The problems have damaged Toyota’s reputation as a producer of reliable cars—the faulty accelerator pedals are the most prominent auto safety issues since 2000, when numerous reports emerged about the failing of Firestone tires mounted on Ford Explorers.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says it has no proof that anyone was injured by a stuck pedal. It said it has confirmed to its satisfaction that five people have died as a result of floor mat entrapment.
Since November, at least 10 lawsuits seeking class-action status have been filed against Toyota in U.S. courts and in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Canada.
Toyota stock was down $2.16, or 2.7 percent, to $77.78.
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