Recall 12V305 affects 164,601 2008-2011 Lexus RX350, Rx Hybrid, and Land Cruiser vehicles for trapped gas pedals. Repair will be free at Lexus dealers once available.
Lexus is recalling 164,601 2008-2011 RX350, Rx Hybrid, and Land Cruiser vehicles because the accelerator pedal can get trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. A stuck open pedal can lead to very high vehicle speeds and make the vehicle hard to stop, increasing crash, serious injury, and death risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
The accelerator pedal in the 2008-2011 RX350, Rx Hybrid, and Land Cruiser controls how much throttle the engine receives. When the driver presses the pedal, the vehicle accelerates; when the driver lifts off, the pedal is supposed to return so the engine stops receiving that added throttle.
On affected vehicles, an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat can trap the accelerator pedal. If the mat shifts into the pedal area, the pedal can stay held in the wide open position after the driver takes a foot off the pedal. That leaves the vehicle receiving full throttle until the driver can bring it under control and stop safely.
There is no warning sign before failure. The risk comes from the floor mat's position and fit, so the problem can appear when the mat moves into the pedal path.
Who's affected?
Covers RX350, Rx Hybrid, and Land Cruiser models across the 2008-2011 model years; all involve the accelerator pedal.
| 2010 Lexus RX350 | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2010 Lexus Rx Hybrid | Accelerator pedal |
| 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | Accelerator pedal |
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | Accelerator pedal |
| 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | Accelerator pedal |
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | Accelerator pedal |
| Units affected | 164,601 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A stuck open accelerator pedal can force very high vehicle speeds and make the vehicle hard to stop, raising the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death. There is no listed warning sign before failure, so keep floor mats secured and schedule service after your VIN is confirmed. Repair will be free at any franchised Lexus dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Lexus RX350, Rx Hybrid, or Land Cruiser is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner notice from Lexus if you have not received one.
- Contact a franchised Lexus dealer and ask about the free accelerator-pedal and floor-mat repair that prevents the pedal from getting trapped open.
- Reference recall number 12V305 when you call the dealer.
- Remove any unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat and avoid driving until the dealer confirms the vehicle is safe to repair or inspect.
What happens at the repair
Once Lexus opens the dealer repair, a Lexus technician will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any driver's floor mat that is not specified for the vehicle. That work addresses the condition where an unsecured or incompatible floor mat can trap the pedal in the wide open position. The final dealer repair will be free once available. Until Lexus confirms scheduling for your VIN, keep the correct driver's floor mat installed and do not stack or use a mat that does not fit the vehicle.
Timeline
| June 29, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V305?
Recall 12V305 covers 164,601 2008-2011 Lexus RX350, Rx Hybrid, and Land Cruiser vehicles with an accelerator pedal that can get trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat. Lexus dealers will modify or replace the accelerator pedal and replace any incorrect driver's floor mat for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Lexus RX350, Rx Hybrid, or Land Cruiser is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V305. If it is, contact a franchised Lexus dealer and reference recall number 12V305. The dealer will inspect the floor mat fit, modify or replace the accelerator pedal, and replace any driver's floor mat that does not belong in the vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V305, the dealer repair includes accelerator pedal work and replacement of any driver's floor mat not specified for the vehicle.
What is the safety risk in recall 12V305?
The safety risk is a stuck accelerator pedal. If the pedal is trapped in the wide open position, the vehicle can reach very high speeds and become difficult to stop. That raises the risk of a crash, serious injury, or death.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RX350, Rx Hybrid, or Land Cruiser is included, then call a franchised Lexus dealer with recall number 12V305.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V305000 |
|---|---|
| Lexus customer service | 1-800-331-4331 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V305 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V305000 |
Source documents
-
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)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →