# 2026 LEXUS RX — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `2225648` · 2026-07-14 · Toyota Motor Corporation
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** LEXUS
- **Model:** RX
- **Year:** 2026
- **Manufacturer:** Toyota Motor Corporation
- **Component:** FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
## Narrative
Technical Incident Timeline  Suspected Unintended Acceleration Event  2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ (Approximately 96 Miles)  Vehicle: 2026 Lexus RX 350h Premium+ Purchase Date: July 10, 2026 Dealer: Woodfield Lexus Incident Date: July 12, 2026 Approximate Time: 11:30 AM Vehicle Mileage at Incident: Approximately 96 miles  ⸻  Event Sequence  1. Vehicle Startup  * I entered the vehicle and started the vehicle normally. * The vehicle was in Park (P) at startup. * My right foot was on the brake pedal, as required to start the vehicle. * The accelerator pedal was not intentionally pressed.  2. Immediate Vehicle Behavior After Startup  * Immediately after startup, the vehicle produced an unusually loud powertrain noise similar to a motorcycle engine. * The vehicle unexpectedly moved forward with strong acceleration without my intended input. * The acceleration was sudden and unexpected.  3. Loss of Vehicle Control  * The vehicle traveled uphill at high speed. * The event occurred so quickly that I did not have sufficient time to react or take corrective action. * The vehicle became difficult to control during this period. * The front wheels climbed up the hill first.  4. Impact With Tree Trunk  * The vehicle continued uphill and shortly thereafter struck a tree trunk. * After the impact, the vehicle changed direction toward the right. * The vehicle continued moving at high speed after the impact.  5. Attempt to Stop Vehicle  * After the vehicle changed direction and continued moving
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*