File · TOYOTA-UA-RECALL
Unintended acceleration recall
Manufacturer
Toyota/Lexus
Years
2002–2010
Category
brakes / safety
Recovery range
$2k – $25k
What it is
Sudden unintended acceleration tied to floor mats, sticky pedals, and ETC software. ~9M vehicles recalled; $1.2B criminal penalty plus $1.6B economic-loss settlement.
Models affected
- Camry (2002–2010)
- Corolla (2002–2010)
- Avalon (2002–2010)
- Highlander (2002–2010)
- RAV4 (2002–2010)
- ES350 (2002–2010)
- IS (2002–2010)
Symptoms owners describe
- acceleration
- stuck pedal
- runaway
- floor mat
- won't slow down
Citation
In re Toyota Unintended Acceleration MDL — $1.6B (2013)