2009 Lexus RX350 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,688miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Lexus RX350, 2% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,688 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.
“While traveling at normal highway speed the front tire outer sidewall shredded completely and uniformly around the entire circumference of the sidewall, resulting in complete failure of the tire. The tire / car has 5,000 miles. Michelin brand. I do not know the DOT number, type of tire or sizing other than it is a micdhelin tire, or VIN number; so guesses for the same have been inserted.”
NHTSA complaint #10280041, filed 2009-08, 5,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350 equipped with capitol precision trac ii tires, size 245/65r17. The contact stated that the vehicle shook while driving various speeds. The contact brought the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire tread was separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 48,375 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10807379, filed 2015-11, 48,375 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept…
- 10132273Jul 2, 2013Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to…
Tires: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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