Toyota's been having a terrible couple of weeks. First they have the largest recall in their history for floormats that won't stay put. This causing accelerators to stick leading to deaths.
http://jalopnik.com/5370486/feds-rec...or-fiery-death

Next the NHTSA opens a study on frame rail rust. This issue could cause the break lines to fail or the spare tire to drop off the vehicle.
http://jalopnik.com/5376116/nhtsa-op...e-rust-reports

Then a Florida company files a case against them with the ITC for patent infringment. The company is trying to stop Toyota from importing any hybrids. The Florida company has already won an infringment case and won $100 per vehicle.
http://www.hybridcars.com/history/ex...ems-26147.html

And finally we get to see the fix Toyota is providing to loyal owners for the floor mat fix. A couple of holes and a ziptie.

http://jalopnik.com/5377355/your-new...-crap/gallery/

I'd blow a gasket if this was my expensive Lexus. Obviously the pin through the carpet has a design issue.

If you think these are isolated issues, you need to look no further than Toyota's CEO to see Toyota's issues may not be so isolated. http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/f...e-death-84691/