2007 Toyota Camry traveling at normal speed (approx 30 mph--w/in limit), sudden acceleration of vehicle caused vehicle to hit parked car and flip over on driver's side. Driver sustained head injuries, severe memory loss, 2 broken ribs, fractured knees, loss of balance, requiring walker for mobility, as well as psychological injuries.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) I received a Toyota safety recall notice on my 2007 Camry. The notice described three separate repairs/remedy to my vehicle. The first repair involved installing a metal shim in the gas pedal assembly, which I had the dealer perform. The second "remedy" involved a technician cutting a section off the end of the gas pedal and cutting out a section of padding from under the drivers floor pan carpet. I declined this work as I have a newly designed awfm properly secured in place and do not believe this "remedy" would retain the oem quality of the vehicle - Toyota should redesign and install a new gas pedal instead. The third repair involved installing a brake override system. Of the three repairs, this is the most important as it offers a broad level of protection against unintended acceleration versus the narrow level of protection provided by the other two. When I called my Toyota dealership to have the brake override system installed they refused to do the work without also performing the gas pedal and carpet padding modification "remedy". I explained my dispute over this work and was given the number to Toyota customer service. After a forty minute wait I explained the situation to the Toyota customer service representative hilda. She also stated that Toyota was unwilling to install the brake override system without doing the other modification work. When I asked her for a reason she stated that Toyota agreed to NHTSA to do the work as a single recall. When I pressed her to determine if the NHTSA required Toyota to only perform the work if both the repair and "remedy" were done together, she stated she was unable to help me further and provided me with a case number ([xxx]). what do I have to do to make my vehicle safe" why is cutting up a vehicle without committing to properly repairing it at a later date considered acceptable"

- Putnam, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that there was a metal bar that caused the accelerator to stick. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was recalled. The dealer told her that they would put her name on a list over a month ago and they would call her. The contact is very disappointed since she has called several times and has only been able to leave a voicemail. No one has returned her calls. The contact has not experienced any failures at this time. The current mileage was 53000.

- Hull, GA, USA

We own a 2007 Toyota Camry and have gone to our local dealership to have the recall taking care of. And to our surprise our gas pedal was cut to a size much smaller than its original version. We have never received notification of this solution for this recall, nor have seen anything on the media that states this is what is being done for a solution. The gas pedal in this format is unacceptable and my foot does not sit properly on the pedal as it should and did before this adjustment. We feel that a new gas pedal should be installed. We purchased this vehicle new and should be entitled to new parts for recalled items, not damaged items in a new vehicle. Is there anything you can do to assist with this matter or address Toyota Corp regarding this solution?

- Pawtucket, RI, USA

When heading South on 57, and speeding up, my car kept on accelerating after I took my foot off the accelerator. I had to press on the brake with both feet in order to slow it down. It has only occurred once, on the date below. The car is going to be taken to the dealership to get the defective part replaced.

- Santa Ana, CA, USA

Sudden forceful acceleration of a 2007 Toyota Camry hybrid, not due to floor mat or sticking gas pedal (VIN number started with a J so was not part of subsequent recall for gas pedal problems), while easing into a head-in parking space. Forcefully hitting the break did not slow the vehicle and it only stopped, and was totaled, when it was steered into a concrete light pole to avoid entering a busy street. The acceleration was so forceful that the car hit and went over two approximately 8" concrete sides on a planter and only stopped when the right front tire and right front portion of the vehicle hit the concrete light pole. The force was sufficient to cause the right front seat passenger severe soft tissue injuries to the left chest that took 6 months to fully heal from the restraint of the tri-point seat belt.

- Fullerton, CA, USA

On May 19, 2009 I was involved in a rear end accident. This occurred due to a faulty accelerator mechanism that caused unexpected burst of speed.this was the was the only occurrence of this problem. Toyota had a recall and did the required repairs.

- Belmont, CA, USA

2007 Toyota Camry pedal issues the consumer stated twice in the 4 years he has owned the vehicle, the engine would rev while in park. The first time it happened, he thought he inadvertently hit the accelerator. However it happened more recently and he knows for a fact it had nothing to do with the gas pedal. Recently, the consumer noticed a serious hesitation problem while driving. Sometimes when the consumer pressed the pedal, the vehicle accelerated smoothly, other times it seemed as though there was no gas going into the engine, and then all of a sudden the vehicle would take off. The consumer believed the problem was transmission or fuel injected related.

- Unknown, DC, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. The contact was driving approximately between 30-35 mph on normal conditions. The "cruise control control" warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. There were several attempts of braking and the warning indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The failure occurred intermittent. In addition, there was an increase of acceleration unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 10V017000 (vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal). The vehicle was repaired for the recall defect. The technician was unable to locate the electrical malfunction with the warning indicator. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 69,000.

- Medway , MA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. She stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine rpms increased suddenly and roared very loudly similar to an explosion. She could not shut the engine off and the vehicle began shaking violently as if it was prepared to take off at full speed. She attempted to contact the dealer, however she could not get through. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted. She was not aware if the vehicle was under recall or not. The failure and current mileages were 60,000.

