Toyota Recall: List of models affected by floor mats issue
Filed under: Autos
It has been reported that Toyota are finally taking action against the number of complaints over floormat issues with certain models, by announcing a recall of 3.8 million vehicles.
As reported from AutoBlog, this is by far the biggest recall that the auto giant has had to make in the U.S. The news comes after the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration issued a statement to all owners of Toyota and Lexus models from 2004-2010, informing you that you may need to send your vehicle in for recall.
The issue at hand here, which a lot of you already know about, is all to do with the floormats on some of the Toyota models. As you can see in the image above, the problem can cause the accelerator pedal to get stuck in a wide open throttle position and wedge itself against the floormat – which is obviously a major safety issue.
The models affected are the 2004-2009 Prius, 2005-2010 Tacoma, 2005-2010 Avalon, 2006-2010 IS 250 and IS350, 2007-2010 Camry, 2007-2010 ES 350 and 2007-2010 Tundra.
If you own one of the listed models above, we would advise you to head over to AutoBlog here, for the full press statement, where’ll you’ll find more information on what to do.
Let us know if you have anything to share on this.
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I think the 2004 Toyota Carolla should be recalled because my floormat does the same thing.When im driving,the floormat slides up sometimes.
My 2005 Corolla has the same probelm as yours.
My 2001 Corolla has the same problem too. It is very annoying. Sometimes I’ve had to remove it & try to flatten the bump from the ride up of the mat. It still is a continuing problem, I never thought it would be listed means for a recall. 2001-? Corollas should definitely added to the list.
Here is a complete list from the Toyota website (which does include Toyotas as well):
http://pressroom.toyota.com/pr/tms/toyota/toyota-consumer-safety-advisory-102572.aspx
* Certain 2009-2010 RAV4,
* Certain 2009-2010 Corolla,
* 2009-2010 Matrix,
* 2005-2010 Avalon,
* Certain 2007-2010 Camry
* Certain 2010 Highlander,
* 2007-2010 Tundra,
* 2008-2010 Sequoia
err I meant Corollas (not Toyotas:))
I have the same thing with my 2004 corolla. But i have a standard so everytime i shift it gets caught under the clutch and i have to try and pull out out from under it as im driving.NOT FUN.
I’ve been having this problem with my ‘06 COROLLA since I purchased new! Why isn’t it on the list??
I’ve wondered that it might be missing a fastener somehow. There’s a single grommet hole on the side away from the pedals, but no corresponding hardware (hook? peg?) to fix it to the floor.
If you have a grommet hole then you should have a hook connecting the floor mat to the floor.
I’ve got a 2007 Corolla and I’m getting the same problem. It doesn’t happen very often but still gets stuck. Wonder why it isn’t on the recall list…
This is such a farce. The picture shown above even proves to you that the car operator had to first step on the gas pedal all the way wanting to accelerate that fast in order for the pedal to finally meet the floor mat edge upon which it can get stuck there on. But then, I would not call this “unintended acceleration” because it is obvious to me that the driver wanted to accelerat that hard in the first place. Therefore the driver(s) would have already been in a frame of mind of high speed. The only thing here is that the when the pedal gets stuck there, then they are surprised that the car does not slow down when they let go of the gas pedal. Oh well, just kick the mat out of the way when that happens and it will let go of the gas. But no, the dim wits have no idea how a car operates so let it rev.
oh well, glad my RAV4 does not have such a problem.
“But no, the dim wits have no idea how a car operates so let it rev…”
People died because of this. And it’s dimwits, not dim wits, dimwit.
Well Billy Boy, It’s all okay with you as long as it doesn’t affect you, but when you or yours is touched or killed, well, let’s just say everyone will need mercy at sometime in their life.
Well what can I say……. that’s what happens when you buy a Toyota. Toyota has way too many recalls.
I had 3 Toyotas and never had any problems, all made in Japan. Looks like only U.S. made have problems
Then again, my ‘98 Camry was made in the U.S. and I have never had issues with ANYTHING on my car. It’s needed nothing but routine maintenance.
Our 2008 Scion Tc has the same problem with the floormat sliding and clumping up under the pedals. I think this recall list may soon expand even further.
I have a 2003 Highlander, its without Question, the most durable vehicle I’ve ever owned
My Toyota Venza has this floor mat issue as well. It has happened to me twice now. Not sure why it is not on the re-call list.
i think 90% of vehicles on the road have this issue. I do in my 2004 nissan murano. Just take the 5 seconds to check the floor mat before you take off to make sure its not binding or overlapping the accelerator OR…..just take the floor mat out!!?? Thats what i did and it has worked fine for me ever since
Recalls happen, no one is perfect. But this problem has been around a long time, and by the size/duration appears to be a systemic lack of care/attention.
Too big to be so wrong. Sounds like the old GM. But I expect Toyota to react in a healthier way than the old GM ever did.
I think that all of you people who are bitching about the floor mats are just stupied. Really just listen to what you guys are saying. Your big problem is floor mats then you need to take an extra 5 seconds to check the mats before you start to drive. I have always owned a toyota corolla since i was 17 yrs old and never had a problem with any of my cars so stop bitching about something that has noting to do with motor, trans, air bags, or anything really important that you yourself cant fix.
I think some people just like to whine over unimportant issue,are you now willing to let go your car for more than 2 weeks or so due to the recall just because you can’t have the rubber pedal replaced at the general stores??come on now..its not worth the hulabaloo..my choice is TOYOTA