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Lexus GS 350Model year report

2009 Lexus GS 350 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
7,862miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Lexus GS 350 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2009 Lexus GS 350. The part named most often is vehicle speed control, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,862 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 134 technical service bulletins for this model year. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Vehicle speed control: “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 contact stated that the accelerator pedal was the cause of the crash. The failure mileage was 2,000. Updated 3/17/10 updated 06/14/10.”

NHTSA complaint #10311437, filed 2010-02, 2,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “2009 Lexus GS 350. 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 putting the transmission gear into neutral. Fortunately, there was adequate space and time to take action and avoid an accident. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10563539, filed 2014-02, 74,750 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

67% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 74,750 miles.

67%0–100%10–250%25–5017%50–750%75–1000%100–15017%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 7,862 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

200920102011320142019
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2009 Lexus GS 350 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS 350 RWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192622$3,750
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Lexus GS 350 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 134 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 134 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS 350

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151553,0001—23—Falling
20141629,9581—23—Falling
20132611,0003—23Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010761,1003—22—Not enough data
200987,8623—22—Not enough data
20081964,5004—22—Stable
20075747,6665—22Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus GS 350 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Lexus GS 350 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2009 Lexus GS 350 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Lexus GS 350 is reported most often?

Vehicle speed control is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.

Has the 2009 Lexus GS 350 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2009 Lexus GS 350 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Lexus GS 350 (GS 350, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Lexus GS 350 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,862 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 74,750 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.