LEXUS ES350 2017

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

1 Recall

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 17V415000 SAFETY RECALL
1.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2017
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017 Lexus ES350 vehicles. The right-hand side tie rod lock nut may loosen over time.

Potential Risk:
If the lock nut loosens, the tie rod may separate causing a loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lock nut and, if it is found loose, replace the lock nut, steering gear assembly, and tie rod assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 26, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is HLC.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LEXUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: HLC
Notice Date: Jul 26, 2017
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2017

Consumer Complaints

26 Complaints
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11485669 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Sep 21, 2022
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11485669
Notice Date: Sep 21, 2022
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11485669 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Sep 21, 2022
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact stated that a beeping alert sounded to notify him that he was approaching another vehicle. As the contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal failed and the contact rear-ended the vehicle. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police and paramedics were called to the scene and the other driver was taken to the hospital; the driver's whereabouts were unknown. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was initially towed to an impound yard and was then towed by his insurance to assess the vehicle's damage. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11485669
Notice Date: Sep 21, 2022
Recall Date: Sep 21, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11459976 Other
Apr 7, 2022
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11459976
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11459976 Other
Apr 7, 2022
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while in reverse and slowly reversing into a parking space, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration and crashed into a tree. The contact indicated that the unintended acceleration occurred while pressing the brake pedal and also the crash avoidance safety features did not activate. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and to a local body shop repair center. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,500.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11459976
Notice Date: Apr 7, 2022
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11431198 Other
Aug 31, 2021
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,200.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,200.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2017 Lexus ES350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof exploded without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,200.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11431198
Notice Date: Aug 31, 2021
Recall Date: Aug 31, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11415894 Other
May 11, 2021
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Consequences:

2017 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLES SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM BEING DISCONNECTED. *LD *JS

Corrective Action:

2017 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLES SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM BEING DISCONNECTED. *LD *JS

Additional Notes:

2017 LEXUS ES350. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING VEHICLES SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM BEING DISCONNECTED. *LD *JS

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11415894
Notice Date: May 11, 2021
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11396498 Other
Feb 16, 2021
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN VA AND I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND I LATER FOUND OUT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED ON ITS OWN NO CARS AROUND, NO OVER PASS IT JUST EXPLODED INTO LITTLE PIECES.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN VA AND I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND I LATER FOUND OUT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED ON ITS OWN NO CARS AROUND, NO OVER PASS IT JUST EXPLODED INTO LITTLE PIECES.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN VA AND I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION AND I LATER FOUND OUT THE SUNROOF EXPLODED ON ITS OWN NO CARS AROUND, NO OVER PASS IT JUST EXPLODED INTO LITTLE PIECES.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11396498
Notice Date: Feb 16, 2021
Recall Date: Feb 16, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11352909 Other
Sep 3, 2020
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY HAVING JUST PICKED PICKED UP THIIS CAR I JUST BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD EXPOLOSION UP ABOVE AND NOTICED MY SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING PIECES OF GLASS INTO MY CAR. I WAS SCRATCHED AND HAD TO GET HOME 1/2 HOUR AWAY. DEALERSHIP WAS FAR. THE DEALERSHHIP SAID TO CALL THE INSURANCE. I THINK IT COULD BET THE WAY THE SUNROOF WAS PUT IN BUT NOT SURE.

Corrective Action:

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY HAVING JUST PICKED PICKED UP THIIS CAR I JUST BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD EXPOLOSION UP ABOVE AND NOTICED MY SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING PIECES OF GLASS INTO MY CAR. I WAS SCRATCHED AND HAD TO GET HOME 1/2 HOUR AWAY. DEALERSHIP WAS FAR. THE DEALERSHHIP SAID TO CALL THE INSURANCE. I THINK IT COULD BET THE WAY THE SUNROOF WAS PUT IN BUT NOT SURE.

