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Toyota is recalling 2.3 million vehicles—including America’s best-selling passenger car—because of a problem that could cause the gas pedal to stick. 
Toyota announced the recall yesterday, and it includes the Camry and seven other models.
According to Toyota, there is a possibility that certain accelerator pedal mechanisms may mechanically stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position. The company says a sticking accelerator pedal is rare, and it rarely occurs suddenly.
The problem will usually develop gradually and can occur when the accelerator pedal mechanisms become worn. Warning symptoms include: the pedal becoming harder to press, the pedal returning more slowly when released, or the pedal sticking in a partially depressed position.
Affected vehicles include:
- Avalon (2005-10)
- Camry (2007-10)
- Corolla (2009-10)
- Highlander (2010)
- Matrix (2009-10)
- RAV4 (2009-10)
- Tundra (2007-10)
- Sequoia (2008-10)
The Camry and Highlander and hybrids are not affected by the recall, and neither are Camry, RAV4, Corolla and Highland vehicles with VINs that begin with “J.”
Toyota is working rapidly with the supplier, CTS Corp. of Elkart, IN, on a solution to the problem. The company will notify owners of affected vehicles as soon as possible. If you believe your vehicle is affected or if you have any questions, you can call Toyota at 800 331 4331. (Of course, you can always contact us by email or phone at 847 816 0011.) This is separate from a recall announced in October in which a loose floormat could become lodged under the gas pedal and cause it to stick open.
Read Toyota’s FAQs on the new recall.
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