Lexus · RX · 2009
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Recalls
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Not Rated
The 2009 Lexus RX has no recalls and 131 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: steering (28 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2009 Lexus RX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is steering with 28 reported complaints.
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment with the check engine oil warning light illuminated. The failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was tak...
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2009 Lexus RX 350. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 123,676, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 250...
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The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked. The crack initially developed on the passenger’s side near the air bag enclosure and progressively spread across the dashboard toward the driver’s side. The surface of the dashboard was also ...
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Oil line ruptured spilling causing loss of most engine oil on road and potentially ruining engine. Vehicle currently is at Toyota dealership being rep[aired so is available for inspection. Oil on road of course a safety hazard. Oil line rupture was confirmed by Toyota service d...
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I was advise by one of the mechanic to change tires immediately. Since my Grand daughter occasionally drive the card, due to safety, We bought 4 set of Brand New Good Year Assurant Outlast Tires immediately (235/55 R18) from Walmart at Farmingdale, NY on 6/12/2023 at 8:00 PM. ...
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There is a known issue with the Toyota/Lexus 2GR-FE (w/ towing package). The engine is present in many V6 model year SUVs 2007-2011. The defect is with the oil cooler return lines for this engine equipped with the towing package. The issue is that a manufacturing defect with t...
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Oil leaked substantially while driving on the Highway. As we were slowing down on WB I-94 due to construction, our red oil light was on, and then flashing. The car was driven for about 1.5 miles from the initial lit to a safe location (local Honda dealership) where it was determi...
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I AM WRITING TO ADDRESS FAULTY COOPER EVOLUTION TOUR 100V TIRES - TREAD SEPARATION IN 3 YEARS AND 5,102 MILES. ATTACHED ARE 2 DOCUMENTS THAT WILL INDICATE THE FOLLOWING: 12/05/2018 4 COOPER EVOLUTION TOUR 100V TIRES PURCHASED AT TIRE KINGDOM POMPANO BEACH FLORIDA $ 501.89 @...
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I have had my 2009 RX350 serviced regularly at Lexus of Maplewood. When I had it routinely serviced earlier this week, the service representative told me that I need to replace the oil cooler hoses with updated pipes and gaskets to prevent an oil hose failure that could cause maj...
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The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX350. The contact stated she notice a crack across the dashboard near the airbag on the passenger’s side that had started to expand. The contact notified the dealer and was informed that there was nothing they could do to assist because the recall h...
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Showing 10 recent complaints from 131 total
View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Lexus models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2009 Lexus RX has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 131 owner-reported complaints for the 2009 Lexus RX.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2009 Lexus RX.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2009 Lexus RX are steering (28 reports), engine (18 reports), unknown or other (14 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2009 Lexus RX. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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