2009 Lexus RX350 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Lexus RX350, 4% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Headlight condensation on the passenger side; manufacturer defected lead to a TSB and class action law suit; dealer do not want to repair under due to manufacturer defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10509817, filed 2013-04Related service bulletins
- 10132825May 21, 2014Region Letter: As communicated on December 3, 2013, Lexus has launched a warranty enhancement program to extend warranty coverage for headlamp housing assemblies on 2004 through…
- 10132811May 21, 2014TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 - 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior…
- 10132810May 21, 2014TSB: While some condensation in the headlamp is normal and should be expected, certain 2004 ? 2009 RX vehicles may exhibit a condition where excess moisture forms on the interior…
- 10060701May 21, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061227Jan 22, 2010Summary to be provided on a future date.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus RX350
28 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus RX350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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