146 mi

FAX FWD ON BEHALF OF (NJ) WHO WAS INVOLVED IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT IN ON 11/18/08 IN HER 2007 LEXUS ES350 THAT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, WOULD LIKE HER TOYOTA INCIDENT RECORDED *TGW WHEN THE CONSUMER PULLED INTO HER DRIVEWAY AND APPROACHED THE OPEN GARAGE DOOR, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT A HIGH RA...

May 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AGAIN AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT THE V...

May 17, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, SHE NOTICED THE VEHICLE BEGIN TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AGAIN AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT THE V...

May 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

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. *TR

May 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 34,000 mi

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. *TR

Apr 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 45,174 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SERVICED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN...

Apr 27, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 45,174 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN SERVICED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN...

Apr 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

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. FIN...

Apr 24, 2010 Power Train

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. FIN...

Apr 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

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. FIN...

Apr 24, 2010 Power Train

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. FIN...

Apr 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY ACCORDING TO RECALL 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) BUT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE ...

Apr 21, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED PREVIOUSLY ACCORDING TO RECALL 09V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: ACCELERATOR PEDAL) BUT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE ...

Apr 19, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 27,211 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN THE SPEED INCREASED TO 80 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, CONTINUOUS PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. SUDDENLY, THE VEHIC...

Apr 19, 2010 Power Train 75,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL (VSC) WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE IDENTICAL FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE...

Apr 19, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Fire 27,211 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN THE SPEED INCREASED TO 80 MPH. THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED AND FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP THE VEHICLE; THEREFORE, CONTINUOUS PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. SUDDENLY, THE VEHIC...

Apr 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 25,800 mi

FRONT END CRASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 WITH A FORD F-150. MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE FRONT 1/3 OF MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN MY VEHICLE. LEXUS TELLS ME THAT THE FRONT SENSORS WERE NOT ACTIVATED BECAUSE I WAS IN THE STOPPING MODE WITH THE FRONT END DOWN AND HIT LOW...

Apr 15, 2010 Air Bags Crash 25,800 mi

FRONT END CRASH OF MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 WITH A FORD F-150. MY CAR WAS TOTALED AND THE FRONT 1/3 OF MY VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THERE WAS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN MY VEHICLE. LEXUS TELLS ME THAT THE FRONT SENSORS WERE NOT ACTIVATED BECAUSE I WAS IN THE STOPPING MODE WITH THE FRONT END DOWN AND HIT LOW...

Apr 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 16,800 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) RE: LEXUS ES350, 2007; 16,800 MILES; VIN: [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ABOVE REFERENCED CAR, WITH ONLY ABOUT 16,800 MILES DRIVEN ON IT, BARELY AT 20 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND OUR LEXUS ACCELER...

Apr 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,800 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) RE: LEXUS ES350, 2007; 16,800 MILES; VIN: [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ABOVE REFERENCED CAR, WITH ONLY ABOUT 16,800 MILES DRIVEN ON IT, BARELY AT 20 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND OUR LEXUS ACCELER...

Apr 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 16,800 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) RE: LEXUS ES350, 2007; 16,800 MILES; VIN: [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ABOVE REFERENCED CAR, WITH ONLY ABOUT 16,800 MILES DRIVEN ON IT, BARELY AT 20 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND OUR LEXUS ACCELER...

Apr 14, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,800 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) RE: LEXUS ES350, 2007; 16,800 MILES; VIN: [XXX] ON FEBRUARY 2ND, 2010, I WAS DRIVING ABOVE REFERENCED CAR, WITH ONLY ABOUT 16,800 MILES DRIVEN ON IT, BARELY AT 20 MPH ON A SIDE STREET AND OUR LEXUS ACCELER...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST YEAR, HE EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED ONLY BRIEFLY AND UNDER SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. IN EACH CASE, THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING V...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,063 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. ON MARCH 11, 2010, WHILE DRIVING FROM ONE PARKING LOT TO ANOTHER, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POST AND KNOCKED IT FROM ITS FOUNDATION, WHICH THEN LANDED ON TH...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED OVER THE LAST YEAR, HE EXPERIENCED TWO INCIDENTS OF UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION. BOTH INCIDENTS OCCURRED ONLY BRIEFLY AND UNDER SIMILAR DRIVING CONDITIONS. IN EACH CASE, THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED RAPIDLY TO PASS A SLOWER MOVING V...

Apr 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,063 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. ON MARCH 11, 2010, WHILE DRIVING FROM ONE PARKING LOT TO ANOTHER, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED LIKE A ROCKET. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POST AND KNOCKED IT FROM ITS FOUNDATION, WHICH THEN LANDED ON TH...

Apr 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAS ADHERED TO ALL THE RECALL PRECAUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ES MODEL LEXUS AND THE PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST. THE CONSUMER STATED HE STILL EXPERIENCED MINOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *JB

Apr 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER HAS ADHERED TO ALL THE RECALL PRECAUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE ES MODEL LEXUS AND THE PROBLEMS STILL PERSIST. THE CONSUMER STATED HE STILL EXPERIENCED MINOR SUDDEN ACCELERATION PROBLEMS. *JB

Apr 2, 2010 Power Train

ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M., I DRIVING MY IN-LAWS 2007 LEXUS ES 350 NORTH ON MAIN ROAD, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE GAS PEDAL MOVED AWAY FROM MY FOOT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING AT FULL POWER. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE ...

Apr 2, 2010 Power Train

ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31 AT APPROXIMATELY 5:30 P.M., I DRIVING MY IN-LAWS 2007 LEXUS ES 350 NORTH ON MAIN ROAD, WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE. THE GAS PEDAL MOVED AWAY FROM MY FOOT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING AT FULL POWER. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE VEHICLE ...

Mar 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

NEW CAR LESS THEN 1 MO. OLD WIFE AND I NOTICED ACCELARATION SURGES. REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED TRANSMISSON IS ADJUSTING TO DRIVERS. DEALER ADJUSTS, NO NEW PARTS. SURGE STILL HAPPENS, ONCE IN A WHILE, NOT ALOT. AT LOW SPEEDS 20 TO 30 MPH

Mar 27, 2010 Unknown Or Other 1,000 mi

NEW CAR LESS THEN 1 MO. OLD WIFE AND I NOTICED ACCELARATION SURGES. REPORTED TO DEALER. DEALER STATED TRANSMISSON IS ADJUSTING TO DRIVERS. DEALER ADJUSTS, NO NEW PARTS. SURGE STILL HAPPENS, ONCE IN A WHILE, NOT ALOT. AT LOW SPEEDS 20 TO 30 MPH

Mar 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350. SUSPECTED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING FATAL CRASH. *TGW THE DECEDENT WAS DRIVING, WHEN APPARENTLY HIS VEHICLE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO A VAN. A PASSENGER IN THE VAN WAS ALSO KILLED. (ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT)

Mar 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350. SUSPECTED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING FATAL CRASH. *TGW THE DECEDENT WAS DRIVING, WHEN APPARENTLY HIS VEHICLE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO A VAN. A PASSENGER IN THE VAN WAS ALSO KILLED. (ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT)

Mar 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350. SUSPECTED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING FATAL CRASH. *TGW THE DECEDENT WAS DRIVING, WHEN APPARENTLY HIS VEHICLE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO A VAN. A PASSENGER IN THE VAN WAS ALSO KILLED. (ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT)

Mar 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350. SUSPECTED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION CAUSING FATAL CRASH. *TGW THE DECEDENT WAS DRIVING, WHEN APPARENTLY HIS VEHICLE CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND CRASHED HEAD-ON INTO A VAN. A PASSENGER IN THE VAN WAS ALSO KILLED. (ATTORNEY ON BEHALF OF DECEDENT)

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

LTR FWD RE SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENT INVOLVING HIS 2007 LEXUS ES350. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. ANOTHER TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND THE TRUCK THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PASS WAS ON HIS RIGHT. A STEEP ...

Mar 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,100....

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

LTR FWD RE SUDDEN ACCELERATION INCIDENT INVOLVING HIS 2007 LEXUS ES350. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO PASS AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. ANOTHER TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND THE TRUCK THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO PASS WAS ON HIS RIGHT. A STEEP ...

Mar 16, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 30,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,100....

Mar 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 55,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK AND COULDN'T GET STOPPED AND WRAPPED THE CAR AROUND A POLE TO GET IT STOPPED. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK AND COULDN'T GET STOPPED AND WRAPPED THE CAR AROUND A POLE TO GET IT STOPPED. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 55,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK AND COULDN'T GET STOPPED AND WRAPPED THE CAR AROUND A POLE TO GET IT STOPPED. *TR

Mar 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 55,000 mi

GAS PEDAL STUCK AND COULDN'T GET STOPPED AND WRAPPED THE CAR AROUND A POLE TO GET IT STOPPED. *TR

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350 SUDDEN ACCELERATED*CW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE INTERSTATE, HE PULLED OUT TO PASS AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. ANOTHER TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND THE ONE THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS WAS ON THE RIGHT. A STEEL C...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,045 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH UPHILL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. SHE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE BRA...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 50,000 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350 SUDDEN ACCELERATED*CW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING SOUTH ON THE INTERSTATE, HE PULLED OUT TO PASS AN 18-WHEELER TRUCK, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. ANOTHER TRUCK WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND THE ONE THAT HE WAS ATTEMPTING TO PASS WAS ON THE RIGHT. A STEEL C...

Mar 12, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,045 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF 30 MPH UPHILL, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN THE OPEN THROTTLE POSITION. SHE WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD AND UTILIZE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE BRA...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FOREGOING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES; HOWEVER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED ON SCENE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLI...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 38,500 mi

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 CAS...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 22,000 mi

DECEDENT WAS DRIVING A 2007 LEXUS ES350 ON CO. RD. 207 IN ROSS COUNTY, OHIO. VEHICLE CROSSED CENTER LINE AND COLLIDED HEAD-ON INTO PRISON VAN, KILLING DRIVER OF LEXUS AND PRISONER IN VAN. LEXUS DRIVER KNOWN TO BE A VERY CAUTIOUS DRIVER AND ROUGH CALCULATION OF SPEED OF LEXUS BY POLICE INVESTIGATOR...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FOREGOING VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES; HOWEVER A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED ON SCENE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLI...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 38,500 mi

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 CAS...

Mar 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 22,000 mi

DECEDENT WAS DRIVING A 2007 LEXUS ES350 ON CO. RD. 207 IN ROSS COUNTY, OHIO. VEHICLE CROSSED CENTER LINE AND COLLIDED HEAD-ON INTO PRISON VAN, KILLING DRIVER OF LEXUS AND PRISONER IN VAN. LEXUS DRIVER KNOWN TO BE A VERY CAUTIOUS DRIVER AND ROUGH CALCULATION OF SPEED OF LEXUS BY POLICE INVESTIGATOR...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 11,500 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AT ABOUT 3 PM I WAS PARKING MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN A PARKING SPACE AT STARBUCKS AT BELGRADE SHOPPING CENTER. WHEN I REACHED THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES I STARTED TO PUT THE CAR...

Mar 8, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 11,500 mi

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) ON FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AT ABOUT 3 PM I WAS PARKING MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN A PARKING SPACE AT STARBUCKS AT BELGRADE SHOPPING CENTER. WHEN I REACHED THE CURB WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES I STARTED TO PUT THE CAR...

Mar 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SITUATION IS THAT ALWAYS STEP ON THE BRAKE HARD TO MAKE QUICK STOP IF NEEDED. SOMETIMES FELT CAR WOULDN'T STOP. SO I HIT THE BRAKE WAY IN ADVANCE. COMPLAINED IT TO DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE. *TR

Mar 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

SITUATION IS THAT ALWAYS STEP ON THE BRAKE HARD TO MAKE QUICK STOP IF NEEDED. SOMETIMES FELT CAR WOULDN'T STOP. SO I HIT THE BRAKE WAY IN ADVANCE. COMPLAINED IT TO DEALER, BUT THEY SAID THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE. *TR

Mar 6, 2010 Visibility 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Structure 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Equipment 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 31,203 mi

ON JULY 16, 2009, MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY BEHIND A TRUCK WHEN A TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED RED. SHE TRIED TO STOP AND HAD HER FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF HER, CAUSING ABOUT $8,000 DAMAGE TO HER CAR AND NONE TO THE TRUCK. NO ONE WAS INJURED,...

Mar 6, 2010 Visibility 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Structure 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Equipment 20,000 mi

ON 07/2009 WE TOOK OUR 2007 LEXUS ES350 IN FOR SERVICE WITH 20K MILES. IT WAS BEING TAKEN IN FOR A BRAKE PROBLEM, FAULTY VISOR AND VEHICLE TILTED/LEANING. I WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES HAD 1MM LEFT (NEAR BRAKE FAILURE). A LEXUS TECH REPLACED THE BRAKES, VISOR AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TI...

Mar 6, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline Crash 31,203 mi

ON JULY 16, 2009, MY WIFE WAS TRAVELING SLOWLY BEHIND A TRUCK WHEN A TRAFFIC LIGHT TURNED RED. SHE TRIED TO STOP AND HAD HER FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE, BUT THE CAR DIDN'T STOP AND CRASHED INTO THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF HER, CAUSING ABOUT $8,000 DAMAGE TO HER CAR AND NONE TO THE TRUCK. NO ONE WAS INJURED,...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 29,750 mi

TL* 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 F...

Mar 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 29,750 mi

TL* 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 F...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,600 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY, AFTER PASSING THROUGH TOLLBOOTH, VEHICLE LOCKED AT 40 MPH, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,600 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY, AFTER PASSING THROUGH TOLLBOOTH, VEHICLE LOCKED AT 40 MPH, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

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. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

I HAD STOPPED FOR GAS MIDPOINT IN A 10 HOUR DRIVE. AFTER COMPLETING MY STOP, I ACCESSED INTERSTATE 40 E FROM THE ENTRANCE RAMP AT WHICH POINT THERE WAS A SUDDEN INDEPENDENT INCREASE SURGE IN SPEED BY THE CAR AND NOT ME. I WOULD LIKEN IT TO THE SURGE ONE EXPERIENCES WHEN THE CAR IS ON AUTO CONTROL...

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 6,600 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY, AFTER PASSING THROUGH TOLLBOOTH, VEHICLE LOCKED AT 40 MPH, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 6,600 mi

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ENTER FREEWAY, AFTER PASSING THROUGH TOLLBOOTH, VEHICLE LOCKED AT 40 MPH, UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR BRAKE. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 36,000 mi

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. *TR

Mar 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

I HAD STOPPED FOR GAS MIDPOINT IN A 10 HOUR DRIVE. AFTER COMPLETING MY STOP, I ACCESSED INTERSTATE 40 E FROM THE ENTRANCE RAMP AT WHICH POINT THERE WAS A SUDDEN INDEPENDENT INCREASE SURGE IN SPEED BY THE CAR AND NOT ME. I WOULD LIKEN IT TO THE SURGE ONE EXPERIENCES WHEN THE CAR IS ON AUTO CONTROL...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 26, 2010 Power Train 1,000 mi

WE BOUGHT OUR LEXUS 350 ON SEP 29, 2006 WITHIN 3-5 MONTHS WE HAD ISSUES IN ACCELERATION PEDAL. WE TOOK TO THE WORKSHOP AND STATED OUR COMPLAINT ON INCREASE IS SPEED THE 1ST 10 MIN OF DRIVING. THE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. BUT SOMETIMES WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE. BUT WHEN WE TAKE TO THE DEALER THEY ...

