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2009 Lexus LX570
The 2009 Lexus LX570 appears in 3 NHTSA recall campaigns (air bags and vehicle speed control) and in 4 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is vehicle speed control: 250 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 53 per 1,000 across all 2009 model-year vehicles and against 71.4 per 1,000 for the Lexus LX570 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 1.1 complaints per model year across the 12 Lexus LX570 model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2010 (3); the most recent in the file is dated 26 Jan 2012.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 1 investigation naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign See attached report.); components: air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seat belts:front.
Defect, as filed: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign Toyota H0S Lexus HLD); components: air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module; air bags:frontal.
Defect, as filed: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Consequence: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. (manufacturer campaign 9LG).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2009 Lexus LX570 (black) against all 2009 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2009 | LX570 line | All 2009 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 250 | 71.4 | 53 |
| Seat Belts | 250 | 142.9 | 8.4 |
| Seats | 250 | 71.4 | 9.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 250 | 71.4 | 30.2 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 250 | 71.4 | 53 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 250 | 142.9 | 8.4 |
| Seats | 1 | 250 | 71.4 | 9.3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 250 | 71.4 | 30.2 |
4 unique complaints, 4 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RQ10003 | Recall query | Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration | electrical system:software | 16 Feb 2010 | 1 Mar 2011 | 11V112000 |
Other Lexus LX570 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,453,005 |
| 2009 | 3 | 4 | 1,453,005 |
| 2010 | 3 | 2 | 1,453,005 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,453,005 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 89,761 |
| 2013 | 2 | 4 | 89,761 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,920,492 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,920,492 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 1 | 1 | 89,740 |
| 2017 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 89,740 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,615,482 |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,615,482 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Lexus LX570 model years · Lexus: 67 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus LX570 have?
3 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 18V887000, was reported to NHTSA on 13 Dec 2018 and concerns air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module. Across all model years the Lexus LX570 line has 5 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2009 Lexus LX570?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 1 action naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2009 Lexus LX570 complain about most?
Vehicle Speed Control: 1 of 4 component mentions (250 per 1,000). Next is seat belts with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.