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0Toyota recalls Lexus LX 470 for potential 'steering shaft disengagement' 1280410140
2003 Lexus LX 470 – Click above for high-res image galleryWhile the BP oil well blowout in the Gulf of Mexico may have shifted the media spotlight away from from Toyota's recall problems over the last several months, that doesn't mean the crisis has ended. One of two new recalls announced ... -
Followup: Toyota says "We're not implying that everything is driver error, absolutely not." 1279218660
That's the word from Toyota spokesperson Mike Michels on the automaker's investigation of some 2,000 vehicles reported to suffer from unintended acceleration. Speaking with The New York Times, Michels said that a small amount of Toyota vehicles had issues with sticking accelerators, while a ...
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Report: Lexus knew of valve spring defects three years ago 1278435660
Defective Lexus valve spring – Click above for high-res image galleryAccording to Bloomberg, Toyota has known about issues with valve springs in its V8 and V6 engines since 2007. The news confirms the information we received from an anonymous source within the company. Toyota says that the ... -
UPDATED: What's really going on with Toyota's faulty valve springs [w/ video] 1278099060
Failed Lexus IS350 valve spring – Click above for high-res image galleryToyota's announcement of plans to recall 270,000 of its V8 and V6 models, including a number of Lexus sedans, was a little light on information. The company didn't say much about the issue other than faulty valve ... -
BREAKING: Toyota admits 270,000 cars have faulty engines worldwide 1277990700
2010 Lexus LS460 Sport – Click above for high-res image galleryIn 20 years, odds are few people will remember that 2010 was one of the worst years for Toyota in terms of recalls, but for now, it seems like the company just can't win for losing. The company has announced that it is ... -
Video: What the recalled Lexus LS steering wheel defect looks like 1275064260
2010 Lexus LS steering fault – Click above to watch video after the jumpToyota seems to have learned from its recent brushes with the law over how the company handles its recalls. While the automaker has been judged to be less than transparent in both the floor mat and unintended ... -
Lexus issues stop-sale, recall on LS 460 and LS 600h 1274745420
True to predictions, The Detroit News is reporting that Lexus has issued a stop sale on its LS 460 and LS 600h (standard and long-wheelbase) luxury sedans due to a problem with the electronic steering system that can temporarily cause the steering wheel to become off-centered. Apparently, the ...
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Report: Lexus preparing to recall 11,500 LS models globally over slow-to-return steering 1274279400
2010 Lexus LS 460 Sport – Click above for high-res image gallery Bloomberg is reporting that Toyota will again be bit by the recall bug, this time due to steering problems with its Lexus LS 460, LS 460L, LS 600h and LS 600h L. The recall, reportedly announced by Toyota spokesperson Mieko ...
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Toyota Recalls: 3.2M down, 4.6M to go! 1273091280
Somehow, we're guessing that the "any publicity is good publicity" cliche isn't ringing particularly true with Toyota these days. That said, we do have to give some props to the automaker for being open about the current state of its recent recall woes. According to Toyota, roughly 3.2 million of ...
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Video: Lexus GX recall remedy in action 1271874480
Click above to watch video after the jumpToyota announced a voluntary recall on Monday for some 9,400 Lexus GX 460 SUVs for wheel slippage that could occur during high speed turns. The company acted quickly in stopping sales of the GX after Consumer Reports gave the SUV a Do Not Buy rating ...

