At around 3:00 pm, I was in my car, driving at a very low rate of speed, approximately a couple of miles per hour, to move into a line of cars at a gas station. Suddenly, without warning and on its own my car surged forward and accelerated. As my car sped forward, the engine seemed to rev higher, making a loud noise. I tried to stop the car with the brake, but the car did not stop. During this awful event, my car crashed into two different cars, one of which was occupied, and one of which was parked with no occupant. Finally, my car came to a stop. The air bags in my car did not deploy. Paramedics and police came to the scene. There was a police report. I was taken to the hospital and checked. My understanding from my insurance company is that there is a claim for injury by one of the individuals in the occupied car. My car was impounded. My insurance company has informed me that my car is a total loss, and has been branded non-repair. I have been informed by my insurance company that they and Toyota will conduct a joint investigation of the car. Note: As I read and understand the safercar.gov website (powered by NHTSA), it appears that as of this date, there are 625 complaints regarding the 2005 Toyota Camry, with apparently 249 of them almost 40% reported in the vehicle speed control category. The reports list numerous injuries and even deaths. I request that NHTSA investigate the matter of unintended acceleration in the 2005 Toyota Camry. I believe that all 2005 Toyota Camry should be recalled. It is my hope that other such accidents can be prevented in the future, and that injury, death and property damage can be averted.

- Encino, CA, USA

I was trying to park my vehicle, suddenly gas pedal got stuck and I hit another vehicle and ran in to the bushes, my car has a body damage and also I accidentally hit another car as well. The core reason for this issue is gas pedal getting locked, this is the first time I experience this in the vehicle which I bought by 2011.

- Miami, FL, USA

While the car was in park, before turning off, it accelerated rapidly out of control. Driver was not immediately able to stop. A concrete slab and fence were crashed by the out of control automobile.

- Leonia, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while entering a parking space at unknown speeds, she shifted into drive from reverse and the vehicle erroneously accelerated. The contact went over two concrete barriers and crashed into a ravine. There were no injuries. The vehicle was completely destroyed. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Russell, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Updated 06/17/14 updated 8/22/2017

- Parma, OH, USA

Backing out of a parking spot at wal-mart car surged and I had to slam on the brake. My foot was on the brake when backing up and I turned around to go forward when car was still backing up so I slammed on the brake. Of course I panicked and could not understand what was happening. The car was moving backward and my foot was not on the gas. This was the second time the same thing happened in October while backing up. It also had surge forward before after going back and forth out of a parking space. I still have the dent on the front bumper.

- Metairie, LA, USA

I was backing up on grass when the car accelerated backwards. I panicked because I thought I had my foot on the brake and then I was confused reaching for the brake pedal and then gas pedal. My foot was going back and forth. I slammed on the brake to stop but hit a fence pole destroyed bumper. The car seemed to be moving on its own and I may have hit the gas pedal by accident then slammed on the brake. No one was hurt but shook up. It happened again on December 18, 2013. I was backing up again in wal-marts parking lot and for some reason it accelerated again and I remember saying not again. That time I know my right foot was not on the gas pedal at all. I panicked again and slammed on the brake hitting another vehicle behind me. This car jerks a lot and it had accelerated going forward twice, once in a parking garage and damaged my front bumper, then again I almost went over the rail road tracks parking by a business. I do not feel safe in this car. Toyota is investigating my claim no.[xxx]. investigator will look at my car next week. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Metairie, LA, USA

November 9th 2013 - as I pulled into a parking space with my foot on the brake, the car took off like a rocket and hit a small tree. When I put the car in reverse, again with my foot on the brake, it shot backward into a parked car. November 25th 2013 - again, pulling into a parking spot with my foot on the brake, the car shot forward, this time, it went right into a brick wall. Approximately 40 bricks rained down on the hood of the vehicle, the front end is smashed in, but this time, I had a passenger that was injured and kept overnight in the hospital. The airbags never deployed. The police that responded were shocked.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

Car accelerated from stop at atm.car would not stop. Hit two parked cars.