- St. George, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. She stated that while driving 25 mph when she stopped and proceeded to move forward, she was hit from behind by another vehicle. When she applied the brakes the vehicle accelerated on its own and failed to stop until she applied extreme pressure to the pedal. She sustained major injuries to her hip, chest and was put on life support. The vehicle was towed. A police report was available. There were no damages to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the first failure the vehicle accelerated previously. The dealer was contacted and they stated that her VIN was associated with the recall for the accelerator and brake pedal. The failure mileage was 25 and the current mileage was 3666. Updated 4/26/10 the consumer stated when she attempted to stop at a stop sign, the vehicle continued to accelerate into an intersection. She was hit by oncoming traffic. The consumer was involved in two accidents where the vehicle would not stop and subsequently she was hit by another vehicle. Updated 06/18/10.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

My car is Camry, 2007. I had an accelerator pedal fault experience on the way home from New York city to boston at night on July 05, 2009. My wife and my mother in law were in the car. The Camry suddenly lost of power after I tried to accelerate speed by pressing a little on the accelerator pedal. We were on uphill, not steep, just regular on I-84, 90 miles away from boston at that moment, the speed was 60 mile/H. the reason I tried to accelerate was I found my car could not run faster than 60 mile/H when it went uphills on the trip. I saw the speed slowly drop from 60 to 34 on the top of the hills. Then I tried to speed it up every downhill before the next up uphill. Finally we made up get home. The next day, July 06, 2009 I brought my car to Toyota at watertown, MA. After inspection, I was told my car lost memory. My car got re-calibration. Now car is running well. But since there were much failure report related to the accelerator pedal for Toyota cars, so I reported this failure with my car to you as reference. Below are some check information : a auto transmission feels harsh shifting won't go over 60 mph. Cause: ECM calibration update. Action: EG8025 ECM calibration enhancement shifting performance. Auto shop: Toyota at watertown, MA.

- Watertown, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. He stated that while the vehicle was parked and shifted into neutral gear with his foot on the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The vehicle crashed into a rail. The vehicle was damaged. A police report was taken. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 37000 and the current mileage 38000.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving at speeds of approximately 45 mph and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was hesitant to pick up speed. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was contacted to address the failure. He received an interim letter from the manufacturer pertaining to the floor mats and was advised to remove them. He then contacted the manufacturer to determine when the repairs were to be performed on the vehicle. They advised him that he would receive a letter in the mail on a later date and that they were being sent out in waves. Several weeks later, he contacted the manufacturer again to determine when he would receive his recall letter and he was told his vehicle was not under recall and was safe to drive. The contact asked for something in writing stating that the vehicle was safe to drive and they refused. The failure and current mileages were 52,300.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

Unintended acceleration in cold weather: This has been a problem since I first bought the car new in 2007 ( 2007 Toyota Camry le 4 cyl engine, automatic transmission). This occurs during cold weather ( less than 30 F) and during the first 20 minutes of driving. Problem description: When I am driving with light pressure on the accelerator and remove my foot to slow down, the car abruptly slows down after 1 to 2 seconds (tachometer drops from 1800 RPM to 1000 RPM) and makes a clunking sound. After 1 to 4 seconds, without touching the accelerator pedal, the car will then speed up ( another clunking sound from the drive train). The tachometer jumps from 1000 to 2000 RPM approximately. This occurs in all gears and is severe in 3rd gear when I take my foot off the accelerator and begin to brake. The result of this malfunction is immediate skidding on ice or snow cover surfaces. If I am in a turn, the car will start skidding in an uncontrolled manner. I live in new england so the roads are often slick in winter. I had reported this to service shortly after buying the car and was told it's normal, they can't reproduce the problem, they have no diagnostic faults, they can't find my service records, etc. I am reporting this because this could cause sliding accidents in winter weather and may have caused accidents in the past, particularly with people who are not prepared for this event.

- Bedford, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 35 mph the vehicle would suddenly accelerate. The failure has occurred several times. The contact has taken the vehicle to the dealer but the dealer stated that the vehicle did not have the gas pedal that was associated with the recall. The contact stated that his vehicle should be a part of the recall. The failure mileage was 30,000.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 20 mph and attempting to stop the vehicle, it accelerated on its own. The contact applied the brake pedal and the vehicle began to respond normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The acceleration occurred once again and once again the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosis indicated that the code needed to be reset for the transmission. The vehicle no longer accelerates on its own. The failure mileage was 4000 and the current mileage was 10000. Updated 3/16/10 updated 06.01.10.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

The gas pedal automatically engaged itself causing the car to accelerate and hit the side concrete curb causing about $14500 damage.

- Lombard, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Toyota Camry. While driving 40 mph the vehicle accelerated suddenly, lunged forward into the right lane and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed. There were no prior warnings. The insurance company took possession of the vehicle but no one inspected it to find out why it suddenly accelerated. He had not spoken with the manufacturer or the dealer to-date. The current and failure mileages were 32,465. Updated 3/24/10 updated 07/14/10.

- Cheswick, PA, USA

On November 5, 2008 I was leaving my son's soccer practice and my accelerator became stuck on my 2007 Toyota Camry. I hit a school and went through a 100 foot fence when my car became entangled in the fence and the fence became caught underneath my car. My car was still accelerating full force and my tires were burning rubber. I was able to finally slam my stickshift into neutral and the car stopped. Toyota was contacted shortly after the accident and sent someone out to look at the vehicle at the body shop. They sent me a letter stating there was nothing wrong with my car.

- Warwick, RI, USA