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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2009 Lexus RX 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.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2009 Lexus RX
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Owner complaints by component132
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 33 | 25 |
| Engine | 21 | 16 |
| Structure | 19 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 14 |
| Air bags | 11 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 8 |
| Power train | 9 | 7 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 3 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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 RX330, RX350.
Latest reports
- Structure
“The contact owns a 2009 Lexus RX 350. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked.”
- Service brakes
“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.”
- Electrical system
“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.”
Other Lexus RX model years
- 20131 recall90 complaints
- 20121 recall48 complaints
- 20111 recall72 complaints
- 20101 recall192 complaints
- 20090 recalls132 complaints
- 20081 recall253 complaints
- 20073 recalls289 complaints
- 20066 recalls253 complaints
- 20054 recalls194 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2009 ES5 recalls173 complaints
- 2009 IS10 recalls92 complaints
- 2009 GS3 recalls10 complaints
- 2009 LS2 recalls24 complaints
- 2009 LX3 recalls4 complaints
- 2009 SC3 recalls0 complaints
- 2010 GX5 recalls38 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2009 Lexus RX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2009 Lexus RX. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2009 Lexus RX?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 33 complaints out of 132 filed with NHTSA (25%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2009 Lexus RX?
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.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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