repaired · 2019 Q4
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
2009 Lexus GS 350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2009 Lexus GS 350, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 27, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: Altair78, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Lexus GS 350 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Exterior lighting
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Lexus GS 350 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine
Risk. The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other GS 350 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GS 350 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What GS 350 owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2009 LEXUS GS 350. CONSUMER STATES UNINTENDED ACCELERATION ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE FIRST TIME HE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION, HE WAS PULLING OUT OF HIS DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. HE APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT COULD ONLY STOP THE VEHICLE BY…
2009 LEXUS GS350. CONSUMER STATES THAT CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL OR INCLINE. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT WAS THE WAY THE CRUISE CONTROL WORKED ON THE VEHICLE AND IT WOULD NOT WORK WHILE GOING UP OR DOWN A HILL, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE OR…
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS GS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE POLICE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE…
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