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train 250 mi

ENGINE SURGES, UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS, APPEARS TO BE FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. WAS TOLD IT WAS MY FAULT FOR NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW THE "INTELLIGENT" TRANSMISSION FUNCTIONS. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UPSET BECAUSE HE NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT THE RECALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TWO YEARS AGO AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED WHAT COMPONENT THEY REPAIRED. THEY ONLY ADVISED HIM TO BRING T...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS CAUSED MILD INJURIES TO THE DRIVER WHEN THEY DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACTS INSURANCE...

Feb 25, 2010 Power Train 250 mi

ENGINE SURGES, UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS, APPEARS TO BE FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. HAPPENS EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. WAS TOLD IT WAS MY FAULT FOR NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW THE "INTELLIGENT" TRANSMISSION FUNCTIONS. *TR

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS UPSET BECAUSE HE NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT THE RECALL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE TWO YEARS AGO AND THE REPAIR WAS MADE; HOWEVER, HE WAS NEVER NOTIFIED WHAT COMPONENT THEY REPAIRED. THEY ONLY ADVISED HIM TO BRING T...

Feb 25, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 33,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN SHE ENGAGED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SURGED AND CRASHED INTO THE BACK OF A VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS CAUSED MILD INJURIES TO THE DRIVER WHEN THEY DEPLOYED. THE POLICE WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE CONTACTS INSURANCE...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS E350 LAST OCTOBER. IT WAS PURCHASED FROM LUJACK LEXUS IN DAVENPORT AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE WARRANTIED TO 100,000 MILES. THE CAR HAD ONLY 35000 MILES ON IT AT TIME OF PURCHASE. SOME TIME IN NOVEMBER, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. WE WERE THE FIRST CAR AT THE LIGHT...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED FROM IDLE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I SLAMMED MY FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR A FEW TIMES THINKING IT WAS LODGED. IT DEPRESSED AND RETURNED TO POSITION WITHOUT STICKING. AFTER APPROX. FIVE OR MORE SECOND...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 43,000 mi

I BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS E350 LAST OCTOBER. IT WAS PURCHASED FROM LUJACK LEXUS IN DAVENPORT AS A CERTIFIED VEHICLE WARRANTIED TO 100,000 MILES. THE CAR HAD ONLY 35000 MILES ON IT AT TIME OF PURCHASE. SOME TIME IN NOVEMBER, MY HUSBAND AND I WERE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT. WE WERE THE FIRST CAR AT THE LIGHT...

Feb 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

WHILE SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE SPEED INCREASED FROM IDLE WITHOUT TOUCHING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I SLAMMED MY FOOT DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR A FEW TIMES THINKING IT WAS LODGED. IT DEPRESSED AND RETURNED TO POSITION WITHOUT STICKING. AFTER APPROX. FIVE OR MORE SECOND...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,000 mi

WHILE BACKING MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 UP MY DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CORNER OF MY GARAGE. ALTHOUGH DRIVING CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY, THE VEHICLE JOLTED BACK AS IF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAD KICKED IN. NO ONE WAS INJURED, AND I DID NOT FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM ...

Feb 23, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,000 mi

WHILE BACKING MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 UP MY DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THE CORNER OF MY GARAGE. ALTHOUGH DRIVING CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY, THE VEHICLE JOLTED BACK AS IF THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM HAD KICKED IN. NO ONE WAS INJURED, AND I DID NOT FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM ...

Feb 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,800 mi

07/LEXUS/ES350/4DR FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTS WILL JUST GO OUT. THEN I AM LEFT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF THEY MAY OR MAY NOT COME BACK ON AGAIN. IF THEY COME ON, IT IS ONLY BRIEFLY. THE...

Feb 22, 2010 Exterior Lighting 60,800 mi

07/LEXUS/ES350/4DR FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF. SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE AT NIGHT, THE LIGHTS WILL JUST GO OUT. THEN I AM LEFT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF THEY MAY OR MAY NOT COME BACK ON AGAIN. IF THEY COME ON, IT IS ONLY BRIEFLY. THE...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH INTO HER DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,183 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER WAS STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE DRIVER RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE AHEAD. THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE LEXUS AS A PRODU...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. AS THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH INTO HER DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE ...

Feb 18, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 28,183 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY SUDDEN ACCELERATION. THE DRIVER WAS STOPPED FOR A RED LIGHT. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE DRIVER RELEASE THE BRAKE AND THEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE VEHICLE AHEAD. THE ACCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO THE LEXUS AS A PRODU...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 8,500 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. LAST SEPTEMBER AS I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AND SPEEDING UP IN ORDER TO JOIN THE CARS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, MY ACCELERATOR STUCK WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF AND I CONTINUED WITH THE ENGINE REVVED UP AS I BRAKED WITH BOTH FEET. I CONTINUED TO BRAKE WITH ONE FOOT AND REACH...

Feb 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 8,500 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. LAST SEPTEMBER AS I WAS ENTERING A FREEWAY AND SPEEDING UP IN ORDER TO JOIN THE CARS DRIVING AT ABOUT 60 MPH, MY ACCELERATOR STUCK WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF AND I CONTINUED WITH THE ENGINE REVVED UP AS I BRAKED WITH BOTH FEET. I CONTINUED TO BRAKE WITH ONE FOOT AND REACH...

Feb 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

POWER BRAKES ON MY LEXUS ES350 . WHEN STOPPED THE POWER BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BOARD WHEN CONTINUOUS PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL . DUE TO THE FACT THE ELECTRONICS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRE CONTINUOUS PUMPING OF THE BRAKES TO MAINTAIN A FIRM FEELING WHEN...

Feb 10, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

POWER BRAKES ON MY LEXUS ES350 . WHEN STOPPED THE POWER BRAKE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BOARD WHEN CONTINUOUS PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKE PEDAL . DUE TO THE FACT THE ELECTRONICS ATTACHED TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM REQUIRE CONTINUOUS PUMPING OF THE BRAKES TO MAINTAIN A FIRM FEELING WHEN...

Feb 6, 2010 Equipment 13,000 mi

2007 ES 350 ACCELERATOR DID NOT RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER ACCELERATING. INSTEAD, SLOW AND SLUGGISH PEDAL RETURN WAS EXPERIENCED BY ME AS DRIVER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD THE LUXURY OF WAITING FOR PEDAL TO RETURN. ONLY HAPPENED ONE TIME; FLOOR MATS WERE IN CAR AT THE TIME BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY H...

Feb 6, 2010 Equipment 13,000 mi

2007 ES 350 ACCELERATOR DID NOT RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER ACCELERATING. INSTEAD, SLOW AND SLUGGISH PEDAL RETURN WAS EXPERIENCED BY ME AS DRIVER. I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND HAD THE LUXURY OF WAITING FOR PEDAL TO RETURN. ONLY HAPPENED ONE TIME; FLOOR MATS WERE IN CAR AT THE TIME BUT I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY H...

Feb 5, 2010 Equipment 40,500 mi

I RECEIVED A LESS THAN REASSURING ASSESSMENT TODAY OF HOW MY '07 LEXUS ES 350 WAS FIXED AT KEYES LEXUS, VAN NUYS, CA, FOLLOWING A RECALL NOTICE. ALTHOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN TRIMMED, AND SOUND MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM THE DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MAT AREA, THE PRINCIPAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION PR...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,500 mi

I RECEIVED A LESS THAN REASSURING ASSESSMENT TODAY OF HOW MY '07 LEXUS ES 350 WAS FIXED AT KEYES LEXUS, VAN NUYS, CA, FOLLOWING A RECALL NOTICE. ALTHOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN TRIMMED, AND SOUND MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM THE DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MAT AREA, THE PRINCIPAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION PR...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

COLLISION ACCELERATOR STUCK, STEPPED ON AND HELD BRAKES BUT CAR SPED UP. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

OUT OF NOWHERE THE ES 350 LEXUS ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. I HAD TO PRACTICALLY STAND ON THE BRAKES BOTH FEET WITH ALL MY EFFORT TO STOP THE CAR WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IT WOULD NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL OR DRIVE OR PARK OR TURN OFF DESPITE HOLDING THE IGNITION KEY. THE WHOLE INCIDENT LAS...

Feb 5, 2010 Equipment 40,500 mi

I RECEIVED A LESS THAN REASSURING ASSESSMENT TODAY OF HOW MY '07 LEXUS ES 350 WAS FIXED AT KEYES LEXUS, VAN NUYS, CA, FOLLOWING A RECALL NOTICE. ALTHOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN TRIMMED, AND SOUND MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM THE DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MAT AREA, THE PRINCIPAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION PR...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 40,500 mi

I RECEIVED A LESS THAN REASSURING ASSESSMENT TODAY OF HOW MY '07 LEXUS ES 350 WAS FIXED AT KEYES LEXUS, VAN NUYS, CA, FOLLOWING A RECALL NOTICE. ALTHOUGH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN TRIMMED, AND SOUND MATERIAL WAS REMOVED FROM THE DRIVER-SIDE FLOOR MAT AREA, THE PRINCIPAL SUDDEN ACCELERATION PR...

Feb 5, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 80,000 mi

COLLISION ACCELERATOR STUCK, STEPPED ON AND HELD BRAKES BUT CAR SPED UP. *TR

Feb 5, 2010 Power Train 55,000 mi

OUT OF NOWHERE THE ES 350 LEXUS ACCELERATED IN REVERSE. I HAD TO PRACTICALLY STAND ON THE BRAKES BOTH FEET WITH ALL MY EFFORT TO STOP THE CAR WHILE THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. IT WOULD NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL OR DRIVE OR PARK OR TURN OFF DESPITE HOLDING THE IGNITION KEY. THE WHOLE INCIDENT LAS...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS ES350. COMPLAINED TWICE TO DEALER ABOUT UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. DEALER INITIALLY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. SECOND TIME THEY INDICATED IT WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH AND "FLASHED" THE SYSTEM. THIS HAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD TO KEEP COMPLAINING, SO THAT LEXUS WOULD EVENTUA...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 46,400 mi

REFERENCE: MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON THE RECALL FOR FLOOR MATS AND PEDAL OF THE ACCELERATOR. INCIDENT HAPPENED 2/1/10 12 PM EST PLACE: ASHLAND, OH 44805 BILL HARRIS GM DEALERSHIP I PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GM DEALERSHIP AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY LEXUS ES350 (2007)ACCELERATED...

Feb 4, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 46,400 mi

REFERENCE: MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON THE RECALL FOR FLOOR MATS AND PEDAL OF THE ACCELERATOR. INCIDENT HAPPENED 2/1/10 12 PM EST PLACE: ASHLAND, OH 44805 BILL HARRIS GM DEALERSHIP I PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GM DEALERSHIP AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY LEXUS ES350 (2007)ACCELERATED...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

I BOUGHT A LEXUS ES 350 2007 MODEL (MANUFACTURED BY TOYOTA) IN NOVEMBER 2006 AND FROM THE VERY BEGINNING I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIPS ABOUT HOW THE ABS BRAKES ARE VERY SLOW TO RESPOND TO APPLICATION AND HOW THEY DON'T ENGAGE AS HARD AS THEY SHOULD. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE DEALERSHIP ...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 13,000 mi

VEHICLE: LEXUS ES350 - 2007 PROBLEM: WHEN BACKING UP OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY OR ONTO A BUSY STREET, THE CAR STALLS WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE COMPUTER RESETS ITSELF WHICH COULD BE 5 SECONDS AND THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED OR ENOUGH TIME TO BE CRASHED INTO. I HAVE HAD THREE NEAR MISSES AS THE CA...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN OR ACCELERATE FROM AFTER STOPPING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PARK-NEUTRAL SWITCH; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAI...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

2007 LEXUS ES350. COMPLAINED TWICE TO DEALER ABOUT UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. DEALER INITIALLY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. SECOND TIME THEY INDICATED IT WAS A COMPUTER GLITCH AND "FLASHED" THE SYSTEM. THIS HAS NOT TAKEN CARE OF THE PROBLEM. WAS TOLD TO KEEP COMPLAINING, SO THAT LEXUS WOULD EVENTUA...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 46,400 mi

REFERENCE: MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON THE RECALL FOR FLOOR MATS AND PEDAL OF THE ACCELERATOR. INCIDENT HAPPENED 2/1/10 12 PM EST PLACE: ASHLAND, OH 44805 BILL HARRIS GM DEALERSHIP I PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GM DEALERSHIP AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY LEXUS ES350 (2007)ACCELERATED...

Feb 4, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 46,400 mi

REFERENCE: MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON THE RECALL FOR FLOOR MATS AND PEDAL OF THE ACCELERATOR. INCIDENT HAPPENED 2/1/10 12 PM EST PLACE: ASHLAND, OH 44805 BILL HARRIS GM DEALERSHIP I PULLED INTO THE PARKING LOT OF THE GM DEALERSHIP AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY LEXUS ES350 (2007)ACCELERATED...

Feb 4, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric

I BOUGHT A LEXUS ES 350 2007 MODEL (MANUFACTURED BY TOYOTA) IN NOVEMBER 2006 AND FROM THE VERY BEGINNING I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING TO THE DEALERSHIPS ABOUT HOW THE ABS BRAKES ARE VERY SLOW TO RESPOND TO APPLICATION AND HOW THEY DON'T ENGAGE AS HARD AS THEY SHOULD. ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS THE DEALERSHIP ...

Feb 4, 2010 Power Train 13,000 mi

VEHICLE: LEXUS ES350 - 2007 PROBLEM: WHEN BACKING UP OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY OR ONTO A BUSY STREET, THE CAR STALLS WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE COMPUTER RESETS ITSELF WHICH COULD BE 5 SECONDS AND THE CAR NEEDS TO BE RESTARTED OR ENOUGH TIME TO BE CRASHED INTO. I HAVE HAD THREE NEAR MISSES AS THE CA...

Feb 4, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 37,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN OR ACCELERATE FROM AFTER STOPPING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE PARK-NEUTRAL SWITCH; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT IS STILL EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAI...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 SOMETIMES ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHILE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. NO SIGNIFICANT EXPLANATION IS AVAILABLE. I AM TYPICALLY DRIVING IN CRUISE. I HAVE NOT TOUCHED ANYTHING, TRIED TO ACCELERATE OR ANYTHING. FOR LACK OF A BETTER EXPLANATION, IT IS AS IF IT IS POSSESSED, IT JUST HA...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WHEN I LET UP ON THE GAS AND THEN STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL TO CONTINUE THE CAR LURCHES. THIS HAPPENS ON A RANDOM BASIS AND I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO LEXUS SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR BUT THEY TELL ME IF IT DOES NOT DO IT WHILE THEY ARE TEST DRIVING THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THEY SAY EV...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 32,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FELT A THRUST/SURGING MOTION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS IF SOMEONE HIT HER FROM THE REAR. SHE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ABOUT 6 DIFFERENT TIMES. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. SHE...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 SOMETIMES ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN WHILE CRUISE CONTROL IS ENGAGED. NO SIGNIFICANT EXPLANATION IS AVAILABLE. I AM TYPICALLY DRIVING IN CRUISE. I HAVE NOT TOUCHED ANYTHING, TRIED TO ACCELERATE OR ANYTHING. FOR LACK OF A BETTER EXPLANATION, IT IS AS IF IT IS POSSESSED, IT JUST HA...

Feb 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WHEN I LET UP ON THE GAS AND THEN STEP ON THE GAS PEDAL TO CONTINUE THE CAR LURCHES. THIS HAPPENS ON A RANDOM BASIS AND I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO LEXUS SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE CAR BUT THEY TELL ME IF IT DOES NOT DO IT WHILE THEY ARE TEST DRIVING THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THEY SAY EV...

