2009 Lexus LS recalls & problems
The 2009 Lexus LS has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 13 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine (4 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints13filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2009 Lexus LS.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 73,500 mi |
| Power train | 3 | 32,000 mi |
| Electrical system | 3 | — |
| Service brakes | 3 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | — |
| Unknown or other | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | — |
| Wheels | 2 | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Mar 7, 2025Service brakes
This particular model 2009 Lexus LS460 apparently has an issue with the ABS system module (ABS Brake pump actuator) and when it fails it is like a domino effect not to mention having to reprogram the cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is rampant with this year and model, not only is it expensive to fix (4k) the part alone is over 1k. If the system was to fail while driving it would pose a significant danger to myself and others as I would not be able to brake, or if I drive in wet weather the system could fail on me again. Everyone that owns this model has the same issue. once it happens it is said that it will happen every 30000… - May 4, 2023Electrical system
The battery died and we have replaced it with 3 new batteries and something keeps draining the battery. We have had multiple mechanics come and try to figure out what is going on with it, checked the alternator, checked every fuse, checked everything and no one can figure it out - May 4, 2022Service brakes
My wife was driving, we got check engine & VSC sign, we checked with car mechanic, who asked us to take to dealer, they diagnosed & fixed some parts & charged us around 1000.00 $, Next day she drove around 6 miles, she was ready to enter highway sign came, stop car immediately at safe place, she called dealer who advised to bring car back, she took car back ,they diagnosed again & told us it will cost 4042.11 to replace brake actuator & brake pump,we searched that this was manufacturing defect, we contacted Lexus corporate office, they said that it factory defect only till 2018 & declined to fix,they said they send us letter,we never received any letter.Car mileage is around 120,000 only,my… - Feb 4, 2022Service brakes
Brake shake violently when applied makes loud noises does this most times car has new brakes and rotors mechanic thinks itâs the brake actuator makes car unsafe to drive - Dec 30, 2021 · 16,000 milesSteering
I was driving and my steering locked up and my check VSC light came on, and check power steering system came on and told me to check with dealer.If someone can please contact me ASAP would be wonderful and appreciated..Thank you - Mar 30, 2021Visibility/wiper
DASHBOARD IS STICKY/TACKY. DASHBOARD IS ALSO VERY SHINY AND MAKE IT'S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IN SUNLIGHT. WHICH IS VERY UNSAFE - Sep 8, 2020 · 58,000 milesEngine
WHEN DRIVING, SLOWING TO MAKE A TURN, PUTTING FOOT BACK ON GAS....FEELS EITHER LIKE GEAR SLIPPING OR FUEL INJECTION SLIP. MAKES QUICK CATCH AND JUMPS. ALSO, WHEN COMING TO STOP, FEELS LIKE STALLING. VERY SCARY. - Apr 20, 2020 · 115,000 milesEngine
I PURCHASED MY 2009 LS460 IN 2017 AT LEXUS OF HUNTSVILLE, AL WITH 115K MILES. IT BEGAN HAVING POOR ACCELERATION 1 MONTH AFTER I PURCHASED IT. I WENT BACK TO THE DEALER AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERN. THEY ASKED ME TO START USING PREMIUM GAS FORM THE SAME STATION. NOTHING CHANGED AND 3MO LATTER I MOVED TO INDIANAPOLIS AND HAD MY LEXUS SERVICED AT TOM WOOD LEXUS OF INDIANAPOLIS. I ASKED THEM TO DO A FULL DIAGNOSTIC FOR REPAIRING THE NOW DANGEROUSLY LOW ACCELERATION. TOM WOOD CHANGED AND CHECKED FUEL FILTER FUEL LINES FUEL INJECTORS AIR INTAKE MASS AIRFLOW AIR FILTER REFLASHED ECM COST ME 2 SEPARATE VISITS, 10+ DAYS IN A LOANER VEHICLE AND $800+ AND THE ISSUE BEHIND WHAT WAS CAUSING THE LOW…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.