NHTSA Recall 05V565000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,567 vehicles. It affects 2006 Lexus IS 250.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V565000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 5LC |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | December 19, 2005 |
| Owner notification | December 27, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, there is a possibility that the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in the partially depressed position due to inadequate clearance between the accelerator pedal linkage and a plastic pad embedded into the vehicle's carpet.
Safety risk
This condition may interfere with the accelerator pedal returning to the idle position, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the clearance of the acceleration pedal and carpet, replace the pedal assembly with a revised assembly, and modify the carpet free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2005. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Notes
Lexus recall no. 5lc.customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V565000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus IS 250 | 2006 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.