2007–2010 Toyota Camry: Sticking accelerator pedal or floor mat entrapment
Likely causes, ranked
- Floor mat trapping the pedal (recall remedy: pedal and floor reshaped, mats replaced)$0–$0Shop
- Sticking pedal friction mechanism (shim or new pedal under recall)$0–$0Shop
Real-owner fix counts will appear here as reports come in.
DIY or shop: See DIY or shop section
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Symptom: The accelerator is slow to return or sticks, or a floor mat catches the pedal.
Likely causes
- The floor mat. Covered by 09V388 and 07E082.
- Pedal friction. Covered by 10V017.
Both recalls are free at a Toyota dealer.
DIY or shop?
Removing extra floor mats is DIY. The recall work is done at the dealer.
Useful steps
- Check your VIN for all three recalls.
- Use only one properly secured mat.
- Know how to shift to neutral in an emergency.
Vehicle focus: 2007–2010 Toyota Camry.
Safety / mechanic note
A stuck accelerator is an emergency. Shift to neutral, brake firmly, and verify with a dealer that all the recalls are done.
Recalls & service bulletins
Recalls
- 09V388000 2004–2010 Toyota/Lexus vehicles, including the 2007–2010 Camry: the pedal can be trapped by an unsecured or incompatible floor mat. Details
- 10V017000 2007–2010 Camry and other Toyotas: the pedal friction device can wear and make the pedal slow to return or stick. Details
- 07E082000 Certain all-weather floor mats sold for 2007–2008 Camry/ES350 can trap the pedal. Details
NHTSA complaints: 1,597 keyword-matched complaints for Toyota Camry 2007–2010 (of 6,789 unique complaints queried, NHTSA complaints API by model year, queried 2026-10-15).
Always check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sources
What actually fixed it?
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