Toyota faced a major downfall in its brand worldwide from 2009 to 2011 due to several large vehicle recalls. Over 3.8 million Toyota vehicles were recalled in 2009 for floor mat issues, while in 2010 and 2011 over 5 million vehicles were recalled for faulty accelerators that could cause unintended acceleration. These massive recalls damaged Toyota's reputation for quality and safety, and its sales declined sharply as a result. While Toyota took steps like replacing pedals and installing new brake override systems, the recalls highlighted issues with the company not adequately addressing problems.