Lexus Rx-400h 2006

• Recall 70966 [USA]: A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
  Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
  dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 2013296 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, a control board for the intelligent power module (ipm), part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could fail while the vehicle is underway. This could cause various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator lamp, brake system warning lamp, and master warning lamp, to illuminate on the instrument panel. If this occurred, in most cases, the vehicle would enter fail-safe driving mode, resulting in reduced motive power in which the vehicle could still be driven for short distances. In some instances, the fuse of the power supply circuit could blow, causing the hybrid system to stop functioning. The resultant loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intelligent power module.

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• Recall 2011397 [Canada]: Steering
  On certain vehicles equipped with a 1mz-fe or 3mz-fe v6 engine, the crankshaft pulley may fail. The outer ring may become misaligned, or it may not properly rotate, causing noise and/or illumination of the discharge warning light. In addition, the power steering belt may become detached from the crankshaft pulley, which could result in a sudden increase in steering effort. A loss of steering power assist could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the crankshaft pulley.

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• Recall 2011243 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, a control board for the intelligent power module (ipm), part of the hybrid system inverter assembly, could fail while the vehicle is underway. This could cause various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator lamp, brake system warning lamp, and master warning lamp, to illuminate on the instrument panel. If this occurred, in most cases, the vehicle would enter fail-safe driving mode, resulting in reduced motive power in which the vehicle could still be driven for short distances. In some instances, the fuse of the power supply circuit could blow, causing the hybrid system to stop functioning. The resultant loss of vehicle propulsion, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the intelligent power module.

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• Recall 2011081 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, if the forward retention clip used to secure the floor carpet cover, which is located in front of the center console, is not installed properly, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the operation of the accelerator pedal arm. If this occurs, the accelerator pedal could temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position, rather than return to the idle position. This could result in a loss of throttle control and a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed version. Note: this campaign also covers vehicles which may have been previously included in recall 2006168 (toyota 609).

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• Recall 2006168 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, due to the improper installation of the retaining clips for the floor carpet cover located in front of the center console, there is a possibility that the clips may become loose. If both clips separate from the floor carpet cover, the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal, causing interference with the accelerator pedal rod. In the worst case, the accelerator pedal may become stuck in a partially depressed position when returning to the idle position. Correction: dealers will install new clips.

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• Pedestrian alert sounds investigation # DP22005

  Nhtsa received a petition on or about july 18, 2022, requesting that federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the united states. The petition can be reviewed at nhtsa.Gov under odi number 11486072.Fmvss 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after march 1, 2021.The petitioner asserts that hybrid and electric vehicles to which the standard does not apply should be found to contain a safety defect. In support of the petition, the petitioner includes findings contained in a bill introduced in the house of representatives in 2009, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2009, h.R. 734, 111th cong. (2009). A related bill, the pedestrian safety enhancement act of 2010, became law in january 2011 (pub. L. 111-373). The petitioner requests that nhtsa require all electric and hybrid vehicles comply with fmvss 141, regardless of production date.The defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.The associated product list is not exhaustive and may contain vehicles that are equipped with pedestrian alert sounds.
  

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• Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall investigation # PE11005

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• Unintended and uncontrolled acceleration investigation # RQ10003

  On february 16, 2010, nhtsas office of defects investigation (odi) opened rq10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, toyota recalls 07e-082, 09v-388, 10v-017, and 10v-023.Nhtsa also requested information regarding potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota and lexus vehicles.I. Pedal interference from floor mats, carpet covers and plastic pads in carpets.During the rq10-003 investigation, odi reviewed a large volume of documents to assess whether additional vehicles should be recalled.Following the agencys analysis, nhtsa requested that toyota recall additional vehicles.Toyota complied with the agencys request.The details of these recalls are set forth more fully in toyotas reports to nhtsa pursuant to 49 cfr part 573.These recalls are as follows:recall 11v-112: (1) model year (my) 2004-2006 toyota highlander and highlander hybrid; and, (2) my 2004-2007 lexus rx330,rx350, and rx400h (hybrid model). The total estimated population under this recall is 769,379 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by a loose floor carpet cover (trim panel). Recall 11v-113: (1) my 2003-2009 through 2009 toyota 4runner; (2) my 2006-2010 toyota rav4; and, (3) my 2008-2011 lexus lx570.The total estimated population under this recall is 1,381,000 vehicles.This recall supplements recall 09v-388 and remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment by an unsecured floor mat.Recall 11v-115: (1) my 2006-2007 lexus gs300 (all wheel drive vehicles); and, (2) my 2006-2007 lexus gs350 (all wheel drive vehicles). The total estimated population under this recall is 19,647 vehicles.This recall remedies potential accelerator pedal entrapment caused by inadequate clearance between the pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded in the vehicles carpet.Ii. Potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration.After nhtsa opened rq10-003, nhtsa launched a ten-month study of potential electronic causes of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.Nhtsa launched the study in the spring of 2010 in light of concerns aired in congressional hearings.Nhtsa enlisted engineers at the national aeronautics and space administration (nasa) with expertise in areas such as computer controlled electronic systems, electromagnetic interference and software integrity to assess whether electronic systems or electromagnetic interference played a role in incidents of unintended acceleration in toyota vehicles.That study has concluded.Two reports are associated with the study and are available on nhtsas website.Nasas report is entitled technical support to the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) on the reported toyota motor corporation (tmc) unintended acceleration (ua) investigation, nesc assessment no. Ti-10-00618 (jan. 18, 2011).Nhtsas report is entitled technical assessment of toyota electronic throttle control (etc) systems (feb. 2011).Both reports should be read in conjunction with each other. As stated in its report, nasa did not find an electronic cause of large throttle openings that can result in unintended acceleration incidents. Nhtsa did not find a vehicle-based cause of unintended acceleration incidents other than the physical pedal interference causes that are being addressed by toyotas recalls. This rq is closed.
  