Additional Notes:

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY HAVING JUST PICKED PICKED UP THIIS CAR I JUST BOUGHT FROM THE DEALERSHIP WHEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A LOUD EXPOLOSION UP ABOVE AND NOTICED MY SUNROOF EXPLODED SENDING PIECES OF GLASS INTO MY CAR. I WAS SCRATCHED AND HAD TO GET HOME 1/2 HOUR AWAY. DEALERSHIP WAS FAR. THE DEALERSHHIP SAID TO CALL THE INSURANCE. I THINK IT COULD BET THE WAY THE SUNROOF WAS PUT IN BUT NOT SURE.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11352909
Notice Date: Sep 3, 2020
Recall Date: Sep 3, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11316655 Other
Mar 6, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

REAR TINTED INSIDE THE GLASS WINDOW HAS BUBBLES AND SMEARED ADHESIVE ACROSS GLASS CAUSING IT HARD TO VIEW WHAT IS BEHIND ME. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT HAPPENS I BOUGHT THE CAR ON NOVEMBER 16, 2016. MOST OF THE TIME THE CAR IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I NOTICED IT THE FIRST TIME IN THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2020.

Corrective Action:

REAR TINTED INSIDE THE GLASS WINDOW HAS BUBBLES AND SMEARED ADHESIVE ACROSS GLASS CAUSING IT HARD TO VIEW WHAT IS BEHIND ME. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT HAPPENS I BOUGHT THE CAR ON NOVEMBER 16, 2016. MOST OF THE TIME THE CAR IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I NOTICED IT THE FIRST TIME IN THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2020.

Additional Notes:

REAR TINTED INSIDE THE GLASS WINDOW HAS BUBBLES AND SMEARED ADHESIVE ACROSS GLASS CAUSING IT HARD TO VIEW WHAT IS BEHIND ME. I HAVE NO IDEA HOW IT HAPPENS I BOUGHT THE CAR ON NOVEMBER 16, 2016. MOST OF THE TIME THE CAR IS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I NOTICED IT THE FIRST TIME IN THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24, 2020.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11316655
Notice Date: Mar 6, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 6, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11301539 Other
Jan 24, 2020
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

UPON APPROACHING MY CAR, IN A CONTROLLED PARKING LOT (CAR IS STATIONARY), I NOTICED THE REAR PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF APPEARS TO HAVE EXPLODED. SUNROOF SHOWS DEFECTIVE BUBBLE, AND OUTER-EDGES APPEAR TO HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND. INVESTIGATION OF THE AREA AROUND THE CAR SHOWS NO FOREIGN OBJECTS (IE. ROCKS) IN THE AREA.

Corrective Action:

UPON APPROACHING MY CAR, IN A CONTROLLED PARKING LOT (CAR IS STATIONARY), I NOTICED THE REAR PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF APPEARS TO HAVE EXPLODED. SUNROOF SHOWS DEFECTIVE BUBBLE, AND OUTER-EDGES APPEAR TO HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND. INVESTIGATION OF THE AREA AROUND THE CAR SHOWS NO FOREIGN OBJECTS (IE. ROCKS) IN THE AREA.

Additional Notes:

UPON APPROACHING MY CAR, IN A CONTROLLED PARKING LOT (CAR IS STATIONARY), I NOTICED THE REAR PORTION OF THE PANORAMIC SUNROOF APPEARS TO HAVE EXPLODED. SUNROOF SHOWS DEFECTIVE BUBBLE, AND OUTER-EDGES APPEAR TO HAVE CRACKED ALL THE WAY AROUND. INVESTIGATION OF THE AREA AROUND THE CAR SHOWS NO FOREIGN OBJECTS (IE. ROCKS) IN THE AREA.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11301539
Notice Date: Jan 24, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 24, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11205144 Other
May 2, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED TWO TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. FIRST TIME, THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN (OR NOISE) OF ANY ROCK HITTING WINDSHIELD AS I PARKED THE CAR IN SUN. WHEN I CAME BACK TO PARKING, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AND THE CRACK EXTENDED IN LENGTH AS I DROVE. IT COSTS ME $500 IN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE FOR GEICO INSURANCE TO HAVE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN CRACKED IN APRIL 2019 THE SECOND TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR. I SAW A TINY MARK ON ONE EDGE OF WINDSHIELD (PROBABLY A TINY PEBBLE HIT FROM ROAD) AND THE CRACK SPREAD QUICKLY TO ONE FOOT AFTER DRIVING JUST FIVE MILES. THIS'LL COST ME $600 AS PER MY INSURANCE GEICO. I HAVE OWNED SIX BRAND NEW CARS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAD NEVER HAD A LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM HEAT AND SMALL PEBBLE HIT. TWO LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHIN TWO YEARS HAVE GOT TO BE A DEFECT IN ES 350 2017 WINDSHIELD (OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT). I KNOW THERE ARE SENSORS UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IN 2017 ES 350. LEXUS SHOULD FIX THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ITS 2017 ES 350 WINDSHIELD.