Feb 3, 2010 Power Train 32,800 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE FELT A THRUST/SURGING MOTION WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AS IF SOMEONE HIT HER FROM THE REAR. SHE NOTICED THE PROBLEM ABOUT 6 DIFFERENT TIMES. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. SHE...

Feb 1, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS, ES, AND I FEEL THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRONIC PUSH BUTTON ENGINE STARTER, AND NOT THE FLOOR MATS! PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED FATAL CAR CRASHES DUE TO ITS COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONING. DIDN'T A DRIVER AND HIS FAMILY LOSE THEIR LIVES IN A LEXUS 350. WHY IS TOYOTA RELUCTANT TO GIVE ...

Feb 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS, ES, AND I FEEL THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRONIC PUSH BUTTON ENGINE STARTER, AND NOT THE FLOOR MATS! PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED FATAL CAR CRASHES DUE TO ITS COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONING. DIDN'T A DRIVER AND HIS FAMILY LOSE THEIR LIVES IN A LEXUS 350. WHY IS TOYOTA RELUCTANT TO GIVE ...

Feb 1, 2010 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS, ES, AND I FEEL THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRONIC PUSH BUTTON ENGINE STARTER, AND NOT THE FLOOR MATS! PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED FATAL CAR CRASHES DUE TO ITS COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONING. DIDN'T A DRIVER AND HIS FAMILY LOSE THEIR LIVES IN A LEXUS 350. WHY IS TOYOTA RELUCTANT TO GIVE ...

Feb 1, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS, ES, AND I FEEL THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ELECTRONIC PUSH BUTTON ENGINE STARTER, AND NOT THE FLOOR MATS! PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED FATAL CAR CRASHES DUE TO ITS COMPUTER MALFUNCTIONING. DIDN'T A DRIVER AND HIS FAMILY LOSE THEIR LIVES IN A LEXUS 350. WHY IS TOYOTA RELUCTANT TO GIVE ...

Jan 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 1,000 mi

I AM PLEASED TO SEE SOMETHING IS FINALLY BEING DONE ABOUT THE LEXUS ES 350 2007 ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT IN DEC 2006, AS I WAS SPARED FROM A FATAL CRASH DUE TO THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE RECALL THAT CAME OUT THE FOLLOWING SPRING WAS ONLY FOR LEXUS MATS AND I DID NOT HAVE A LEXUS ...

Jan 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

I AM PLEASED TO SEE SOMETHING IS FINALLY BEING DONE ABOUT THE LEXUS ES 350 2007 ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT IN DEC 2006, AS I WAS SPARED FROM A FATAL CRASH DUE TO THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE RECALL THAT CAME OUT THE FOLLOWING SPRING WAS ONLY FOR LEXUS MATS AND I DID NOT HAVE A LEXUS ...

Jan 31, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 1,000 mi

I AM PLEASED TO SEE SOMETHING IS FINALLY BEING DONE ABOUT THE LEXUS ES 350 2007 ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT IN DEC 2006, AS I WAS SPARED FROM A FATAL CRASH DUE TO THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE RECALL THAT CAME OUT THE FOLLOWING SPRING WAS ONLY FOR LEXUS MATS AND I DID NOT HAVE A LEXUS ...

Jan 31, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

I AM PLEASED TO SEE SOMETHING IS FINALLY BEING DONE ABOUT THE LEXUS ES 350 2007 ACCELERATION PROBLEM. I FILED A COMPLAINT IN DEC 2006, AS I WAS SPARED FROM A FATAL CRASH DUE TO THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE RECALL THAT CAME OUT THE FOLLOWING SPRING WAS ONLY FOR LEXUS MATS AND I DID NOT HAVE A LEXUS ...

Jan 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HER VEHICLE INSPECTED THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NO KNOWLEDGE THAT THE BRAKES PADS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE CURRENT AND ...

Jan 29, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAVING HER VEHICLE INSPECTED THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT HAD NO KNOWLEDGE THAT THE BRAKES PADS NEEDED TO BE SERVICED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS AND THE CURRENT AND ...

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT A BUSH AND A TREE. THE CONSUMER THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND AGAI...

Jan 28, 2010 Electrical System Crash 14 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY 2007 ES350 LEXUS. DAMAGE TO MY ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF CAR, WHEELS. HAPPENED ON 7/09/08, NO WINTER MATS IN CAR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 MONTHS,& REFUSED TO TALK TO ME, BECAUSE IT WAS A LEGAL MATTER. THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. TW*

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY 2007 ES350 LEXUS. DAMAGE TO MY ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF CAR, WHEELS. HAPPENED ON 7/09/08, NO WINTER MATS IN CAR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 MONTHS,& REFUSED TO TALK TO ME, BECAUSE IT WAS A LEGAL MATTER. THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. TW*

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS BACKING OUT OF THE GARAGE, WHEN THE ACCELERATOR BECAME STUCK. HE APPLIED THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CONSUMER HIT A BUSH AND A TREE. THE CONSUMER THEN PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND AGAI...

Jan 28, 2010 Electrical System Crash 14 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY 2007 ES350 LEXUS. DAMAGE TO MY ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF CAR, WHEELS. HAPPENED ON 7/09/08, NO WINTER MATS IN CAR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 MONTHS,& REFUSED TO TALK TO ME, BECAUSE IT WAS A LEGAL MATTER. THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. TW*

Jan 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14 mi

UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON MY 2007 ES350 LEXUS. DAMAGE TO MY ENTIRE RIGHT SIDE OF CAR, WHEELS. HAPPENED ON 7/09/08, NO WINTER MATS IN CAR. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY KEPT IT FOR 5 MONTHS,& REFUSED TO TALK TO ME, BECAUSE IT WAS A LEGAL MATTER. THEY FOUND NO PROBLEM. TW*

Dec 29, 2009 Equipment Crash 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 AND WAS ON THE 10 FWY IN THE FAST LANE (THIRD LANE) AND A CAR STOPPED FOR NO REASON AND NO TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO STOP AND MY FLOOR MAT SLID FORWARD AND MY CAR WENT FASTER AND I TRIED TO STOP AND PUSH ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR AND ST...

Dec 29, 2009 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 AND WAS ON THE 10 FWY IN THE FAST LANE (THIRD LANE) AND A CAR STOPPED FOR NO REASON AND NO TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO STOP AND MY FLOOR MAT SLID FORWARD AND MY CAR WENT FASTER AND I TRIED TO STOP AND PUSH ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR AND ST...

Dec 29, 2009 Equipment Crash 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 AND WAS ON THE 10 FWY IN THE FAST LANE (THIRD LANE) AND A CAR STOPPED FOR NO REASON AND NO TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO STOP AND MY FLOOR MAT SLID FORWARD AND MY CAR WENT FASTER AND I TRIED TO STOP AND PUSH ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR AND ST...

Dec 29, 2009 Air Bags Crash 63,000 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 AND WAS ON THE 10 FWY IN THE FAST LANE (THIRD LANE) AND A CAR STOPPED FOR NO REASON AND NO TRAFFIC. I TRIED TO STOP AND MY FLOOR MAT SLID FORWARD AND MY CAR WENT FASTER AND I TRIED TO STOP AND PUSH ON THE BRAKE AND THE CAR WAS NOT STOPPING. I COULD NOT CONTROL MY CAR AND ST...

Dec 20, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 18,872 mi

I TURNED RIGHT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND PROCEEDED APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET AND TURNED RIGHT INTO THE FIRST AVAILABLE PARKING SPOT. THERE ARE SPEED BUMPS IN PARKING LOT THAT DO NOT ALLOW ANY SPEED TO BE GAINED BETWEEN DRIVEWAY AND PARKING SPOT. AS SOON AS MY CAR ENTERED THE PARKING SPOT, AND WITH MY ...

Dec 20, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 18,872 mi

I TURNED RIGHT INTO THE PARKING LOT AND PROCEEDED APPROXIMATELY 120 FEET AND TURNED RIGHT INTO THE FIRST AVAILABLE PARKING SPOT. THERE ARE SPEED BUMPS IN PARKING LOT THAT DO NOT ALLOW ANY SPEED TO BE GAINED BETWEEN DRIVEWAY AND PARKING SPOT. AS SOON AS MY CAR ENTERED THE PARKING SPOT, AND WITH MY ...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE PEDAL WAS STUCK WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKES BRIEFLY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FLOOR MATS. T...

Nov 30, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH SHE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOTICED THAT THE PEDAL WAS STUCK WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKES BRIEFLY FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE FLOOR MATS. T...

Nov 26, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 28,000 mi

JUNE 9, 2009 MY 2007 ES 350 LEXUS TOOK OFF WITH ME REACHING A FRIGHTENING SPEED OF 95 MILES AN HR WHEN I REACHED THE MAT UNDER MY RIGHT KNEE AND YANKED THE CARPET AND AT LAST FREED THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL. I KNOW THE WHERE BOTH INVOLVED AS I HIT THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL AS THE SPEED BECAME FRIGHTENING...

Nov 26, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

JUNE 9, 2009 MY 2007 ES 350 LEXUS TOOK OFF WITH ME REACHING A FRIGHTENING SPEED OF 95 MILES AN HR WHEN I REACHED THE MAT UNDER MY RIGHT KNEE AND YANKED THE CARPET AND AT LAST FREED THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL. I KNOW THE WHERE BOTH INVOLVED AS I HIT THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL AS THE SPEED BECAME FRIGHTENING...

Nov 26, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 28,000 mi

JUNE 9, 2009 MY 2007 ES 350 LEXUS TOOK OFF WITH ME REACHING A FRIGHTENING SPEED OF 95 MILES AN HR WHEN I REACHED THE MAT UNDER MY RIGHT KNEE AND YANKED THE CARPET AND AT LAST FREED THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL. I KNOW THE WHERE BOTH INVOLVED AS I HIT THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL AS THE SPEED BECAME FRIGHTENING...

Nov 26, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 28,000 mi

JUNE 9, 2009 MY 2007 ES 350 LEXUS TOOK OFF WITH ME REACHING A FRIGHTENING SPEED OF 95 MILES AN HR WHEN I REACHED THE MAT UNDER MY RIGHT KNEE AND YANKED THE CARPET AND AT LAST FREED THE GAS AND BRAKE PEDAL. I KNOW THE WHERE BOTH INVOLVED AS I HIT THE BRAKES TO NO AVAIL AS THE SPEED BECAME FRIGHTENING...

Nov 12, 2009 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

HELLO, I BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS ES 350, SEPTEMBER 2009, AND DROVE IT A FEW NIGHTS SINCE THEN. THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE BECAUSE I CAN BARELY SEE WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WHICH ARE HID AFS HEADLIGHTS ONLY ILLUMINATE ABOUT 4 OR 5 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR . LUCKILY ...

Nov 12, 2009 Exterior Lighting 23,000 mi

HELLO, I BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS ES 350, SEPTEMBER 2009, AND DROVE IT A FEW NIGHTS SINCE THEN. THE CAR HAS BEEN PARKED IN MY GARAGE BECAUSE I CAN BARELY SEE WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR AT NIGHT BECAUSE THE HEADLIGHTS WHICH ARE HID AFS HEADLIGHTS ONLY ILLUMINATE ABOUT 4 OR 5 FEET IN FRONT OF THE CAR . LUCKILY ...

Nov 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING ON AN IL HIGHWAY. EARLIER THAT DAY ONE OR TWO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND I CALLED THE LEXUS SERVICE DEPT. A FEW QUESTIONS WERE ASKED BY THE RECEPTION OPERATOR AND I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. ON MY RETURN HOME, THE ACCELERATION HAPP...

Nov 8, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING ON AN IL HIGHWAY. EARLIER THAT DAY ONE OR TWO WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED AND I CALLED THE LEXUS SERVICE DEPT. A FEW QUESTIONS WERE ASKED BY THE RECEPTION OPERATOR AND I WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS SAFE TO DRIVE. ON MY RETURN HOME, THE ACCELERATION HAPP...

Nov 6, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,209 mi

ENTERED PARKING LOT AT FOOTHILL CENTER, PULLED UP TO CURB, SUDDENLY WAS CATAPULTED VERY FAST OVER CURB, UP SMALL DIRT GRADE, INTO A PERIMETER ELECTRIC FENCE. THE DIRT UNDER THE CAR AND DOWNED FENCE KEPT THE CAR FROM GOING INTO A DEEP RAVINE. HIT OFF BUTTON, STEPPED ON BRAKE. CAR WAS PULLED BACK I...

Nov 6, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,209 mi

ENTERED PARKING LOT AT FOOTHILL CENTER, PULLED UP TO CURB, SUDDENLY WAS CATAPULTED VERY FAST OVER CURB, UP SMALL DIRT GRADE, INTO A PERIMETER ELECTRIC FENCE. THE DIRT UNDER THE CAR AND DOWNED FENCE KEPT THE CAR FROM GOING INTO A DEEP RAVINE. HIT OFF BUTTON, STEPPED ON BRAKE. CAR WAS PULLED BACK I...

Nov 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 35,308 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE ENGINE HAD BEGUN TO REV. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. SINCE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 35308. ...

Nov 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 35,308 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. AFTER SHIFTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE ENGINE HAD BEGUN TO REV. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. SINCE THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 35308. ...

Nov 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

FAULTY ACCELERATOR ON 2007 ES 350. VEHICLE SPED UP WITH FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. ONLY ONE OCCURRENCE. WAS ABLE TO USE BREAK TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. ACCELERATOR FINALLY STOPPED. IMMEDIATELY CHECKED FLOOR MATS WHICH WERE SECURED AND HOOKED. *TR

Nov 4, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

FAULTY ACCELERATOR ON 2007 ES 350. VEHICLE SPED UP WITH FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR. ONLY ONE OCCURRENCE. WAS ABLE TO USE BREAK TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE. ACCELERATOR FINALLY STOPPED. IMMEDIATELY CHECKED FLOOR MATS WHICH WERE SECURED AND HOOKED. *TR

Oct 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE FLOOR-MATS SHIFTED UNDER THE ACCELERATED PEDAL; WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FROM 45 TO 55 MPH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IF THEY COULD DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4...

Oct 27, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 45,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE FLOOR-MATS SHIFTED UNDER THE ACCELERATED PEDAL; WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE FROM 45 TO 55 MPH. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IF THEY COULD DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4...

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I10 IN CA, MY MOTHER ACCELERATED TO PASS A TRUCK AND WHEN SHE EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED. IN FACT, SHE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. SHE TRIED TO BRAKE AND PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND SHE KEPT GOING IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. SHE DROVE THROUGH A REST AREA BUT WAS UNABLE TO...

Oct 2, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I10 IN CA, MY MOTHER ACCELERATED TO PASS A TRUCK AND WHEN SHE EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED. IN FACT, SHE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. SHE TRIED TO BRAKE AND PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND SHE KEPT GOING IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. SHE DROVE THROUGH A REST AREA BUT WAS UNABLE TO...

Oct 2, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I10 IN CA, MY MOTHER ACCELERATED TO PASS A TRUCK AND WHEN SHE EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED. IN FACT, SHE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. SHE TRIED TO BRAKE AND PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND SHE KEPT GOING IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. SHE DROVE THROUGH A REST AREA BUT WAS UNABLE TO...

Oct 2, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 20,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON I10 IN CA, MY MOTHER ACCELERATED TO PASS A TRUCK AND WHEN SHE EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR NOTHING HAPPENED. IN FACT, SHE STARTED TO ACCELERATE. SHE TRIED TO BRAKE AND PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON AND SHE KEPT GOING IN EXCESS OF 90 MPH. SHE DROVE THROUGH A REST AREA BUT WAS UNABLE TO...

