Recall 10V023 affects 1,126,915 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, and Venza vehicles for trapped accelerator pedals. Repair is free at any franchised Toyota dealer.
Toyota is recalling 1,126,915 2008-2010 Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, and Venza vehicles because an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal wide open. A stuck pedal can lead to very high speeds and make the vehicle difficult to stop; that raises the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death, and the Toyota dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The accelerator pedal on the 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, and Venza controls engine power by telling the throttle system how much acceleration the driver wants. It is supposed to move freely when pressed and return when the driver lifts a foot. The driver's floor mat is supposed to stay secured below the pedal area, away from the pedal's travel path.
On affected Toyota vehicles, an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can slide or sit in the wrong position. The mat can trap the accelerator pedal and hold it in the wide open position. That means the vehicle can keep accelerating after the driver lifts off the pedal, because the pedal is physically stuck instead of returning.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem depends on the floor mat's position, so check that the driver's mat is secured and does not interfere with the accelerator pedal.
Who's affected?
The common thread is the accelerator pedal across Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, and Venza.
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2008 Toyota Highlander | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Toyota Matrix | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Toyota Highlander | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Toyota Matrix | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Toyota Corolla | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Toyota Venza | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Toyota Corolla | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Toyota Venza | Accelerator pedal |
| Units affected | 1,126,915 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
A stuck open accelerator pedal can hold the throttle open, send the vehicle to very high speeds, make it difficult to stop, and increase the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death. Schedule the recall repair soon, and treat any sticking pedal as an immediate reason to pull over safely. Repair will be free at any franchised Toyota dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, or Venza is included in this recall.
- Use your VIN result to confirm the current remedy instructions before you contact a franchised Toyota dealer.
- Contact a franchised Toyota dealer about the free accelerator-pedal and floor-mat repair that helps prevent the pedal from being trapped open by an unsecured or incompatible floor mat.
- Bring the recall notice if Toyota mailed one. If not, reference recall number 10V023 when you call.
- Remove unsecured or incompatible driver floor mats and keep the accelerator pedal area clear until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Toyota technician reshapes the accelerator pedal first, then installs a replacement pedal when the replacement part is available. Toyota is also evaluating floor surface changes for models that need them. The dealer replaces any Toyota all-weather floor mat in an affected vehicle with the newly designed mat, free under the recall. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| January 27, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 30, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V023?
Recall 10V023 covers 1,126,915 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, and Venza vehicles with an accelerator pedal that can become trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. Toyota dealers modify or replace the accelerator pedal and address affected all-weather floor mats for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander, Matrix, Corolla, or Venza is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V023. If it is, contact a franchised Toyota dealer and reference recall number 10V023000 when you schedule service. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Toyota to repair the defect at no cost. Toyota dealers modify or replace the accelerator pedal for free, and Toyota replaces affected Toyota all-weather floor mats with a redesigned mat free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
A trapped accelerator pedal can hold the vehicle at very high speed and make the vehicle difficult to stop. That increases crash, serious injury, or death risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair and remove any unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat until service is complete.
What if I bought my Toyota used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires Toyota to perform the recall repair regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN because the model year and model do not prove inclusion, then call a franchised Toyota dealer with recall number 10V023000.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V023000 |
|---|---|
| Toyota customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V023 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V023000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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