Corrective Action:

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED TWO TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. FIRST TIME, THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN (OR NOISE) OF ANY ROCK HITTING WINDSHIELD AS I PARKED THE CAR IN SUN. WHEN I CAME BACK TO PARKING, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AND THE CRACK EXTENDED IN LENGTH AS I DROVE. IT COSTS ME $500 IN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE FOR GEICO INSURANCE TO HAVE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN CRACKED IN APRIL 2019 THE SECOND TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR. I SAW A TINY MARK ON ONE EDGE OF WINDSHIELD (PROBABLY A TINY PEBBLE HIT FROM ROAD) AND THE CRACK SPREAD QUICKLY TO ONE FOOT AFTER DRIVING JUST FIVE MILES. THIS'LL COST ME $600 AS PER MY INSURANCE GEICO. I HAVE OWNED SIX BRAND NEW CARS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAD NEVER HAD A LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM HEAT AND SMALL PEBBLE HIT. TWO LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHIN TWO YEARS HAVE GOT TO BE A DEFECT IN ES 350 2017 WINDSHIELD (OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT). I KNOW THERE ARE SENSORS UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IN 2017 ES 350. LEXUS SHOULD FIX THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ITS 2017 ES 350 WINDSHIELD.

Additional Notes:

THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED TWO TIMES WITHIN TWO YEARS. FIRST TIME, THERE WAS NO VISIBLE SIGN (OR NOISE) OF ANY ROCK HITTING WINDSHIELD AS I PARKED THE CAR IN SUN. WHEN I CAME BACK TO PARKING, THE WINDSHIELD WAS CRACKED AND THE CRACK EXTENDED IN LENGTH AS I DROVE. IT COSTS ME $500 IN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLE FOR GEICO INSURANCE TO HAVE WINDSHIELD REPLACED. THE WINDSHIELD AGAIN CRACKED IN APRIL 2019 THE SECOND TIME WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 AT ABOUT 50 MILES PER HOUR. I SAW A TINY MARK ON ONE EDGE OF WINDSHIELD (PROBABLY A TINY PEBBLE HIT FROM ROAD) AND THE CRACK SPREAD QUICKLY TO ONE FOOT AFTER DRIVING JUST FIVE MILES. THIS'LL COST ME $600 AS PER MY INSURANCE GEICO. I HAVE OWNED SIX BRAND NEW CARS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAD NEVER HAD A LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACK FROM HEAT AND SMALL PEBBLE HIT. TWO LARGE WINDSHIELD CRACKS WITHIN TWO YEARS HAVE GOT TO BE A DEFECT IN ES 350 2017 WINDSHIELD (OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT). I KNOW THERE ARE SENSORS UNDER THE WINDSHIELD IN 2017 ES 350. LEXUS SHOULD FIX THE MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN ITS 2017 ES 350 WINDSHIELD.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11205144
Notice Date: May 2, 2019
Recall Date: May 2, 2019
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11156751 Other
Dec 7, 2018
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WATERTOWN (330 ARSENAL ST., WATERTOWN, MA 02472, (888) 677-9785) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES WERE LUBRICATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *TT*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WATERTOWN (330 ARSENAL ST., WATERTOWN, MA 02472, (888) 677-9785) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES WERE LUBRICATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *TT*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WATERTOWN (330 ARSENAL ST., WATERTOWN, MA 02472, (888) 677-9785) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKES WERE LUBRICATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *TT*JB

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11156751
Notice Date: Dec 7, 2018
Recall Date: Dec 7, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11139137 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
Oct 9, 2018
Defect Description:

AIR BAGS

Potential Consequences:

DURING AN ACCIDENT FROM REAR ENDED, AIRBAGS WERE NOT DEPLOYED AND NOW IT IS SAYS THAT SRS AIRBAGS ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Corrective Action:

DURING AN ACCIDENT FROM REAR ENDED, AIRBAGS WERE NOT DEPLOYED AND NOW IT IS SAYS THAT SRS AIRBAGS ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Additional Notes:

DURING AN ACCIDENT FROM REAR ENDED, AIRBAGS WERE NOT DEPLOYED AND NOW IT IS SAYS THAT SRS AIRBAGS ARE MALFUNCTIONED.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11139137
Notice Date: Oct 9, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11119591 Other
Aug 13, 2018
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

NAV SYSTEM WILL NOT TAKE ME TO MY HOME ADDRESS - MY DEVELOPMENT WAS STARTED IN 2003. MY STREET IN NOT AVAILABLE AND THE NAV SYSTEM DISABLES ME FROM TYPING THE STREET NAME. JUST MOVED TO A NEW STATE AND NEED TO BE ABLE TO PUT IN 'TAKE ME HOME'. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER (WILDE LEXUS, SARASOTA, FL) 3 TIMES - THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE ORDERED A NEW DISK BUT I FEEL I AM GETTING A RUN-AROUND SINCE THE DISK DOES NOT SHOW UP - HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR - I HATE IT.

Corrective Action:

NAV SYSTEM WILL NOT TAKE ME TO MY HOME ADDRESS - MY DEVELOPMENT WAS STARTED IN 2003. MY STREET IN NOT AVAILABLE AND THE NAV SYSTEM DISABLES ME FROM TYPING THE STREET NAME. JUST MOVED TO A NEW STATE AND NEED TO BE ABLE TO PUT IN 'TAKE ME HOME'. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER (WILDE LEXUS, SARASOTA, FL) 3 TIMES - THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE ORDERED A NEW DISK BUT I FEEL I AM GETTING A RUN-AROUND SINCE THE DISK DOES NOT SHOW UP - HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR - I HATE IT.

Additional Notes:

NAV SYSTEM WILL NOT TAKE ME TO MY HOME ADDRESS - MY DEVELOPMENT WAS STARTED IN 2003. MY STREET IN NOT AVAILABLE AND THE NAV SYSTEM DISABLES ME FROM TYPING THE STREET NAME. JUST MOVED TO A NEW STATE AND NEED TO BE ABLE TO PUT IN 'TAKE ME HOME'. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER (WILDE LEXUS, SARASOTA, FL) 3 TIMES - THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE ORDERED A NEW DISK BUT I FEEL I AM GETTING A RUN-AROUND SINCE THE DISK DOES NOT SHOW UP - HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR FOR A LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR - I HATE IT.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11119591
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 13, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11104727 Other
Jun 29, 2018
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (BELL LEXUS NORTH SCOTTSDALE, 18555 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255, (480)-502-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SYSTEM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,534.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (BELL LEXUS NORTH SCOTTSDALE, 18555 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255, (480)-502-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SYSTEM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,534.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND FAILED TO RESTART. AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER (BELL LEXUS NORTH SCOTTSDALE, 18555 N SCOTTSDALE RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255, (480)-502-5000) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANK SYSTEM SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,534.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11104727
Notice Date: Jun 29, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 29, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11096607 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
May 17, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FRACTURED AND THE CONTROL ARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED NEAR THE WHEEL BEARING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB. AS THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE STILL ENDED UP ON THE CURB. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TENDONS IN HER RIGHT ARM TRYING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 1-888-413-1939) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH DATA CONCERNING THE EDR BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TO ESCALATE THE MATTER AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V415000 (STEERING). THERE WERE THREE TSBS ON THE WHEELS AND 3 TSBS ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FRACTURED AND THE CONTROL ARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED NEAR THE WHEEL BEARING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB. AS THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE STILL ENDED UP ON THE CURB. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TENDONS IN HER RIGHT ARM TRYING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 1-888-413-1939) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH DATA CONCERNING THE EDR BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TO ESCALATE THE MATTER AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V415000 (STEERING). THERE WERE THREE TSBS ON THE WHEELS AND 3 TSBS ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FRACTURED AND THE CONTROL ARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED NEAR THE WHEEL BEARING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB. AS THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE STILL ENDED UP ON THE CURB. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TENDONS IN HER RIGHT ARM TRYING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 1-888-413-1939) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH DATA CONCERNING THE EDR BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TO ESCALATE THE MATTER AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V415000 (STEERING). THERE WERE THREE TSBS ON THE WHEELS AND 3 TSBS ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11096607
Notice Date: May 17, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11096607 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
May 17, 2018
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FRACTURED AND THE CONTROL ARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED NEAR THE WHEEL BEARING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB. AS THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE STILL ENDED UP ON THE CURB. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TENDONS IN HER RIGHT ARM TRYING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 1-888-413-1939) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH DATA CONCERNING THE EDR BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TO ESCALATE THE MATTER AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V415000 (STEERING). THERE WERE THREE TSBS ON THE WHEELS AND 3 TSBS ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FRACTURED AND THE CONTROL ARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED NEAR THE WHEEL BEARING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB. AS THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE STILL ENDED UP ON THE CURB. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TENDONS IN HER RIGHT ARM TRYING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 1-888-413-1939) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH DATA CONCERNING THE EDR BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TO ESCALATE THE MATTER AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V415000 (STEERING). THERE WERE THREE TSBS ON THE WHEELS AND 3 TSBS ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS ES350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE FRACTURED AND THE CONTROL ARM ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRACTURED NEAR THE WHEEL BEARING. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS PULLING THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK A CURB. AS THE CONTACT TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE STILL ENDED UP ON THE CURB. THE CONTACT PULLED THE TENDONS IN HER RIGHT ARM TRYING TO STEER THE VEHICLE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (7600 WESTMINSTER BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, 1-888-413-1939) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH DATA CONCERNING THE EDR BOX. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED TO ESCALATE THE MATTER AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD FOLLOW-UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V415000 (STEERING). THERE WERE THREE TSBS ON THE WHEELS AND 3 TSBS ON THE TIRES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11096607
Notice Date: May 17, 2018
Recall Date: May 17, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11078384 Other
Mar 9, 2018
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR AT 6:45 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6TH, MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED AND GLASS FRAGMENTS FELL INSIDE MY VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION, THERE WERE NOT ANY CARS AROUND MY VEHICLE NOR DID I HIT ANY OBJECT ON THE ROAD INCLUDING A POTHOLE. THE EXPLOSION SOUNDED AS IF A GUN WENT OFF NEAR MY HEAD AND THE GLASS IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SPLIT INTO SMALL PIECES. OTHER THAN HAVING SOME RINGING IN MY EARS AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION NOISE, I DID NOT SUFFER ANY OTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HAD A CASE WHERE A SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT SOMETHING HITTING IT DIRECTLY. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT NOTHING HIT MY VEHICLE OR MY SUNROOF AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT ANY CAR OR TRUCK AROUND ME AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION. I AM FILING THIS IN ORDER TO GET IT DOCUMENTED AND TO SEE IF ANY OTHER LEXUS OWNER HAS HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THEIR LEXUS SUNROOF. I AM ATTACHING PICTURES OF THE SUNROOF WHICH SHOWS THE DAMAGE DONE FROM THE GLASS EXPLODING WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF FOREIGN CONTACT. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE FROM THE NHTA WOULD CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER CASES LIKE THIS REPORTED.