Sep 24, 2009 Power Train 25,000 mi

THE FLOOR MATS ON MY LEXUS 350 CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION RESULTING IN A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT. FOR A MOMENT I HAD THE IMPRESSION THAT I DID NOT HAVE BREAKS. THIS MUST GET FIXED OR THERE WILL BE DEATHS. THE REASON FOR THI...

Sep 24, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 25,000 mi

THE FLOOR MATS ON MY LEXUS 350 CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION RESULTING IN A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT. FOR A MOMENT I HAD THE IMPRESSION THAT I DID NOT HAVE BREAKS. THIS MUST GET FIXED OR THERE WILL BE DEATHS. THE REASON FOR THI...

Sep 24, 2009 Power Train 25,000 mi

THE FLOOR MATS ON MY LEXUS 350 CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION RESULTING IN A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT. FOR A MOMENT I HAD THE IMPRESSION THAT I DID NOT HAVE BREAKS. THIS MUST GET FIXED OR THERE WILL BE DEATHS. THE REASON FOR THI...

Sep 24, 2009 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 25,000 mi

THE FLOOR MATS ON MY LEXUS 350 CAUSED THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK IN A DEPRESSED POSITION RESULTING IN A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. FORTUNATELY FOR ME I WAS ABLE TO FIGURE IT OUT. FOR A MOMENT I HAD THE IMPRESSION THAT I DID NOT HAVE BREAKS. THIS MUST GET FIXED OR THERE WILL BE DEATHS. THE REASON FOR THI...

Sep 22, 2009 Visibility 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEM RELEASES ALUMINUM TRIHYDRATE THROUGH THE VENTS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO STOP HIS NOSE BLEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY...

Sep 22, 2009 Equipment 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEM RELEASES ALUMINUM TRIHYDRATE THROUGH THE VENTS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO STOP HIS NOSE BLEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY...

Sep 22, 2009 Visibility 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEM RELEASES ALUMINUM TRIHYDRATE THROUGH THE VENTS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO STOP HIS NOSE BLEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY...

Sep 22, 2009 Equipment 15,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR AND HEATING SYSTEM RELEASES ALUMINUM TRIHYDRATE THROUGH THE VENTS. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE HAD TO HAVE SURGERY TO STOP HIS NOSE BLEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE TECHNICIANS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE A REMEDY...

Sep 16, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 07 LEXUS 350 WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. I AM SORRY THAT I DID NOT REPORT THIS PRIOR TO THE DEADLY CRASH IN SAN DIEGO. I FIRST THOUGHT THAT I POSSIBLY DID NOT PUT THE MAT BACK CORRECTLY AFTER VACUUMING THE CAR. I REMEMBER SECURING THE TABS WHEN I REPLACED THE ...

Sep 16, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING A 07 LEXUS 350 WHEN THE GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK UNDER THE FLOOR MAT. I AM SORRY THAT I DID NOT REPORT THIS PRIOR TO THE DEADLY CRASH IN SAN DIEGO. I FIRST THOUGHT THAT I POSSIBLY DID NOT PUT THE MAT BACK CORRECTLY AFTER VACUUMING THE CAR. I REMEMBER SECURING THE TABS WHEN I REPLACED THE ...

Aug 28, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

OUR 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ABRUPTLY AND WILDLY ACCELERATED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. SHE STOOD ON THE BRAKES AND DEPRESSED THE PARKING BRAKE WHILE MOVING INTO THE SLOW LANE AND TOOK THE NEXT EXIT RAMP. THE CAR FINALLY SLOWED SOMEWHAT BEFORE REAR ENDING A STOPPED CAR. FORTUNATELY, NO ON...

Aug 28, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

OUR 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ABRUPTLY AND WILDLY ACCELERATED WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. SHE STOOD ON THE BRAKES AND DEPRESSED THE PARKING BRAKE WHILE MOVING INTO THE SLOW LANE AND TOOK THE NEXT EXIT RAMP. THE CAR FINALLY SLOWED SOMEWHAT BEFORE REAR ENDING A STOPPED CAR. FORTUNATELY, NO ON...

Aug 7, 2009 Power Train 76,518 mi

I HAVE AN ES 350 LEXUS. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN MAY 06. THE CARS HAS PROBLEMS SWITCHING GEARS AT CERTAIN POINTS WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS. YOU COULD BE ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE CAR REV'S AND TAKES OFF AND ACCELERATES FORWARD REALLY HARD WITH OUT GIVING THE GAS PEDAL A LO...

Aug 7, 2009 Power Train 76,518 mi

I HAVE AN ES 350 LEXUS. I PURCHASED MY CAR IN MAY 06. THE CARS HAS PROBLEMS SWITCHING GEARS AT CERTAIN POINTS WHEN YOU PUT YOUR FOOT ON THE GAS. YOU COULD BE ON THE HIGHWAY OR IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE CAR REV'S AND TAKES OFF AND ACCELERATES FORWARD REALLY HARD WITH OUT GIVING THE GAS PEDAL A LO...

Jul 28, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. SHE STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE WHEN SHE PRESSED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE SPED UP AND WOULD N...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. SHE STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE WHEN SHE PRESSED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE SPED UP AND WOULD N...

Jul 28, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. SHE STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE WHEN SHE PRESSED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE SPED UP AND WOULD N...

Jul 28, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 39,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES WITHOUT WARNING. SHE STATED THAT THE ENGINE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE WHEN SHE PRESSED THE PUSH TO START BUTTON. SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, AND THE VEHICLE SPED UP AND WOULD N...

Jun 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

07/LEXUS/ES350/4DR FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF. I CAN BE DRIVING AT NIGHT, AND THE LIGHTS WILL JUST GO OUT. THEN I AM LEFT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN, THEY WILL COME BACK ON, BUT ONLY BRIEFLY. THIS IS A SAFETY ...

Jun 30, 2009 Exterior Lighting 45,000 mi

07/LEXUS/ES350/4DR FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS, MY HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN GOING ON AND OFF. I CAN BE DRIVING AT NIGHT, AND THE LIGHTS WILL JUST GO OUT. THEN I AM LEFT TO DRIVE IN THE DARK. SOMETIMES IF I TURN THE LIGHTS OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN, THEY WILL COME BACK ON, BUT ONLY BRIEFLY. THIS IS A SAFETY ...

May 6, 2009 Electrical System 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED GREATER FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR...

May 6, 2009 Power Train 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED GREATER FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR...

May 6, 2009 Electrical System 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED GREATER FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR...

May 6, 2009 Power Train 18,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO REV, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. THE BRAKE PEDAL REQUIRED GREATER FORCE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATOR...

May 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,500 mi

CATASTROPHIC MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK CAUSING VEHICLE TO BLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 GALLONS OF OIL ON THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST. OIL LEAK VERY LARGE. LOSS OF ALL ENGINE OIL. THE OIL BLEW ALL OVER THE EXHAUST ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. ALSO AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD OIL DISCHARGED INTO ENVIRONMENT.*TR

May 2, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling 69,500 mi

CATASTROPHIC MAJOR ENGINE OIL LEAK CAUSING VEHICLE TO BLOW APPROXIMATELY 2 GALLONS OF OIL ON THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST. OIL LEAK VERY LARGE. LOSS OF ALL ENGINE OIL. THE OIL BLEW ALL OVER THE EXHAUST ALMOST CAUSING VEHICLE FIRE. ALSO AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD OIL DISCHARGED INTO ENVIRONMENT.*TR

Mar 23, 2009 Equipment 18,390 mi

PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF MODEL YEAR 2007 LEXUS ES350. *NJ THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION WAS A RESULT OF THE FLOOR MATS INTERFERING WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND DOES NOT ...

Mar 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 18,390 mi

PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF MODEL YEAR 2007 LEXUS ES350. *NJ THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION WAS A RESULT OF THE FLOOR MATS INTERFERING WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND DOES NOT ...

Mar 23, 2009 Equipment 18,390 mi

PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF MODEL YEAR 2007 LEXUS ES350. *NJ THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION WAS A RESULT OF THE FLOOR MATS INTERFERING WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND DOES NOT ...

Mar 23, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 18,390 mi

PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF MODEL YEAR 2007 LEXUS ES350. *NJ THE MANUFACTURER STATED THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION WAS A RESULT OF THE FLOOR MATS INTERFERING WITH THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED UNWANTED ACCELERATION AND DOES NOT ...

Mar 12, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 18,390 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE SURGE IN ACCELERATION CAUSING MY SPEED TO INCREASE FROM ABOUT 60 MPH TO 80+ MPH. IMMEDIATELY I BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AS I WAS RAPIDLY APPROACHING TRAFFIC JUST AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY THE INSIDE LEFT LANE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND I WAS ABLE TO ...

Mar 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 47,800 mi

I HAVE OWNED LEXUS ES350 2007 AND I AM PROBLEM WITH THE HANDLE WHEN I PRESS BRAKE AT HIGH SPEED. I BROUGHT INTO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE ROTORS 3RD TIME AND THIS IS FOURTH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. MAY 2007, NOV. 2008, AUG. 2008, MAR 2009 I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THIS TIME THEY WANT ME TO CH...

Mar 12, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 18,390 mi

DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, I EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN UNCONTROLLABLE SURGE IN ACCELERATION CAUSING MY SPEED TO INCREASE FROM ABOUT 60 MPH TO 80+ MPH. IMMEDIATELY I BEGAN TO BRAKE HARD AS I WAS RAPIDLY APPROACHING TRAFFIC JUST AHEAD OF ME. FORTUNATELY THE INSIDE LEFT LANE WAS UNOCCUPIED AND I WAS ABLE TO ...

Mar 12, 2009 Service Brakes, Electric 47,800 mi

I HAVE OWNED LEXUS ES350 2007 AND I AM PROBLEM WITH THE HANDLE WHEN I PRESS BRAKE AT HIGH SPEED. I BROUGHT INTO DEALER AND THEY CHANGED THE ROTORS 3RD TIME AND THIS IS FOURTH TIME FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. MAY 2007, NOV. 2008, AUG. 2008, MAR 2009 I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEM. THIS TIME THEY WANT ME TO CH...

Mar 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 39,600 mi

THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL OUT FOR THE 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IN RESPECT TO ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS POTENTIALLY CAUSING A JAMMED ACCELERATOR (NHTSA ACTION # EA07010). THE RECALL WAS INITIATED IN SEPT. 2007. THE LAST REPORT FILED BY LEXUS WITH YOUR OFFICE INDICATED THAT THERE WERE OVER 32,000 OWNERS OUT OF...

Mar 5, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 39,600 mi

THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL OUT FOR THE 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IN RESPECT TO ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS POTENTIALLY CAUSING A JAMMED ACCELERATOR (NHTSA ACTION # EA07010). THE RECALL WAS INITIATED IN SEPT. 2007. THE LAST REPORT FILED BY LEXUS WITH YOUR OFFICE INDICATED THAT THERE WERE OVER 32,000 OWNERS OUT OF...

Jan 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 LEXUS ES 350 WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HEADING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LOST CONTROL, CROSSED A MEDIAN DIVIDE, GOT AIRBORNE, AND HIT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL, HOOD, DRIVERS DOOR AND DRIVERS WINDOW. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED - INCLUDING SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE INSTAL...

Jan 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 LEXUS ES 350 WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HEADING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LOST CONTROL, CROSSED A MEDIAN DIVIDE, GOT AIRBORNE, AND HIT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL, HOOD, DRIVERS DOOR AND DRIVERS WINDOW. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED - INCLUDING SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE INSTAL...

Jan 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 LEXUS ES 350 WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HEADING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LOST CONTROL, CROSSED A MEDIAN DIVIDE, GOT AIRBORNE, AND HIT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL, HOOD, DRIVERS DOOR AND DRIVERS WINDOW. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED - INCLUDING SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE INSTAL...

Jan 30, 2009 Air Bags Crash 26,000 mi

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2007 LEXUS ES 350 WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HEADING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION LOST CONTROL, CROSSED A MEDIAN DIVIDE, GOT AIRBORNE, AND HIT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE QUARTER PANEL, HOOD, DRIVERS DOOR AND DRIVERS WINDOW. NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED - INCLUDING SIDE AIR BAGS WHICH ARE INSTAL...

Jan 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED SUDDENLY INCREASED TO 70 MPH. THE CONTACT QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW ANY FAILURES. THE FAILURE WOULD HAVE TO RECUR...

Jan 21, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED SUDDENLY INCREASED TO 70 MPH. THE CONTACT QUICKLY PULLED OVER TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE COMPUTER DID NOT SHOW ANY FAILURES. THE FAILURE WOULD HAVE TO RECUR...

Jan 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 12,500 mi

UPON PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, ENGINE SUDDENLY FLARED UP EXCESSIVELY. BRAKES FAILED, ENGINE START/TURN OFF BUTTON WOULD NOT OPERATE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. TO PRECLUDE HITTING TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR STREET, I PUT CAR IN REVERSE. ENGINE CONTINUED TO FLARE EXCESSIVELY. BRAKES STILL WOULD NOT EN...

Jan 7, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 12,500 mi

UPON PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT, ENGINE SUDDENLY FLARED UP EXCESSIVELY. BRAKES FAILED, ENGINE START/TURN OFF BUTTON WOULD NOT OPERATE. VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. TO PRECLUDE HITTING TRAFFIC ON A MAJOR STREET, I PUT CAR IN REVERSE. ENGINE CONTINUED TO FLARE EXCESSIVELY. BRAKES STILL WOULD NOT EN...

Oct 5, 2008 Power Train 26,100 mi

MY LEXUS ES 350 RECENTLY HAD FLARE PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A BULLETIN OUT BY LEXUS WHICH SUGGEST THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WILL FLARE BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. HOWEVER, WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU IS THAT THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WILL FLARE, BUT IN MY CASE, TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. IN SHORT, ...

Oct 5, 2008 Power Train 26,100 mi

MY LEXUS ES 350 RECENTLY HAD FLARE PROBLEMS WITH MY TRANSMISSION. THERE IS A BULLETIN OUT BY LEXUS WHICH SUGGEST THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WILL FLARE BETWEEN 3RD AND 4TH GEAR. HOWEVER, WHAT THEY DON'T TELL YOU IS THAT THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION WILL FLARE, BUT IN MY CASE, TAKE OFF ON ITS OWN. IN SHORT, ...

Sep 23, 2008 Equipment 39,953 mi

I HAD GONE THOUGH A TOLL BOOTH AND WAS ACCELERATING AROUND A TRUCK BUT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WITH ALL MY STRENGTH AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO KEEP THE CAR AT 60 MPH. LUCKILY THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC, BUT THERE IS NO DOUBT ...

Sep 23, 2008 Equipment 39,953 mi

I HAD GONE THOUGH A TOLL BOOTH AND WAS ACCELERATING AROUND A TRUCK BUT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE GAS, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WITH ALL MY STRENGTH AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO KEEP THE CAR AT 60 MPH. LUCKILY THERE WAS LIGHT TRAFFIC, BUT THERE IS NO DOUBT ...

Sep 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 5 mi

ON SUNDAY AUGUST 31ST, I LEFT A DEPARTMENTAL PICNIC AT A COLLEAGUE'S HOUSE AROUND 8:30 AT NIGHT TO GO HOME TO KENT OHIO. I LEFT EARLY BECAUSE I WANTED TO GET HOME BEFORE IT GETS TO DARK. I ENTERED THE I 76 RAMP AT THE LAKE MILTON/NEWTON FALLS ENTRY. AFTER DRIVING PERHAPS AROUND 35-40 MPH HOUR ON THE...

