The contact owns a 2007 Lexus Gs. While reversing at approximately 3 mph, the contact struck a pole. There were no injuries. The vehicle stalled and would not start and the check hybrid indicator illuminated. The vehicle restarted after 40 minutes, but the warning indicator was still illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and the warning indicator was no longer illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the hybrid battery was faulty and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

- Montgomery, AL, USA

My trunk not open with remote key or it not open with trunk release button near driver side dash board. [xxx] [xxx]@comcast.net information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).'

- Morton Grove, IL, USA

The contact owned a 2007 Lexus Gs 350. While driving approximately 5 mph, flames appeared from the front passenger side of the vehicle without warning. The contact pulled over and the entire passenger side was engulfed in flames. The fire department responded and extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was not diagnosed; however, the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,000.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

2007 Lexus ES 350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle unintended acceleration. The consumer stated she experienced sudden acceleration for 2 miles, that took the vehicle from 60 mph to 85 plus mph. During the acceleration period, she could not slow down despite taking her foot off the accelerator and pressing the brake pedal repeatedly. The vehicle eventually slowed down on its on Accord and decelerated. She was able to stop the vehicle. The consumer also noticed the tachometer needle usually registered between 2000 and 3000 RPM's, began to widely fluctuate between 2000-6000 rpms with no corresponding change in the vehicle engine sound.

- San Diego, CA, USA

I was driving at 55mph when Lexus 2007 Lexus GS350 suddenly accelerated. The G-forces pinned me to the seat. I was able to shift to neutral and hit brake in less than a second. I then disconnected negative pole on battery for 5 minutes and this resets the computer and surge temporarily ends. The process was described to me by a Lexus dealer service manager for a previous Lexus I owned.

- Oceanside, CA, USA