Corrective Action:

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR AT 6:45 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6TH, MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED AND GLASS FRAGMENTS FELL INSIDE MY VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION, THERE WERE NOT ANY CARS AROUND MY VEHICLE NOR DID I HIT ANY OBJECT ON THE ROAD INCLUDING A POTHOLE. THE EXPLOSION SOUNDED AS IF A GUN WENT OFF NEAR MY HEAD AND THE GLASS IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SPLIT INTO SMALL PIECES. OTHER THAN HAVING SOME RINGING IN MY EARS AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION NOISE, I DID NOT SUFFER ANY OTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HAD A CASE WHERE A SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT SOMETHING HITTING IT DIRECTLY. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT NOTHING HIT MY VEHICLE OR MY SUNROOF AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT ANY CAR OR TRUCK AROUND ME AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION. I AM FILING THIS IN ORDER TO GET IT DOCUMENTED AND TO SEE IF ANY OTHER LEXUS OWNER HAS HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THEIR LEXUS SUNROOF. I AM ATTACHING PICTURES OF THE SUNROOF WHICH SHOWS THE DAMAGE DONE FROM THE GLASS EXPLODING WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF FOREIGN CONTACT. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE FROM THE NHTA WOULD CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER CASES LIKE THIS REPORTED.