Sep 5, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 5 mi

ON SUNDAY AUGUST 31ST, I LEFT A DEPARTMENTAL PICNIC AT A COLLEAGUE'S HOUSE AROUND 8:30 AT NIGHT TO GO HOME TO KENT OHIO. I LEFT EARLY BECAUSE I WANTED TO GET HOME BEFORE IT GETS TO DARK. I ENTERED THE I 76 RAMP AT THE LAKE MILTON/NEWTON FALLS ENTRY. AFTER DRIVING PERHAPS AROUND 35-40 MPH HOUR ON THE...

Aug 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 22,350 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK UNDER THE FLOOR MATE. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS A BUSY STREET AND END UP ON A 5FT. SNOW BANK. OTHER THAN A SORE NECK AND BACK THE NEXT MORNING, MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NOT NECESSARY. THE CAR HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SN...

Aug 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 22,350 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK UNDER THE FLOOR MATE. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED ACROSS A BUSY STREET AND END UP ON A 5FT. SNOW BANK. OTHER THAN A SORE NECK AND BACK THE NEXT MORNING, MEDICAL TREATMENT WAS NOT NECESSARY. THE CAR HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM THE SN...

Aug 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,250 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN THE FLOOR MAT. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ACROSS THE STREET AND WAS STOPPED BY A 5 FOOT SNOW BANK. THERE WAS NO INJURIES BUT THE CAR SUSTANDARD OVER $1,500 DAMAGE. *TR

Aug 16, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 22,250 mi

WHILE BACKING OUT OF OUR GARAGE, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK IN THE FLOOR MAT. THE VEHICLE TRAVELED ACROSS THE STREET AND WAS STOPPED BY A 5 FOOT SNOW BANK. THERE WAS NO INJURIES BUT THE CAR SUSTANDARD OVER $1,500 DAMAGE. *TR

Jul 19, 2008 Unknown Or Other 25,700 mi

BLUETOOTH DISCONNECTS ALL THE TIME, APPARENTLY, DUE TO INTERFERENCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES. CONNECT FUNCTION IS DISABLED WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THIS MAKES ONE TO USE PHONE HOLDING IT TO THE EAR, CAUSING A RISK OF POLICE PERSECUTION, AS WELL AS SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Jul 19, 2008 Unknown Or Other 25,700 mi

BLUETOOTH DISCONNECTS ALL THE TIME, APPARENTLY, DUE TO INTERFERENCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES. CONNECT FUNCTION IS DISABLED WHILE THE CAR IS MOVING. THIS MAKES ONE TO USE PHONE HOLDING IT TO THE EAR, CAUSING A RISK OF POLICE PERSECUTION, AS WELL AS SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE SLOWS AND THEN THERE IS A BUMP AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT IT THE REAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN ACCELERATING THE TRANS WILL SPEED UP CAUSING ME TO HIT THE BRAKES. LEXUS STATED THAT THIS IS NO...

Jul 18, 2008 Power Train 25,000 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE SLOWS AND THEN THERE IS A BUMP AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN HIT IT THE REAR. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES. ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN ACCELERATING THE TRANS WILL SPEED UP CAUSING ME TO HIT THE BRAKES. LEXUS STATED THAT THIS IS NO...

Jul 7, 2008 Air Bags 24,500 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHENEVER I WOULD SIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR WOULD SHOW ON (I'M ABOUT 115 LBS.). DURING THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND THOUGH, WE NOTICED THAT THE SENSOR WAS SHOWING OFF WHILE I WAS SITTING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO ...

Jul 7, 2008 Air Bags 24,500 mi

WE BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHENEVER I WOULD SIT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR WOULD SHOW ON (I'M ABOUT 115 LBS.). DURING THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND THOUGH, WE NOTICED THAT THE SENSOR WAS SHOWING OFF WHILE I WAS SITTING ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE. WE BROUGHT THE CAR TO ...

Jul 1, 2008 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 16,857 mi

I WAS GETTING ON HWY 101 RAMP ON A SATURDAY MORNING AROUND 10:45 AM WHERE TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, SUDDENLY FELT THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF SO I EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I THEN STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. S...

Jul 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 16,857 mi

I WAS GETTING ON HWY 101 RAMP ON A SATURDAY MORNING AROUND 10:45 AM WHERE TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, SUDDENLY FELT THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF SO I EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I THEN STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. S...

Jul 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,857 mi

I WAS GETTING ON HWY 101 RAMP ON A SATURDAY MORNING AROUND 10:45 AM WHERE TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, SUDDENLY FELT THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF SO I EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I THEN STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. S...

Jul 1, 2008 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 16,857 mi

I WAS GETTING ON HWY 101 RAMP ON A SATURDAY MORNING AROUND 10:45 AM WHERE TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, SUDDENLY FELT THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF SO I EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I THEN STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. S...

Jul 1, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 16,857 mi

I WAS GETTING ON HWY 101 RAMP ON A SATURDAY MORNING AROUND 10:45 AM WHERE TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, SUDDENLY FELT THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF SO I EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I THEN STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. S...

Jul 1, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16,857 mi

I WAS GETTING ON HWY 101 RAMP ON A SATURDAY MORNING AROUND 10:45 AM WHERE TRAFFIC WAS MODERATE, SUDDENLY FELT THE CAR BEGAN ACCELERATING BY ITSELF SO I EASED UP ON THE ACCELERATOR. CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY ON ITS OWN. I THEN STEPPED HARD ON THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR DIDN'T SLOW DOWN. S...

Jun 13, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

REPORTED: 27-MAY-2008 (INCIDENCE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 25 MAY 2008) PROBLEM: RUNAWAY ACCELERATION: EVIDENCE OF MALFUNCTIONING CRUISE CONTROL CAR WAS NEARING END OF 200 MILE TRIP. CRUISE CONTROL HAD BEEN ENGAGED ON AND OFF FOR LAST HOUR. DRIVER STOPPED AT ENTRANCE ONTO OLD-DESIGNED FAST-MOVING HIGHW...

Jun 13, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

REPORTED: 27-MAY-2008 (INCIDENCE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 25 MAY 2008) PROBLEM: RUNAWAY ACCELERATION: EVIDENCE OF MALFUNCTIONING CRUISE CONTROL CAR WAS NEARING END OF 200 MILE TRIP. CRUISE CONTROL HAD BEEN ENGAGED ON AND OFF FOR LAST HOUR. DRIVER STOPPED AT ENTRANCE ONTO OLD-DESIGNED FAST-MOVING HIGHW...

Jun 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 69,655 mi

ON JUNE 10, 2008 ABOUT 11:00PM, I WAS ON MY WAY FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN TO COLUMBUS, OH. I WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL AND WENT TO REDUCE MY CRUISE SPEED WITH THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. MY 2007 ES350 IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNDER FULL POWER. I SWITCHED MY CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT IT WOULD ...

Jun 11, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 69,655 mi

ON JUNE 10, 2008 ABOUT 11:00PM, I WAS ON MY WAY FROM INDIANAPOLIS, IN TO COLUMBUS, OH. I WAS USING CRUISE CONTROL AND WENT TO REDUCE MY CRUISE SPEED WITH THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING COLUMN. MY 2007 ES350 IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNDER FULL POWER. I SWITCHED MY CRUISE CONTROL OFF, BUT IT WOULD ...

Jun 3, 2008 Air Bags

THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT A SPECIFIC 'INCIDENT'. THE COMPLAINT IS THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS SOMETIMES ON AND SOMETIMES OFF WHEN MY WIFE RIDES IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AS SHE IS ABOUT 110 POUNDS, WE THINK THAT IT SHOULD BE ON ALL THE TIME FOR HER. *TR

Jun 3, 2008 Air Bags

THIS COMPLAINT IS NOT ABOUT A SPECIFIC 'INCIDENT'. THE COMPLAINT IS THAT THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS SOMETIMES ON AND SOMETIMES OFF WHEN MY WIFE RIDES IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. AS SHE IS ABOUT 110 POUNDS, WE THINK THAT IT SHOULD BE ON ALL THE TIME FOR HER. *TR

May 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 13,300 mi

IT WASN?T THE MATS!!!! RUNAWAY ACCELERATION IN OUR LEXUS ES 350. DATE OF INCIDENT WAS 05/25/08, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE BOTH SURMISED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD APPARENTLY TAKEN OVER THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE ACCELERATION. (MY CRUISE CONTR...

May 29, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 13,300 mi

IT WASN?T THE MATS!!!! RUNAWAY ACCELERATION IN OUR LEXUS ES 350. DATE OF INCIDENT WAS 05/25/08, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AND I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WE BOTH SURMISED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD APPARENTLY TAKEN OVER THE ENGINE AND CAUSED THE ACCELERATION. (MY CRUISE CONTR...

May 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE BRAKES TO HELP STOP THE VEHICLE LONG ENOUGH SO THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WEEK BEFORE THE FAILURE THE CRUISE CONTROL MADE A SOUND A...

May 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE BRAKES TO HELP STOP THE VEHICLE LONG ENOUGH SO THAT THE VEHICLE COULD BE TURNED OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A WEEK BEFORE THE FAILURE THE CRUISE CONTROL MADE A SOUND A...

May 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 NORTH ON ROUTE 34 IN COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY. SUDDENLY CAR SPEED INCREASED FROM APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO IN EXCESS OF 70MPH. I APPLIED BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOTHING. I SPENT THE NEXT THREE MILES AVOIDING CARS IN MY LANE AND ONCOMING LANES. DURING THIS ...

May 25, 2008 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 NORTH ON ROUTE 34 IN COLTS NECK, NEW JERSEY. SUDDENLY CAR SPEED INCREASED FROM APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH TO IN EXCESS OF 70MPH. I APPLIED BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKES WHICH DID NOTHING. I SPENT THE NEXT THREE MILES AVOIDING CARS IN MY LANE AND ONCOMING LANES. DURING THIS ...

May 15, 2008 Power Train 3,000 mi

ES 350 2007 LEXUS, PASSING VEHICLE DOING APPROX. 40 MPH IN 55 MPH ZONE, ACCELERATOR STUCK, GAS PEDAL WAS GOING TO FLOOR ON ITS OWN, LOOKED AT SPEEDOMETER WAS AT 85 AND CLIMBING. APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS COULD, PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, PUT IN PARK AND TURNED CAR OFF. CONTINUED ON AFTER GETTI...

May 15, 2008 Power Train 3,000 mi

ES 350 2007 LEXUS, PASSING VEHICLE DOING APPROX. 40 MPH IN 55 MPH ZONE, ACCELERATOR STUCK, GAS PEDAL WAS GOING TO FLOOR ON ITS OWN, LOOKED AT SPEEDOMETER WAS AT 85 AND CLIMBING. APPLIED BRAKES AS HARD AS COULD, PULLED OVER TO SIDE OF ROAD, PUT IN PARK AND TURNED CAR OFF. CONTINUED ON AFTER GETTI...

May 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,552 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAD A COMPANY LEASED 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND AN INVESTIGATION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES ...

May 7, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,552 mi

TL*THE CONTACT HAD A COMPANY LEASED 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS AND AN INVESTIGATION. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES ...

May 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS 350 ES ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY BRAKE OR SHUT OFF THE CAR WITH THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. WHILE STRUGGLING TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (AND AVOID HITTING OTHER VEH...

May 3, 2008 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 16,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS 350 ES ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY BRAKE OR SHUT OFF THE CAR WITH THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. WHILE STRUGGLING TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (AND AVOID HITTING OTHER VEH...

May 3, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS 350 ES ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY BRAKE OR SHUT OFF THE CAR WITH THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. WHILE STRUGGLING TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (AND AVOID HITTING OTHER VEH...

May 3, 2008 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 16,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS 350 ES ON SATURDAY, MAY 3, I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. MY VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND I WAS UNABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY BRAKE OR SHUT OFF THE CAR WITH THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION. WHILE STRUGGLING TO GAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE (AND AVOID HITTING OTHER VEH...

Apr 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A 2008 LEXUS ES350 AS A LOANER WHILE HER VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ABRUPTLY ACCELERATE TO 60 MPH. SHE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP OR DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A LARGE...

Apr 9, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 12,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN A 2008 LEXUS ES350 AS A LOANER WHILE HER VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ABRUPTLY ACCELERATE TO 60 MPH. SHE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP OR DECELERATE. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A LARGE...

Mar 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,900 mi

WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT,ACCELERATOR PETAL GOT STUCK,CAR ACCELERATED FROM 0-70 IN SECONDS AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, LEXUS RECENTLY SERVICED CAR FOR MAT RECALL AND DID NOT INSTALL CLIPS ON ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT, MY INSURANCE IS INVESTIGATING BOTH ACCELERATOR THROTTLE AND ALSO THE ...

Mar 25, 2008 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 7,900 mi

WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT,ACCELERATOR PETAL GOT STUCK,CAR ACCELERATED FROM 0-70 IN SECONDS AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, LEXUS RECENTLY SERVICED CAR FOR MAT RECALL AND DID NOT INSTALL CLIPS ON ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT, MY INSURANCE IS INVESTIGATING BOTH ACCELERATOR THROTTLE AND ALSO THE ...

Mar 25, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 7,900 mi

WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT,ACCELERATOR PETAL GOT STUCK,CAR ACCELERATED FROM 0-70 IN SECONDS AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, LEXUS RECENTLY SERVICED CAR FOR MAT RECALL AND DID NOT INSTALL CLIPS ON ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT, MY INSURANCE IS INVESTIGATING BOTH ACCELERATOR THROTTLE AND ALSO THE ...

Mar 25, 2008 Equipment Adaptive/mobility Crash 7,900 mi

WHILE COMING OUT OF A PARKING LOT,ACCELERATOR PETAL GOT STUCK,CAR ACCELERATED FROM 0-70 IN SECONDS AND COULD NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN, LEXUS RECENTLY SERVICED CAR FOR MAT RECALL AND DID NOT INSTALL CLIPS ON ALL WEATHER FLOOR MAT, MY INSURANCE IS INVESTIGATING BOTH ACCELERATOR THROTTLE AND ALSO THE ...

Mar 18, 2008 Power Train 5,000 mi

LEXUS ES 350 HAS SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. *TR

Mar 18, 2008 Power Train 5,000 mi

LEXUS ES 350 HAS SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. *TR

Mar 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting

HID HEADLIGHTS ON 2008 ES350 ARE AIMED TO LOW FOR SAFE DRIVING. I ALMOST STRUCK A FAMILY OF 4 ON SEABROOK ISLAND AS THEY WALKED CLOSE TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS AS THE LIGHTS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED BUT "THEY ARE WORKING ON IT" THIS IS AN UNSA...

Mar 14, 2008 Exterior Lighting

HID HEADLIGHTS ON 2008 ES350 ARE AIMED TO LOW FOR SAFE DRIVING. I ALMOST STRUCK A FAMILY OF 4 ON SEABROOK ISLAND AS THEY WALKED CLOSE TO THE SHOULDER. THE DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS AS THE LIGHTS ARE COMPUTER CONTROLLED BUT "THEY ARE WORKING ON IT" THIS IS AN UNSA...

Feb 27, 2008 Power Train

2007 LEXUS ES350 MAKING LOUD NOISE WHEN GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. DEALER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE ES350. *KB

Feb 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

UNCONTROLLABLE VEHICLE ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT APPROX 1 MPH. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE STOPPED WITH FULL BRAKE APPLICATION. VEHICLE STRUCK BUILDING, BOUNCED BACKWARD, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ENDED UP BACKWARD ON TOP OF A SNOW BANK. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE FRONT, SIDE ,...

