NHTSA Recall 14V270000: Pedals and linkages (service brakes) and service brakes, hydraulic
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10,462 vehicles. It affects 2013 Lexus GS 350.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V270000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › PEDALS AND LINKAGES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | May 22, 2014 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2013 Lexus GS 350 vehicles manufactured June 8, 2012, through December 26, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the switch that senses the amount of pressure that the driver is applying to the brake pedal may fail.
Safety risk
If the switch fails, the vehicle may begin braking without the driver's input, and without illuminating the brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal support assembly which includes the brake pedal load sensing switch, free of charge. Toyota sent owners an interim notification letter in late June 2014 to advise owners of the recall. Owners received a second letter after the remedy parts were available in mid-July. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V270000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lexus GS 350 | 2013 |
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.