2009 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 34 owner complaints about the 2009 Lexus RX, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 18, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2009 Lexus RX has problems
34 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2009 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2009 vs. every other RX 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 RX median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What RX owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Oil line ruptured spilling causing loss of most engine oil on road and potentially ruining engine. Vehicle currently is at Toyota dealership being rep[aired so is available for inspection. Oil on road of course a safety hazard. Oil line rupture was confirmed by Toyota service department. Vehicle…
There is a known issue with the Toyota/Lexus 2GR-FE (w/ towing package). The engine is present in many V6 model year SUVs 2007-2011. The defect is with the oil cooler return lines for this engine equipped with the towing package. The issue is that a manufacturing defect with these hoses can occur…
Oil leaked substantially while driving on the Highway. As we were slowing down on WB I-94 due to construction, our red oil light was on, and then flashing. The car was driven for about 1.5 miles from the initial lit to a safe location (local Honda dealership) where it was determined that the…
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