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2010–2010 Lexus RX 350: Accelerator stuck down (floor mat pedal entrapment recall)

Likely causes, ranked

  1. Floor mat trapping the pedal$0–$0Shop

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Symptom: The gas pedal sticks down or doesn't come back up.

Likely causes

  1. Floor mat trapping the pedal. Lexus modifies or replaces the pedal and wrong mats.

DIY or shop?

Dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Useful steps

  1. Check your VIN for 12V305.
  2. Use only the correct mat, hooked onto its clips, and never stack mats.

Vehicle focus: 2010–2010 Lexus RX 350.

Safety / mechanic note

A stuck accelerator can cause a high-speed crash. If it happens, shift to Neutral and brake firmly. Verify with a mechanic or dealer.

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Recalls & service bulletins

Recalls

  • 12V305000 2012-06-29 2010 RX350 and RX450h (plus some 2008–2011 Land Cruisers): an unsecured or wrong floor mat can trap the accelerator wide open. Dealers modify or replace the pedal and replace wrong driver's mats. Details

NHTSA complaints: 60 keyword-matched complaints for Lexus RX350 2010–2010 (of 171 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).

Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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What actually fixed it?

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