Feb 27, 2008 Power Train

2007 LEXUS ES350 MAKING LOUD NOISE WHEN GOING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. CONSUMER STATES THAT IT MAKES A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO DRIVE. DEALER STATED THAT THIS PROBLEM WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE ES350. *KB

Feb 27, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 14,000 mi

UNCONTROLLABLE VEHICLE ACCELERATION WHILE PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT APPROX 1 MPH. VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE STOPPED WITH FULL BRAKE APPLICATION. VEHICLE STRUCK BUILDING, BOUNCED BACKWARD, STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE AND ENDED UP BACKWARD ON TOP OF A SNOW BANK. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE FRONT, SIDE ,...

Feb 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW LEXUS ES 350 18 MONTH AGO. THEY SENT US A RECALL ON THE FLOOR MATS ABOUT HOW THEY WOULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF. WELL WE DO NOT HAVE THE MATS THAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT AND AS OF FRIDAY OUR VEHICLE WILL JUST TAKE OFF ON IT OWN. ITS AT THE DEALER AGAIN FOR THE AT LEASE 5TH TIME ...

Feb 23, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WE PURCHASED A NEW LEXUS ES 350 18 MONTH AGO. THEY SENT US A RECALL ON THE FLOOR MATS ABOUT HOW THEY WOULD CAUSE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF. WELL WE DO NOT HAVE THE MATS THAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT AND AS OF FRIDAY OUR VEHICLE WILL JUST TAKE OFF ON IT OWN. ITS AT THE DEALER AGAIN FOR THE AT LEASE 5TH TIME ...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON INTERSTATE NEARLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. BY THE GRACE OF GOD ONLY MY CAR SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE TERROR EXPERIENCED SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME, LET ALONE TWICE! FIRST TIME AUGUST 2007, CLAIMED IT WAS THE FLOO...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON INTERSTATE NEARLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. BY THE GRACE OF GOD ONLY MY CAR SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE TERROR EXPERIENCED SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME, LET ALONE TWICE! FIRST TIME AUGUST 2007, CLAIMED IT WAS THE FLOO...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON INTERSTATE NEARLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. BY THE GRACE OF GOD ONLY MY CAR SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE TERROR EXPERIENCED SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME, LET ALONE TWICE! FIRST TIME AUGUST 2007, CLAIMED IT WAS THE FLOO...

Feb 15, 2008 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ACCELERATION OF VEHICLE ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS ON INTERSTATE NEARLY CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY. COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE. BY THE GRACE OF GOD ONLY MY CAR SUSTAINED DAMAGE. THE TERROR EXPERIENCED SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED THE FIRST TIME, LET ALONE TWICE! FIRST TIME AUGUST 2007, CLAIMED IT WAS THE FLOO...

Dec 31, 2007 Air Bags

I'M HAVING VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS ES350 AS FOLLOWS: THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND I FEEL THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM ALERTS ME WHEN ANY OBSTACLES ARE NEAR MY CAR. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATION IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT SITS THERE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Power Train

I'M HAVING VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS ES350 AS FOLLOWS: THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND I FEEL THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM ALERTS ME WHEN ANY OBSTACLES ARE NEAR MY CAR. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATION IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT SITS THERE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Air Bags

I'M HAVING VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS ES350 AS FOLLOWS: THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND I FEEL THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM ALERTS ME WHEN ANY OBSTACLES ARE NEAR MY CAR. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATION IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT SITS THERE. *TR

Dec 31, 2007 Power Train

I'M HAVING VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY LEXUS ES350 AS FOLLOWS: THE TRANSMISSION SLIPS AND I FEEL THE CAR ACCELERATES BY ITSELF WHILE I'M DRIVING. THE PARKING ASSISTANT SYSTEM ALERTS ME WHEN ANY OBSTACLES ARE NEAR MY CAR. THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INDICATION IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT SITS THERE. *TR

Dec 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,763 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SLOT IN A PARKING LOT WITH CARS ON BOTH SIDES AND IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE, MY VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION AND RACED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD NO EFFECT ON SLOWING DOWN THE CAR. THE LARGE TRUCK IN THE SLOT I...

Dec 22, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,763 mi

WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SLOT IN A PARKING LOT WITH CARS ON BOTH SIDES AND IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE, MY VEHICLE INCREASED ACCELERATION AND RACED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. THE BRAKE WAS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE AND HAD NO EFFECT ON SLOWING DOWN THE CAR. THE LARGE TRUCK IN THE SLOT I...

Dec 21, 2007 Equipment Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. HE ALSO STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL AFTER HE WAS IN THE ACCIDENT. *NJ RECALL# 07E082000 THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE. BOT...

Dec 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. HE ALSO STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL AFTER HE WAS IN THE ACCIDENT. *NJ RECALL# 07E082000 THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE. BOT...

Dec 21, 2007 Equipment Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. HE ALSO STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL AFTER HE WAS IN THE ACCIDENT. *NJ RECALL# 07E082000 THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE. BOT...

Dec 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350 WITH SUDDEN ACCELERATION. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. HE ALSO STATES THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL AFTER HE WAS IN THE ACCIDENT. *NJ RECALL# 07E082000 THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION TWICE. BOT...

Dec 3, 2007 Equipment Crash 2,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE FRONT OF A GYM. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INTO THE ENTRANCEWAY. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FRONT END...

Dec 3, 2007 Equipment Crash 2,800 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER THE CURB AND INTO THE FRONT OF A GYM. NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3/4 INTO THE ENTRANCEWAY. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ARRIVED ON THE SCENE AND FILED A REPORT. THE FRONT END...

Oct 31, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER I PURCHASED MY ES350 IN AUG 2007 I STARTED HEARING A BRRRRR SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH IS ONLY HEARD IN A COLD START AND LASTS FOR LESS THAN 10 MIN. I LEFT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPTS SO THAT THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SOUND ALSO FROM A C...

Oct 31, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

SOON AFTER I PURCHASED MY ES350 IN AUG 2007 I STARTED HEARING A BRRRRR SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH IS ONLY HEARD IN A COLD START AND LASTS FOR LESS THAN 10 MIN. I LEFT THE CAR OVERNIGHT AT TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPTS SO THAT THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SOUND ALSO FROM A C...

Oct 24, 2007 Air Bags Crash 9,700 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350 ULTRA LUXURY EDITION THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT (A WOMAN RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND BROADSIDED ME AT ABOUT 35MPH) THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 30TH 2007, I CONTACTED LEXUS ON OCTOBER 1ST 2007 TO INFORM THEM THAT THE AIRBAGS IN THIS 2007 ES350 ULTRA LUXURY...

Oct 24, 2007 Air Bags Crash 9,700 mi

I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS ES350 ULTRA LUXURY EDITION THAT WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT (A WOMAN RAN THROUGH A STOP SIGN AND BROADSIDED ME AT ABOUT 35MPH) THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON SEPTEMBER 30TH 2007, I CONTACTED LEXUS ON OCTOBER 1ST 2007 TO INFORM THEM THAT THE AIRBAGS IN THIS 2007 ES350 ULTRA LUXURY...

Oct 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 20 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS HEADLIGHTS WERE BEAMING TOO LOW AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT BE OF ASSISTANCE OR CHANGE THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE...

Oct 11, 2007 Exterior Lighting 20 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS HEADLIGHTS WERE BEAMING TOO LOW AND CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT BE OF ASSISTANCE OR CHANGE THE HEADLIGHTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE...

Sep 27, 2007 Air Bags 10 mi

OUR LEXUS ES 350, LEASED IN JANUARY, 2007 HAS A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEM. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. AFTER THE LAST VISIT AND AFTER FINDING THE SYSTEM WAS WORKI...

Sep 27, 2007 Air Bags 10 mi

OUR LEXUS ES 350, LEASED IN JANUARY, 2007 HAS A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS PROBLEM. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS NOT ON CONSISTENTLY WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED. I HAVE REPORTED THIS TO THE DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. AFTER THE LAST VISIT AND AFTER FINDING THE SYSTEM WAS WORKI...

Sep 18, 2007 Power Train 2,450 mi

I PURCHASED A 2007 ES350 LEXUS APRIL 20, 2007. THE TRANSMISSIONS BEGAN SURGING AND FLARING UP ON THE RPM'S WHEN ACCELERATING, THE GAS MILEAGE DROPPED TO 14 MILES A GALLON IN JULY 2007. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE FIRST TIME THEY UPGRADED THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND REPLACED A CHIP. ON AUGU...

Sep 18, 2007 Power Train 2,450 mi

I PURCHASED A 2007 ES350 LEXUS APRIL 20, 2007. THE TRANSMISSIONS BEGAN SURGING AND FLARING UP ON THE RPM'S WHEN ACCELERATING, THE GAS MILEAGE DROPPED TO 14 MILES A GALLON IN JULY 2007. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THE FIRST TIME THEY UPGRADED THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND REPLACED A CHIP. ON AUGU...

Sep 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

ON TWO PRIOR OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, TO SPEEDS UP TO 50-60 MPH. ON 9/11/07, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT SPEEDS UP TO 80-90 MPH. WE ARE AWARE OF THE LEXUS NOTIFICATION OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, SO WE REMOVED THE MATS AFTER THE FIRST TWO TIMES, BUT THE LAST ...

Sep 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 10,000 mi

ON TWO PRIOR OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM SPEEDS BETWEEN 20-30 MPH, TO SPEEDS UP TO 50-60 MPH. ON 9/11/07, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AT SPEEDS UP TO 80-90 MPH. WE ARE AWARE OF THE LEXUS NOTIFICATION OF FLOOR MAT INTERFERENCE, SO WE REMOVED THE MATS AFTER THE FIRST TWO TIMES, BUT THE LAST ...

Sep 2, 2007 Air Bags 5,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND TURNS "OFF" WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE SEAT WHILE CAR IS IN OPERATION. MY WIFE WEIGHS UNDER 110 LBS. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX TO DATE. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE. *JB

Sep 2, 2007 Air Bags 5,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG NOT WORKING PROPERLY AND TURNS "OFF" WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE SEAT WHILE CAR IS IN OPERATION. MY WIFE WEIGHS UNDER 110 LBS. IT HAS BEEN REPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIX TO DATE. I AM VERY CONCERNED FOR THE SAFETY OF MY WIFE. *JB

Aug 28, 2007 Air Bags 13,500 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350-1-ADULT PASSENGER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT AND I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. 2- I HAVE EXPERIENCED A DANGEROUS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WITH ALL WEATHER MAT PROPERLY SECURED. I BELIEVE THE SURGE MAY BE A SOFTWARE AND/OR SENSOR FLAW. 3- ...

Aug 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 13,500 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350-1-ADULT PASSENGER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT AND I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. 2- I HAVE EXPERIENCED A DANGEROUS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WITH ALL WEATHER MAT PROPERLY SECURED. I BELIEVE THE SURGE MAY BE A SOFTWARE AND/OR SENSOR FLAW. 3- ...

Aug 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,500 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350-1-ADULT PASSENGER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT AND I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. 2- I HAVE EXPERIENCED A DANGEROUS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WITH ALL WEATHER MAT PROPERLY SECURED. I BELIEVE THE SURGE MAY BE A SOFTWARE AND/OR SENSOR FLAW. 3- ...

Aug 28, 2007 Air Bags 13,500 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350-1-ADULT PASSENGER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT AND I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. 2- I HAVE EXPERIENCED A DANGEROUS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WITH ALL WEATHER MAT PROPERLY SECURED. I BELIEVE THE SURGE MAY BE A SOFTWARE AND/OR SENSOR FLAW. 3- ...

Aug 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 13,500 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350-1-ADULT PASSENGER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT AND I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. 2- I HAVE EXPERIENCED A DANGEROUS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WITH ALL WEATHER MAT PROPERLY SECURED. I BELIEVE THE SURGE MAY BE A SOFTWARE AND/OR SENSOR FLAW. 3- ...

Aug 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,500 mi

2007 LEXUS ES350-1-ADULT PASSENGER SAT IN THE FRONT SEAT AND I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LIGHT WAS ON. 2- I HAVE EXPERIENCED A DANGEROUS SUDDEN SURGE OF ACCELERATION WHEN BRAKING, EVEN WITH ALL WEATHER MAT PROPERLY SECURED. I BELIEVE THE SURGE MAY BE A SOFTWARE AND/OR SENSOR FLAW. 3- ...

Aug 25, 2007 Power Train 11,080 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND ERRATIC SHIFTING; FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND RELATED SYSTEMS; PROPOSED REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY OF THE TRANSMISSION; *TR

Aug 25, 2007 Power Train 11,080 mi

UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION AND ERRATIC SHIFTING; FAILURE OF AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND RELATED SYSTEMS; PROPOSED REPLACEMENT UNDER WARRANTY OF THE TRANSMISSION; *TR

Aug 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,582 mi

DRIVING ON A PRIMARY SURFACE STREET, I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS THE FIRST CAR IN THE LANE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ACCELERATED TO CHANGE LANES, THE CAR PICKED UP SPEED AND THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP IT. THE CAR GROWLED AND JERKED FOR A COUPLE OF BLOCKS UNTIL I FORCED THE GEAR OUT OF "DRIVE...

Aug 21, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,582 mi

DRIVING ON A PRIMARY SURFACE STREET, I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT. I WAS THE FIRST CAR IN THE LANE. WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN I ACCELERATED TO CHANGE LANES, THE CAR PICKED UP SPEED AND THE BRAKES COULD NOT STOP IT. THE CAR GROWLED AND JERKED FOR A COUPLE OF BLOCKS UNTIL I FORCED THE GEAR OUT OF "DRIVE...

Aug 20, 2007 Power Train 11,081 mi

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WERE MADE TO THE LEXUS DEALER REGARDING SUDDEN UNEXPECTED SURGES AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE 2007 LEXUS ES350, WHICH WERE IGNORED AS A SERVICE ISSUE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION DEMONSTRATED ERRATIC AND UNCONTROLLED OPERATION DURING A TEST DRIVE WITH A CERTIFIED LEXUS MECHANIC. ...

Aug 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE SPEED ONLY DECREASED TO 20 MPH. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WHILE IT WAS STILL IN MOTION, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE AND JERK INSTANTLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED HER TO RUN THREE R...

Aug 20, 2007 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM ZERO TO 60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE ALL WEATHER FLOORMATS THAT WERE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE REGULAR MATS. THE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 20, 2007 Power Train 11,081 mi

NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS WERE MADE TO THE LEXUS DEALER REGARDING SUDDEN UNEXPECTED SURGES AND ACCELERATION PROBLEMS WITH THE 2007 LEXUS ES350, WHICH WERE IGNORED AS A SERVICE ISSUE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION DEMONSTRATED ERRATIC AND UNCONTROLLED OPERATION DURING A TEST DRIVE WITH A CERTIFIED LEXUS MECHANIC. ...

Aug 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,100 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES, BUT THE SPEED ONLY DECREASED TO 20 MPH. SHE PLACED THE VEHICLE IN PARK WHILE IT WAS STILL IN MOTION, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SMOKE AND JERK INSTANTLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED HER TO RUN THREE R...

Aug 20, 2007 Unknown Or Other 7,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM ZERO TO 60 MPH WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE FAILURE MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE ALL WEATHER FLOORMATS THAT WERE INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE REGULAR MATS. THE FAILURE MIL...

Aug 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IN DECEMBER OF 2006. SOMETIME IN LAST MONTH, WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY, ITS BRAKE STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. I LOOKED AT MY FOOT WONDERING IF MY FOOT WAS ON GAS PEDAL, INSTEAD OF BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT WAS ON BR...