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Hybrid propulsion system - inverter failure how do we get our vin on the recall list? Our repair should be covered. Our issue is exactly the same problem encountered by the vehicles covered under the hybrid propulsion recall (2005-2008) and our 2006 vehicle is a year which is covered my wife was in a dangerous situation for 4 hours because of this faulty system which has a history of failing and has a known recall a vehicle which had no issues, within a few minutes, turned into a dangerous vehicle losing power on the turnpike, breaking down in the middle of the night, and is now inoperable and worthless, is unacceptable if toyota and lexus are reputable companies and stand behind their product, i would hope they stand up and accept responsibility for an obvious faulty hybrid system

Hybrid propulsion system - inverter failure how do we get our vin on the recall list? Our repair should be covered. Our issue is exactly the same problem encountered by the vehicles covered under the hybrid propulsion recall (2005-2008) and our 2006 vehicle is a year which is covered my wife was in a dangerous situation for 4 hours because of this faulty system which has a history of failing and has a known recall a vehicle which had no issues, within a few minutes, turned into a dangerous vehicle losing power on the turnpike, breaking down in the middle of the night, and is now inoperable and worthless, is unacceptable if toyota and lexus are reputable companies and stand behind their product, i would hope they stand up and accept responsibility for an obvious faulty hybrid system

Found out the brake actuator is failing and told from toyota they have recalls on the actuator for highlander hybrid and prius hybrid. Lexus stated they do not recall for same issue. Feels unsafe when braking as it makes loud noise and grinds a bit. I've read forums on other same year and makes causing them to crash. Loud chirping on idle braking and when braking harder and sometimes skipping. *tr

Car dies after driving for a bit. We've spent over $3k fixing fuel pump, batteries, and others. From what i'm reading it sounds like my car should be on the inverter recall list, but it's not.

Car dies after driving for a bit. We've spent over $3k fixing fuel pump, batteries, and others. From what i'm reading it sounds like my car should be on the inverter recall list, but it's not.

Found out the brake actuator is failing and told from toyota they have recalls on the actuator for highlander hybrid and prius hybrid. Lexus stated they do not recall for same issue. Feels unsafe when braking as it makes loud noise and grinds a bit. I've read forums on other same year and makes causing them to crash. Loud chirping on idle braking and when braking harder and sometimes skipping. *tr

The heat control on the driver's side abruptly began to stay on last week. I believe i now smell a chemical odor issuing from the front of the car.

The heat control on the driver's side abruptly began to stay on last week. I believe i now smell a chemical odor issuing from the front of the car.

Driving at 70mph on the highway, and car completely shut down. Had difficulty steering off to the side of the road as it decelerated rapidly. Hybrid system vsc failure alert light on. Very fortunate to have a safe place to pull over!

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• C1252 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LR Circuit Short To Battery
• C1253 [1] ABS Inlet Valve Coil LR Circuit Short To Ground
• C1256 [2] ABS Inlet Valve Coil RR Circuit Short To Battery
• C1391 [3] C1391
• P0351 [1] Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
• P0356 [1] Ignition Coil F Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
• B0111 [1] Driver side airbag signal out of range / performance
• B0116 [1] Side airbag pasai: era - signal out of range / performance
• P2195 [1] O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 1
• P2197 [1] O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1
• P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0174 [1] System too Lean (Bank 2)