Additional Notes:

WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR AT 6:45 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 6TH, MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY EXPLODED AND GLASS FRAGMENTS FELL INSIDE MY VEHICLE. AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION, THERE WERE NOT ANY CARS AROUND MY VEHICLE NOR DID I HIT ANY OBJECT ON THE ROAD INCLUDING A POTHOLE. THE EXPLOSION SOUNDED AS IF A GUN WENT OFF NEAR MY HEAD AND THE GLASS IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO SPLIT INTO SMALL PIECES. OTHER THAN HAVING SOME RINGING IN MY EARS AS A RESULT OF THE EXPLOSION NOISE, I DID NOT SUFFER ANY OTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE. I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE LEXUS DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER HAD A CASE WHERE A SUNROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT SOMETHING HITTING IT DIRECTLY. I KNOW FOR A FACT THAT NOTHING HIT MY VEHICLE OR MY SUNROOF AS I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WITHOUT ANY CAR OR TRUCK AROUND ME AT THE TIME OF THE EXPLOSION. I AM FILING THIS IN ORDER TO GET IT DOCUMENTED AND TO SEE IF ANY OTHER LEXUS OWNER HAS HAD A SIMILAR ISSUE WITH THEIR LEXUS SUNROOF. I AM ATTACHING PICTURES OF THE SUNROOF WHICH SHOWS THE DAMAGE DONE FROM THE GLASS EXPLODING WITHOUT ANY TYPE OF FOREIGN CONTACT. I HOPE THAT SOMEONE FROM THE NHTA WOULD CONTACT ME TO LET ME KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER CASES LIKE THIS REPORTED.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11078384
Notice Date: Mar 9, 2018
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2018
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11057432 Other
Dec 29, 2017
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A SUNNY DAY (45 DEGREES) THE FRONT PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. IT WAS ABOUT 2 PM EST. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OR ANYTHING ABOVE. IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND TO SEE WHAT THE NOISE WAS. IT WASN'T UNTIL I LOOKED UP THAT I SAW THE HOLE IN THE SUNROOF. GLASS DID NOT COME DOWN, IT WENT OUT.

Corrective Action:

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A SUNNY DAY (45 DEGREES) THE FRONT PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. IT WAS ABOUT 2 PM EST. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OR ANYTHING ABOVE. IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND TO SEE WHAT THE NOISE WAS. IT WASN'T UNTIL I LOOKED UP THAT I SAW THE HOLE IN THE SUNROOF. GLASS DID NOT COME DOWN, IT WENT OUT.

Additional Notes:

WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ON A SUNNY DAY (45 DEGREES) THE FRONT PANORAMIC SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. IT WAS ABOUT 2 PM EST. THERE WERE NO CARS AROUND ME OR ANYTHING ABOVE. IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION. I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED AROUND TO SEE WHAT THE NOISE WAS. IT WASN'T UNTIL I LOOKED UP THAT I SAW THE HOLE IN THE SUNROOF. GLASS DID NOT COME DOWN, IT WENT OUT.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11057432
Notice Date: Dec 29, 2017
Recall Date: Dec 29, 2017
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11047949 Other
Nov 21, 2017
Defect Description:

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Potential Consequences:

THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CAR REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT WITHOUT WARNING AND BRAKE ASSIST BY PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM AS LEXUS CLAIMED. IT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. LEXUS HAS PERFORMED THE INVESTIGATION AND EXTRACTED DATA FROM EDR. THEY CONCLUDED NO DEFECT FOUND. I STILL BELIEVE THAT THE CAR PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK AT ALL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PREVENT THE COLLISION AS EXPECTED.

Corrective Action:

THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CAR REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT WITHOUT WARNING AND BRAKE ASSIST BY PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM AS LEXUS CLAIMED. IT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. LEXUS HAS PERFORMED THE INVESTIGATION AND EXTRACTED DATA FROM EDR. THEY CONCLUDED NO DEFECT FOUND. I STILL BELIEVE THAT THE CAR PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK AT ALL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PREVENT THE COLLISION AS EXPECTED.

Additional Notes:

THE PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE CAR REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF IT WITHOUT WARNING AND BRAKE ASSIST BY PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM AS LEXUS CLAIMED. IT RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. LEXUS HAS PERFORMED THE INVESTIGATION AND EXTRACTED DATA FROM EDR. THEY CONCLUDED NO DEFECT FOUND. I STILL BELIEVE THAT THE CAR PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM DID NOT WORK AT ALL AND WAS NOT ABLE TO PREVENT THE COLLISION AS EXPECTED.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11047949
Notice Date: Nov 21, 2017
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2017

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