Aug 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

I PURCHASED 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IN DECEMBER OF 2006. SOMETIME IN LAST MONTH, WHEN I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY, ITS BRAKE STOPPED WORKING ALL OF A SUDDEN, AND STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. I LOOKED AT MY FOOT WONDERING IF MY FOOT WAS ON GAS PEDAL, INSTEAD OF BRAKE PEDAL, BUT IT WAS ON BR...

Aug 14, 2007 Structure

VISIBILITY AROUND THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT. FRONT POSTS ARE LARGE AND CLOSER TO THE DRIVER, BLOCKING MORE OF THE FIELD OF VIEW. THE HIGH BACKEND BLOCKS REAR VIEW AND THE LARGE POSTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR WINDOW ADD SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE BLIND SPOTS. BECAUSE OF THE VISIBILITY ISSUE, I HAVE HA...

Aug 14, 2007 Structure

VISIBILITY AROUND THE CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT. FRONT POSTS ARE LARGE AND CLOSER TO THE DRIVER, BLOCKING MORE OF THE FIELD OF VIEW. THE HIGH BACKEND BLOCKS REAR VIEW AND THE LARGE POSTS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE REAR WINDOW ADD SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE BLIND SPOTS. BECAUSE OF THE VISIBILITY ISSUE, I HAVE HA...

Aug 3, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. HE RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT PERTAINING TO THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF HIS VEHICLE FOR THE AIRBAGS. HE STATED THAT HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

Aug 3, 2007 Air Bags 500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. SHE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED OFF WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS OFF. WHEN PEOPLE WHO WERE BIGGER IN SIZE WERE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MIL...

Aug 3, 2007 Air Bags

LEXUS ES350 HAVE EXPERIENCED AIRBAG SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THIS IS ABOUT. *JB

Aug 3, 2007 Air Bags

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. HE RECEIVED A LETTER REGARDING A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT PERTAINING TO THE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL OF HIS VEHICLE FOR THE AIRBAGS. HE STATED THAT HE WAS INSTRUCTED TO SUBMIT A COMPLAINT. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,500.

Aug 3, 2007 Air Bags 500 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. SHE STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED OFF WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG WAS OFF. WHEN PEOPLE WHO WERE BIGGER IN SIZE WERE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MIL...

Aug 3, 2007 Air Bags

LEXUS ES350 HAVE EXPERIENCED AIRBAG SENSOR MALFUNCTIONS. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THIS IS ABOUT. *JB

Jul 26, 2007 Air Bags 60 mi

THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DOES NOT READ ON ALL THE TIME WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT. IT KEEPS READING OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. COULD STAY OFF FOR 30 MINUTES, GO ON TO TWO MINUTES AND THEN GO OFF AGAIN. *JB

Jul 26, 2007 Air Bags 120 mi

PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG ON MY NEW 2007 ES350 LEXUS GOES OFF AND ON CONTINUOUSLY, GIVING NO PROTECTION IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT IF OFF. LEXUS SAID THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR IT AND I FIRST REPORTED IT IN JULY 2006. THEY HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINEERS, SERVICE MANAGERS, ETC. CHECK IT AT MY HOUSE AND THEIR PLACE A...

Jul 26, 2007 Air Bags 60 mi

THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DOES NOT READ ON ALL THE TIME WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT. IT KEEPS READING OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING. COULD STAY OFF FOR 30 MINUTES, GO ON TO TWO MINUTES AND THEN GO OFF AGAIN. *JB

Jul 26, 2007 Air Bags 120 mi

PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG ON MY NEW 2007 ES350 LEXUS GOES OFF AND ON CONTINUOUSLY, GIVING NO PROTECTION IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT IF OFF. LEXUS SAID THEY HAVE NO FIX FOR IT AND I FIRST REPORTED IT IN JULY 2006. THEY HAVE HAD THEIR ENGINEERS, SERVICE MANAGERS, ETC. CHECK IT AT MY HOUSE AND THEIR PLACE A...

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train 10,700 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS 350 PURCHASED IN SEPT OF 2006. I HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AT 3,000 MILES WHICH RESULTED IN LEXUS REPLACING THE TRANSMIION. MOST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AND WHILE PASSING A CAR MY CAR ACCELERATED ON IT OWN TO 140MPG. I WAS BRAKING CONTINUOU...

Jul 24, 2007 Power Train 10,700 mi

I OWN A 2007 LEXUS 350 PURCHASED IN SEPT OF 2006. I HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, AT 3,000 MILES WHICH RESULTED IN LEXUS REPLACING THE TRANSMIION. MOST RECENTLY I WAS DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE AND WHILE PASSING A CAR MY CAR ACCELERATED ON IT OWN TO 140MPG. I WAS BRAKING CONTINUOU...

Jul 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO AN INTERSTATE, THE LEXUS ES350 PURCHASED EARLIER IN THE MONTH CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO BRAKE WITH MY LEFT FOOT WHILE PUMPING THE ACCELERATOR WITH MY RIGHT FOOT TO FREE THE STUCK ACCELERATOR. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK OF WAS THAT THE A...

Jul 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO AN INTERSTATE, THE LEXUS ES350 PURCHASED EARLIER IN THE MONTH CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I HAD TO BRAKE WITH MY LEFT FOOT WHILE PUMPING THE ACCELERATOR WITH MY RIGHT FOOT TO FREE THE STUCK ACCELERATOR. WHEN I ARRIVED HOME, THE ONLY THING I COULD THINK OF WAS THAT THE A...

Jun 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON MAY 20, 2007 WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A HIGH TRAFFIC PRIVATE PARKWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THREE OTHER CARS. THE ROAD HAD A VERY GENTLE UP SLOPE AND A SMALL CURVE. THE ENGINE WAS ROARING VERY LOUD AS I TRIED VERY HARD TO BRAKE, BUT THE BRAKE WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. I HIT THREE CARS: ...

Jun 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

ON MAY 20, 2007 WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A HIGH TRAFFIC PRIVATE PARKWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THREE OTHER CARS. THE ROAD HAD A VERY GENTLE UP SLOPE AND A SMALL CURVE. THE ENGINE WAS ROARING VERY LOUD AS I TRIED VERY HARD TO BRAKE, BUT THE BRAKE WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. I HIT THREE CARS: ...

Jun 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND WOULD NOT STOP, EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPS TO BRAK CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE RACED VIOLENTLY, AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. AFTER CALLING LEXUS ROADSIDE ASS...

Jun 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND WOULD NOT STOP, EVEN AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPS TO BRAK CREATING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. I EVENTUALLY WAS ABLE TO PUT THE CAR INTO NEUTRAL, AND THE ENGINE RACED VIOLENTLY, AND TURN OFF THE IGNITION. AFTER CALLING LEXUS ROADSIDE ASS...

Jun 14, 2007 Electrical System

I DO NOT OWN THE 2007 LEXUS ES 350 OR THE TOYOTA CAMRY BUT IN THE COURSE OF TEST DRIVING BOTH OF THE VEHICLES, I WAS SHOCKED TO DISCOVER THAT THE "START/STOP" BUTTON DEFEATS THE OLDER IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM. IN THE OLDER KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM THE CAR MUST BE IN PARK TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE A...

Jun 14, 2007 Electrical System

I DO NOT OWN THE 2007 LEXUS ES 350 OR THE TOYOTA CAMRY BUT IN THE COURSE OF TEST DRIVING BOTH OF THE VEHICLES, I WAS SHOCKED TO DISCOVER THAT THE "START/STOP" BUTTON DEFEATS THE OLDER IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK SYSTEM. IN THE OLDER KEYED IGNITION SYSTEM THE CAR MUST BE IN PARK TO TURN OFF THE ENGINE A...

Jun 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION I GAVE MY LOCAL LEXUS DEALER ALONG WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE WITNESS MARKS OF THE IMPACT TO THE DOOR. LEXUS IS EVALUATING THE CAR. I HAVE ASKED FOR A FACTORY ASSISTED REPLACEMENT CAR OF A DIFFERENT MODEL. THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED YET: DAVE, ATTACHED IS THE EXTRACT FROM ...

Jun 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WE BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IN NOVEMBER. AT ~1,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER I HAD ONE EPISODE OF UNWANTED ACCELERATION. I WAS MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TRYING TO KEEP A CONSTANT SPEED BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. I DO NOT REMEMBER THE SPECIFICS. I THINK I WAS GOING ABOUT...

Jun 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

HERE IS THE DESCRIPTION I GAVE MY LOCAL LEXUS DEALER ALONG WITH THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE WITNESS MARKS OF THE IMPACT TO THE DOOR. LEXUS IS EVALUATING THE CAR. I HAVE ASKED FOR A FACTORY ASSISTED REPLACEMENT CAR OF A DIFFERENT MODEL. THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED YET: DAVE, ATTACHED IS THE EXTRACT FROM ...

Jun 4, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

WE BOUGHT A 2007 LEXUS ES 350 IN NOVEMBER. AT ~1,000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER I HAD ONE EPISODE OF UNWANTED ACCELERATION. I WAS MERGING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TRYING TO KEEP A CONSTANT SPEED BUT THE CAR ACCELERATED IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. I DO NOT REMEMBER THE SPECIFICS. I THINK I WAS GOING ABOUT...

Jun 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,700 mi

MY DAUGHTER AND FRIENDS WERE DRIVING IN MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON A 2 LANE HWY. AS THEY APPROACHED A SPEED ZONE THE DRIVER NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED. SHE TURNED IT OFF, IT CAME ON AGAIN. SHE TAPPED THE BRAKES TO TURN IT OFF AND THE CAR LURCHED FWD. SHE TRIED TO S...

Jun 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 10,700 mi

MY DAUGHTER AND FRIENDS WERE DRIVING IN MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON A 2 LANE HWY. AS THEY APPROACHED A SPEED ZONE THE DRIVER NOTICED THE CRUISE CONTROL LIGHT WAS ON WITHOUT BEING ENGAGED. SHE TURNED IT OFF, IT CAME ON AGAIN. SHE TAPPED THE BRAKES TO TURN IT OFF AND THE CAR LURCHED FWD. SHE TRIED TO S...

May 10, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING AT 9:30AM TO WORK ALONG WITH MY WIFE ON I-696 NEAR DETROIT IN THE LEFT LANE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, BUT AS I APPROACHED A CAR IN FRONT OF ME I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE ACCELERATOR AND PLACED IT ON THE BRAKE AND VEHICLE WAS CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE. HAD TO PUT FULL FORCE ON THE BRA...

May 10, 2007 Unknown Or Other

I WAS DRIVING AT 9:30AM TO WORK ALONG WITH MY WIFE ON I-696 NEAR DETROIT IN THE LEFT LANE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE, BUT AS I APPROACHED A CAR IN FRONT OF ME I TOOK MY FOOT OF THE ACCELERATOR AND PLACED IT ON THE BRAKE AND VEHICLE WAS CONTINUING TO ACCELERATE. HAD TO PUT FULL FORCE ON THE BRA...

May 8, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 400 mi

CAR GAINED SPEED, COULD NOT BRAKE THE CAR, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT EVEN FASTER, HIT OTHER VEHICLES AND SMASHED THROUGH A GARAGE DOOR, STOPPING ONLY WHEN IT RAN INTO A TREE. CAR WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF OVER $33,000. THE VEHICLE HAD 400 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *AK

May 8, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 400 mi

CAR GAINED SPEED, COULD NOT BRAKE THE CAR, WITH FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WENT EVEN FASTER, HIT OTHER VEHICLES AND SMASHED THROUGH A GARAGE DOOR, STOPPING ONLY WHEN IT RAN INTO A TREE. CAR WAS REPAIRED AT A COST OF OVER $33,000. THE VEHICLE HAD 400 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *AK

May 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 17,000 mi

THE VEHICLE OWNER CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THAT SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. SHE ALSO TRIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT THAT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE EITHER. SHE THEN HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THAT STOPPED HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ON FIRE A...

May 3, 2007 Power Train 2,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A COMMONLY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHERE IT SLIPS AS MUCH AS 1000 RPM WHEN SHIFTING FROM THIRD TO 4TH GEAR. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS, THEY IMMEDIATELY REPLACED THE TRANSAXLE. NOW IT FLARES EVEN WORSE. *JB

May 3, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire 17,000 mi

THE VEHICLE OWNER CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND THAT SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. SHE ALSO TRIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BUT THAT DID NOT SLOW THE VEHICLE EITHER. SHE THEN HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THAT STOPPED HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED ON FIRE A...

May 3, 2007 Power Train 2,000 mi

MY CAR HAS A COMMONLY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION WHERE IT SLIPS AS MUCH AS 1000 RPM WHEN SHIFTING FROM THIRD TO 4TH GEAR. WHEN I REPORTED IT TO LEXUS, THEY IMMEDIATELY REPLACED THE TRANSAXLE. NOW IT FLARES EVEN WORSE. *JB

May 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION / TIMING COVER SEAL TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MY 2007 ES350 ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REACHING THE SPEED OF 95 MILES PER HOUR. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN WAS TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AND THEN IT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. I TOOK INTO TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY WHER...

May 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,300 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOT OFTEN, WHEN TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS, THE CAR WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED AND THE ENGINE WOULD SPEED UP, BUT WOULD QUIT WHEN I BRAKED. WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS VEHICLES, I NOTICED THAT ON OCCASION THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN GRAB SUDDENLY AND THEN SHOOT OFF, BUT WOUL...

May 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

UNEXPLAINED ACCELERATION / TIMING COVER SEAL TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MY 2007 ES350 ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL REACHING THE SPEED OF 95 MILES PER HOUR. THE ONLY WAY I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN WAS TO PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. AND THEN IT BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. I TOOK INTO TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY WHER...

May 2, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,300 mi

INTERMITTENTLY, BUT NOT OFTEN, WHEN TAKING MY FOOT OFF OF THE GAS, THE CAR WOULD INCREASE IN SPEED AND THE ENGINE WOULD SPEED UP, BUT WOULD QUIT WHEN I BRAKED. WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS VEHICLES, I NOTICED THAT ON OCCASION THE ENGINE WOULD HESITATE AND THEN GRAB SUDDENLY AND THEN SHOOT OFF, BUT WOUL...

Apr 25, 2007 Power Train 225 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 LEXUX ES350 ON APRIL 12, 2007. IN A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE SEVERELY OVERSTEERED. IMMEDIATELY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE TO CHECK VSC. AS A RESULT I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SMITHTOWN LEXUS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON APR. 19, 2007 WITH 244 MILES O...

Apr 25, 2007 Electronic Stability Control 225 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 LEXUX ES350 ON APRIL 12, 2007. IN A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE SEVERELY OVERSTEERED. IMMEDIATELY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE TO CHECK VSC. AS A RESULT I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SMITHTOWN LEXUS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON APR. 19, 2007 WITH 244 MILES O...

Apr 25, 2007 Power Train 225 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 LEXUX ES350 ON APRIL 12, 2007. IN A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE SEVERELY OVERSTEERED. IMMEDIATELY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE TO CHECK VSC. AS A RESULT I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SMITHTOWN LEXUS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON APR. 19, 2007 WITH 244 MILES O...

Apr 25, 2007 Electronic Stability Control 225 mi

I PURCHASED A NEW 2007 LEXUX ES350 ON APRIL 12, 2007. IN A RIGHT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE SEVERELY OVERSTEERED. IMMEDIATELY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, WITH AN ERROR MESSAGE TO CHECK VSC. AS A RESULT I RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE SMITHTOWN LEXUS SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON APR. 19, 2007 WITH 244 MILES O...

