Floor mat interference w/accelerator pedal
Defect Summary
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 lexus rx350 and rx450h vehicles, manufactured from november 28, 2008, through september 1, 2010, and model year 2008 through 2011 toyota land cruiser vehicles manufactured from september 1, 2007, through september 5, 2011. in july 2012, toyota filed a defect report to recall certain model year 2010 lexus rx350 and rx450h vehicles. in november 2012, toyota informed the agency that it was including an additional 10,565 vehicles including certain model year 2008 through 2011 toyota land cruiser vehicles. the total number of vehicles being recalled is now 164,601. the accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Safety Consequence
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Toyota and lexus will notify owners of affected vehicles and dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle. owners of the lexus vehicles were notified during august 2012. toyota has not yet provided a notification schedule for the additional land cruiser vehicles. owners may contact toyota customer experience center at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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FAQ: Recall 12V305000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12V305000?
NHTSA recall 12V305000 was issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing on June 29, 2012. It addresses: Floor mat interference w/accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 164,601 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V305000 or the manufacturer campaign number 90L. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.