- Tustin, CA, USA

The contact owned a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while parking, the accelerator pedal became stuck, causing the vehicle to crash through a guardrail and land on its roof. The contact did not sustain any injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 12/17/13

- West Linn , OR, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while accelerating from a complete stop, the check engine warning light illuminated and then the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The engine was turned off and upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the throttle sensor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

- Greensboro, NC, USA

Car feels like its going to flip over when driving past 60. Had to have brakes changed twice. Car has accelerated while driving at least twice in a two year span when driving over 60 miles per hour. Biggest problems are the wheels which make the car ride seem unstable but only got tires rotated once; however, vehicle seems to run lop-sided?

- Randallstown, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the accelerator pedal dropped to the floor board when it was depressed lightly. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated the throttle control assembly would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.....updated 06/24/13 the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 06/27/13

- Columbus, OH, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that she was attempting to reverse out of parking space when the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a building. The contact mentioned that after the crash, the vehicle accelerated forward and almost crashed into another building. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 75,000...updated 07-05-13 the consumer stated the vehicle came to a stop when it hit a waterpipe.the manufacturer stated the floor mat was the cause of the sudden acceleration. Updated 07/10/2013

- Brunswick, GA, USA

While operating vehicle on mass. Turnpike, accelerator pedal suddenly became unresponsive. Check engine light illuminated and vehicle began to decelerate rapidly. Operator narrowly avoided serious accident during unintended deceleration. Problem was diagnosed as a defective throttle body. Component design is deficient as a failure results in operator loosing ability maintain safe speed. Component design should provide for minimal function in the event of a failure. Current design does not. Recommend Toyota recall all affected vehicles and replace defective design.

- Orange, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that the driver was stopped with the brake pedal depressed when the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a residential garage door. The driver sustained injuries to the back and a rear passenger sustained additional injuries to the left hand, which was originally sprained. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that an engineer would be sent to further inspect the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

- Fruitland Park, FL, USA

I pulled out of the driveway with my 91 yr grandmother.the engine shut off at the first stop light in traffic.I restarted the engine, slightly pushed on the gas pedal.the engine revved high on its own, the car violently shot forward, I managed to turn the corner then the engine died.a motorist pulled over and helped me push the car into a nearby school parking lot.after a few minutes I restated the car and it revved up itself, accelerated too fast and died.I had to call a tow truck to take it home and again on Monday to the repair shop.the mechanic determined it was a defective throttle body, it had frozen in a wide open position, not responding to the gas pedal..the solution was a brand new throttle body, part cost was well over $900 dollars.I still have the defective throttle body, the plate is still frozen in an open position.my grandmother was well frightened.there was no police report. I believe this was a very dangerous design flaw and hope Toyota will reimburse me.

- Orlando, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the accelerator pedal seized without warning. The contact was unable to stop the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body and the accelerator pedal sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 80,000. Updated 5/9/13 updated 06/05/2013

- Bear, DE, USA

Car stopped to allow garage gate to raise/open at which time the car, which was initially in park, was put in drive with foot on brake - car then went completely out of control at a significant speed crashing into a cement pillar which is what stopped the car - the pillar. The airbags were deployed, the car was totaled as designated by the insurance company.an attempt was made to stop the car with the emergency brake to no avail. Injuries of 3 passengers are very significant - 8 broken ribs of one passenger, 2 broken legs and removal of spleen to another passenger and the driver suffered a compound fracture of ankle. Recovery and rehabilitation are still pending and one passenger may not recover.

- Silver Spring, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2005 Toyota Camry. The contact stated the gear shifter was placed into park and the vehicle unexpectedly accelerated. The vehicle then jumped the curb and crashed into a nearby concrete lamp pole. A police report was not filed. There was no personal injury. The vehicle was driven from the scene. The manufacturer was notified of the unintended acceleration. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection who informed that the throttle pedal functioned as designed. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000...updated 03/18/13 updated 05/08/2013

- Pearland, TX, USA