Apr 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,563 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY NEW LEXUS ES350 ON THE INTERSTATE IN JANUARY 2007, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INITIALLY WITH ONE FOOT AND THEN BOTH FEET. I ALSO PUSHED THE IGNITION BUTTON AND TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF TO SLOW THE VEHICLE-NOTHING SEEMED TO HELP. THE ...

Apr 20, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,563 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY NEW LEXUS ES350 ON THE INTERSTATE IN JANUARY 2007, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. AS I APPLIED THE BRAKE INITIALLY WITH ONE FOOT AND THEN BOTH FEET. I ALSO PUSHED THE IGNITION BUTTON AND TRIED EVERYTHING I COULD THINK OF TO SLOW THE VEHICLE-NOTHING SEEMED TO HELP. THE ...

Mar 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 3/22/07 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. I WAS EXITING THE PARKING LOT OF ISLAND 16 CINEMA. AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE STOP SIGN THAT MERGES WITH I495 EAST BOUND SERVICE ROAD MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I IMMEDIATELY STEPPED WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR'S ENGINE CO...

Mar 29, 2007 Seats 1,400 mi

WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF PURCHASING AND DRIVING THIS (BRAND NEW) VEHICLE MY BACK STARTED TO HURT. LEXUS INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO DEFECT AND THE VEHICLE IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT OFFER THE SAME RANGE OF ADJUSTMENTS AS OTHER VEHICLES. THIS IS BORNE OUT BY THE FACT THAT I DO NOT...

Mar 29, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control

ON 3/22/07 AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30 P.M. I WAS EXITING THE PARKING LOT OF ISLAND 16 CINEMA. AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE STOP SIGN THAT MERGES WITH I495 EAST BOUND SERVICE ROAD MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 SUDDENLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I IMMEDIATELY STEPPED WITH BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKES. THE CAR'S ENGINE CO...

Mar 29, 2007 Seats 1,400 mi

WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF PURCHASING AND DRIVING THIS (BRAND NEW) VEHICLE MY BACK STARTED TO HURT. LEXUS INDICATED THAT THERE IS NO DEFECT AND THE VEHICLE IS WORKING AS DESIGNED. THE DRIVER SEAT DOES NOT OFFER THE SAME RANGE OF ADJUSTMENTS AS OTHER VEHICLES. THIS IS BORNE OUT BY THE FACT THAT I DO NOT...

Mar 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 5,650 mi

THE GAS PADDLE ON MY LEXUS ES350 WAS LOCKED AND NOT RELEASED AFTER I DEPRESSED THE GAS PADDLE TO ITS FULL STROKE AND REMOVED MY FOOT DURING DRIVING AND ON PARK. THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY FAULT THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM THE GAS PADDLE. *AK

Mar 23, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 5,650 mi

THE GAS PADDLE ON MY LEXUS ES350 WAS LOCKED AND NOT RELEASED AFTER I DEPRESSED THE GAS PADDLE TO ITS FULL STROKE AND REMOVED MY FOOT DURING DRIVING AND ON PARK. THIS WAS A SERIOUS SAFETY FAULT THAT CAUSED THE CAR TO CONTINUE ACCELERATING EVEN AFTER REMOVING FOOT FROM THE GAS PADDLE. *AK

Mar 13, 2007 Power Train 274 mi

I PURCHASED A LEXUS ES350 ON 2-16-07. ON 3-7-07, I EXPERIENCED A GEAR SHIFT FAILURE RESULTING IN A NEAR REAR END SITUATION. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAS BEEN A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT LEXUS HAS NOT CORRECTED. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION. I ...

Mar 13, 2007 Power Train 274 mi

I PURCHASED A LEXUS ES350 ON 2-16-07. ON 3-7-07, I EXPERIENCED A GEAR SHIFT FAILURE RESULTING IN A NEAR REAR END SITUATION. I FEEL THIS PROBLEM IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAS BEEN A ONGOING PROBLEM THAT LEXUS HAS NOT CORRECTED. MY CAR WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR OF THE TRANSMISSION. I ...

Feb 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 700 mi

DRIVER WAS INJURED WHEN DRIVING HER NEW (SIX WEEKS OLD) LEXUS ES350 WITH APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE, THE CAR, WHILE PROCEEDING ON A ROADWAY, SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAD FULLY APPLYING THE B...

Feb 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 700 mi

DRIVER WAS INJURED WHEN DRIVING HER NEW (SIX WEEKS OLD) LEXUS ES350 WITH APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE, THE CAR, WHILE PROCEEDING ON A ROADWAY, SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAD FULLY APPLYING THE B...

Feb 28, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash 700 mi

DRIVER WAS INJURED WHEN DRIVING HER NEW (SIX WEEKS OLD) LEXUS ES350 WITH APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE, THE CAR, WHILE PROCEEDING ON A ROADWAY, SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAD FULLY APPLYING THE B...

Feb 28, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 700 mi

DRIVER WAS INJURED WHEN DRIVING HER NEW (SIX WEEKS OLD) LEXUS ES350 WITH APPROXIMATELY 700 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DUE TO A DEFECT WITH THE AUTOMOBILE, THE CAR, WHILE PROCEEDING ON A ROADWAY, SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAD FULLY APPLYING THE B...

Feb 25, 2007 Power Train 8,100 mi

MY CAR DEVELOPED THE FLARE/SLIP (1000 RMP GAP) COLD START FIRST SHIFT FROM 2/3 GEAR. IT HAPPENED 2-3 TIMES OUT OF 7 DAYS I SENT THE CAR TO DEALER, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR VERIFY THE PROBLEM, I VIDEO TAPE THE PROBLEM SHOW IT TO THE DEALER HOWEVER THEY TOLD ME THAT...

Feb 25, 2007 Power Train 8,100 mi

MY CAR DEVELOPED THE FLARE/SLIP (1000 RMP GAP) COLD START FIRST SHIFT FROM 2/3 GEAR. IT HAPPENED 2-3 TIMES OUT OF 7 DAYS I SENT THE CAR TO DEALER, THEY KEEP TELLING ME THAT THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE OR VERIFY THE PROBLEM, I VIDEO TAPE THE PROBLEM SHOW IT TO THE DEALER HOWEVER THEY TOLD ME THAT...

Feb 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,638 mi

I HAD A LIFE THREATENING EXPERIENCE IN MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 ON THANKSGIVING DAY 2006. I WAS DRIVING WITH 3 OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO PAYSON, AZ FROM FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ. PAYSON IS IN THE MOUNTAINS AT HIGHER ELEVATION. I LIKE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN I AM DRIVING ANY DISTANCES. WHILE IN HEAVY...

Feb 17, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,638 mi

I HAD A LIFE THREATENING EXPERIENCE IN MY 2007 LEXUS ES350 ON THANKSGIVING DAY 2006. I WAS DRIVING WITH 3 OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO PAYSON, AZ FROM FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ. PAYSON IS IN THE MOUNTAINS AT HIGHER ELEVATION. I LIKE TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL WHEN I AM DRIVING ANY DISTANCES. WHILE IN HEAVY...

Feb 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,658 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE FALMOUTH CONNECTOR WITH THE TOLL BOOTH IN SIGHT, I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO DECELERATE AND SUDDENLY THE ACCELERATOR JUST TOOK OFF. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO TRY TO ACCELERATE, I THEN APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE AS I TRIED...

Feb 16, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 2,658 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ON THE FALMOUTH CONNECTOR WITH THE TOLL BOOTH IN SIGHT, I LIFTED MY FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO DECELERATE AND SUDDENLY THE ACCELERATOR JUST TOOK OFF. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO TRY TO ACCELERATE, I THEN APPLIED BOTH FEET TO THE BRAKE AS I TRIED...

Feb 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO I-40 INTERSTATE IN MY 3 MONTH OLD 2007 ES 350, I ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE LIGHT CAME ON BY ITSELF. I DISENGAGED THE CRUISE, APPLIED THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET, AND SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEARS, INCLUDING NEUTRAL. I APPLIED THE EM...

Feb 11, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 2,500 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO I-40 INTERSTATE IN MY 3 MONTH OLD 2007 ES 350, I ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH, BUT THE CAR CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN. THE CRUISE LIGHT CAME ON BY ITSELF. I DISENGAGED THE CRUISE, APPLIED THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET, AND SHIFTED INTO LOWER GEARS, INCLUDING NEUTRAL. I APPLIED THE EM...

Feb 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A LEXUS ES 350, 2007, ON JAN. 12, 2007, AND DROVE IT AT NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME ON FEB. 2, 2007. THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS WITH AFS. WE WERE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE WITH NO OTHER LIGHTS AROUND AND WE DROVE IT IN THE CITY THE NEXT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE UNACCEPTABLE BECAUSE WE CAN BAR...

Feb 8, 2007 Exterior Lighting

I BOUGHT A LEXUS ES 350, 2007, ON JAN. 12, 2007, AND DROVE IT AT NIGHT FOR THE FIRST TIME ON FEB. 2, 2007. THE CAR HAS HID HEADLIGHTS WITH AFS. WE WERE DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE WITH NO OTHER LIGHTS AROUND AND WE DROVE IT IN THE CITY THE NEXT NIGHT. THE HEADLIGHTS ARE UNACCEPTABLE BECAUSE WE CAN BAR...

Jan 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON A VERY BUSY P'WAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF. I APPLIED THE BRAKES ONCE, THEN AGAIN AND AGAIN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. IT WAS A HORROR. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE SPEE...

Jan 24, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 3,250 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2007 LEXUS ES 350 ON A VERY BUSY P'WAY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CAR JUST TOOK OFF. I APPLIED THE BRAKES ONCE, THEN AGAIN AND AGAIN I HAD MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND THE CAR DID NOT SLOW DOWN. IT WAS A HORROR. I HAD NO CONTROL OF THE SPEE...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY OBSERVED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT FIRS...

Jan 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY OBSERVED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT FIRS...

Jan 19, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 3,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY OBSERVED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT FIRS...

Jan 19, 2007 Vehicle Speed Control 3,000 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. THE CONTACT IS THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AND IMMEDIATELY OBSERVED THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MILES PER HOUR THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT FIRS...

Dec 22, 2006 Electrical System 2,546 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT HIS 2007 LEXUS 250 DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND THEN GO OUT. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LOSE POWER. THE DASH LIGHTS HAVE FAILED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE F...

Dec 22, 2006 Electrical System 2,546 mi

TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT HIS 2007 LEXUS 250 DASH LIGHTS TURN OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF AND THEN GO OUT. THE LIGHTS WILL COME BACK ON FOR SHORT PERIODS OF TIME AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE DOES NOT LOSE POWER. THE DASH LIGHTS HAVE FAILED A TOTAL OF THREE TIMES. THE F...

Dec 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350. EXCESSIVE RPMS DURING START UP CAUSE THE CAR TO SHARPLY ACCELERATE WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE. RPM STAYS AT 1700+ FOR UP TO A MINUTE AFTER ENGINE START. WHEN PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE AT THIS HIGH RPM, CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH BACKWARDS AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN FL...

Dec 19, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash

2007 LEXUS ES350. EXCESSIVE RPMS DURING START UP CAUSE THE CAR TO SHARPLY ACCELERATE WHEN PUT INTO REVERSE. RPM STAYS AT 1700+ FOR UP TO A MINUTE AFTER ENGINE START. WHEN PUTTING THE TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE AT THIS HIGH RPM, CAUSES THE CAR TO LURCH BACKWARDS AS IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAD BEEN FL...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,100 mi

CONSUMER REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION ON THE 2007 ES350 SPEED CONTROL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE HIGHWAY GUARD RAIL AND CONSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE CONSU...

Dec 11, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,100 mi

CONSUMER REQUEST FOR INVESTIGATION ON THE 2007 ES350 SPEED CONTROL. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES. THE UNWANTED ACCELERATION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO THE HIGHWAY GUARD RAIL AND CONSEQUENTLY THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER. THE CONSU...

Dec 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

DT*: THE VEHICLE STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY TO 70 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHICH SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE. ON ANOTHER OCC...

Dec 6, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 1,000 mi

DT*: THE VEHICLE STATED WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH ON DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY TO 70 MPH. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ACTIVATED WHEN THIS OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHICH SLOWED DOWN THE VEHICLE. ON ANOTHER OCC...

Dec 1, 2006 Air Bags 5 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED EVERY TIME AN OCCUPANT WHO MEASURED 5 FEET 7 INCHES TALL AND 120 POUNDS, SAT EITHER IN THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED OFF. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.

Dec 1, 2006 Air Bags 5 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED EVERY TIME AN OCCUPANT WHO MEASURED 5 FEET 7 INCHES TALL AND 120 POUNDS, SAT EITHER IN THE PASSENGER OR DRIVER SEAT, THE AIR BAG LIGHT TURNED OFF. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED.

Nov 29, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,369 mi

WHILE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE I-75 / M-59 WITH IN OAKLAND COUNTY / STATE OF MICHIGAN MY AUTOMOBILE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE AUTOMOBILE BRAKES, TO APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH. THIS SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO TH...

Nov 29, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 4,369 mi

WHILE TRAVELING NORTH BOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH ON INTERSTATE I-75 / M-59 WITH IN OAKLAND COUNTY / STATE OF MICHIGAN MY AUTOMOBILE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED, AFTER ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE AUTOMOBILE BRAKES, TO APPROXIMATELY 85 MPH. THIS SUDDEN UNWANTED ACCELERATION CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO TH...

Nov 22, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE BEFORE IT WOULD SLOW DOWN. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. *AK

Nov 22, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND BACK TO DRIVE BEFORE IT WOULD SLOW DOWN. THE DEALER WAS ALERTED. THE VEHICLE WAS A 2007 LEXUS ES350. *AK

Sep 25, 2006 Air Bags 2,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF ON THE DASH WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAG OPERATED AS DESIGNED. *AK

Sep 25, 2006 Air Bags 2,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON AND OFF ON THE DASH WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THE AIR BAG OPERATED AS DESIGNED. *AK

Sep 20, 2006 Air Bags 100 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED ERRATICALLY. THIS PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY REPAIR BECAUSE IT MET NHTSA STANDARDS. THE MANUFACTURE...

Sep 20, 2006 Air Bags 100 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH LIGHT ILLUMINATED ERRATICALLY. THIS PROBLEM HAD OCCURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY REPAIR BECAUSE IT MET NHTSA STANDARDS. THE MANUFACTURE...

Aug 26, 2006 Air Bags

I PURCHASED A LEXUS ES 350 AFTER MUCH RESEARCH TO FIND THE SAFEST CAR WITH ADVANCED AIRBAGS. LEXUS HAS A DUAL AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH IS WHY I CHOSE THIS CAR. HOWEVER IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ME AS THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES , SO IN AN ACCIDENT IT MAY NOT DO ME ANY GOOD. WHEN THERE...

Aug 26, 2006 Air Bags

I PURCHASED A LEXUS ES 350 AFTER MUCH RESEARCH TO FIND THE SAFEST CAR WITH ADVANCED AIRBAGS. LEXUS HAS A DUAL AIRBAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WHICH IS WHY I CHOSE THIS CAR. HOWEVER IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ME AS THE AIRBAG OFF LIGHT COMES ON AT TIMES , SO IN AN ACCIDENT IT MAY NOT DO ME ANY GOOD. WHEN THERE...

May 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 80 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW WITH BOTH FEET DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ONCE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE P...

May 2, 2006 Vehicle Speed Control 80 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ACCELERATE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW WITH BOTH FEET DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE STOPPED ONCE IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY ARE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE P...