2009 Lexus ES350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2009 Lexus ES350, 2% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,050 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I too am having the same problem with the thumping noise from the trunk area. I notice when I take off from a dead stop it sounds like a thump noise right when you take off. It must be the fuel tank and I now see that others are having this same problem. This cannot be normal??>”
NHTSA complaint #10329681, filed 2010-05, 15,000 miles“Have a problem with the gas tank on the car. When it is full and I stop and then drive away I hear a thumping noise from it. Only hear it when the tank is full at 1/2 I don't hear it. I am concerned because it is the gas tank. Had it to the dealer and was told it was a normal thing. I was told they had filled up 3 cars of the same model car and it was noticed in them..after all we are dealing with gas..”
NHTSA complaint #10328080, filed 2010-04“The contact owns a 2009 Lexus ES350. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact could smell fuel inside the vehicle. The contact stated the smell was also noticeable when outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technicians stated they could not diagnose the failure but also smelled the fuel. The contact continued to smell the fuel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the technicians stated they would contact the manufacturer to have another technician inspect the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10379645, filed 2011-01, 15,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10132808May 12, 2014TSB: Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent…
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus ES350
101 complaintsVehicle speed control
24 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus ES350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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