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2009 Lexus GS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2009 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 10
Latest campaign: Jun 26, 2018

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jun 26, 2018	18V432000 14V647000
Engine	1	Sep 4, 2013	13V395000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 26, 2018Latest campaign


Jun 26, 201818V432000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V432000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF. Filed under Gs 350 Campaign NHTSA 18V432000 · Jun 26, 2018
Oct 15, 201414V647000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V647000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Gs 350, Gs460 Campaign NHTSA 14V647000 · Oct 15, 2014
Sep 4, 201313V395000	Engine The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V395000 What's wrong Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up. Risk The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Gs 350 Campaign NHTSA 13V395000 · Sep 4, 2013

Jun 26, 201818V432000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V432000

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Filed under: Gs 350
Campaign: NHTSA 18V432000 · Jun 26, 2018

Oct 15, 201414V647000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V647000

What's wrong: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Filed under: Gs 350, Gs460
Campaign: NHTSA 14V647000 · Oct 15, 2014

Sep 4, 201313V395000

Engine

The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a…

DetailsHide details for campaign 13V395000

What's wrong: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Filed under: Gs 350
Campaign: NHTSA 13V395000 · Sep 4, 2013

Merged from NHTSA model names: Gs 350, Gs460. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

10Complaints filed

3Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Vehicle speed control	3	30	2
Service brakes	2	20	1
Engine	2	20	1
Power train	2	20	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	10	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	10	0
Tires	1	10	0
Exterior lighting	1	10	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GS350/460, GS450H Hybrid.

Latest reports

Service brakes
“While driving the vehicle, the brake actuator failed, causing it to be unsafe to drive. This is a known issue with thousands of lexus/toyotas produced around this time.”
Filed 07/18/2020 · ODI 11340079
Fuel/propulsion system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs 350. When accelerating, the contact detected an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle.”
Filed 06/27/2019 · ODI 11222900
Engine
“The engine has been burn oil rapidly. I went for an oil change and the tech informed me that the engine is down to 2 quartz of engine oil. I have kept the car on scheduled maintenance.”
Filed 09/08/2016 · ODI 10904667

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2009 Lexus GS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2009 Lexus GS. The most recent, 18V432000 (reported June 26, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2009 Lexus GS recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Lexus GS?

Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Lexus GS?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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