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2009 Lexus LS Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
58,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Lexus LS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2009 Lexus LS. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and electrical system (3). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 43% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 58,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 60 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 3 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

Engine: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11322245, filed 2020-04, 115,000 miles

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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11690008, filed 2025-09

Electrical system: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11445540, filed 2021-12, 16,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “After an oil change, using fully synthetic oil per sterling mccall Lexus of houston, the Lexus ls460 shows hesitation in acceleration. At local road and at speed of 15 MPH, I tried to accelerate and pushed gas pedal to floor, the engine RPM reached more than 5000 but the car did not accelerate as expected. While in theory the engine power reaches peak of 386 horse power at 4200 RPM. In one word, the acceleration is not linear to the push on gas pedal at all. Feels like the engine power does not corresponds to the gas pedal travel distance, as it should. …”

NHTSA complaint #10547734, filed 2013-10, 32,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

43% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 75,540 miles.

14%0–1014%10–2514%25–5014%50–7529%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 58,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Lexus LS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 60 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 60 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20215—1—28—Not enough data
2018158,3002—28—Rising
20165122,0000—20—Not enough data
20136—0—20—Not enough data
2012532,5000—20—Not enough data
20119135,0000—20—Not enough data
2010840,0000———Not enough data
20091358,0000———Not enough data
20084375,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074599,0901——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20061737,9851—19—Falling
2005520,1751———Not enough data
2004837,9191———Not enough data
2002778,6700———Not enough data

All Lexus LS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Lexus LS have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2009 Lexus LS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Lexus LS is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (31% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.

Has the 2009 Lexus LS been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Lexus LS reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 58,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 75,540 miles; 43% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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.