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2009 Lexus RX350
The 2009 Lexus RX350 appears in 0 NHTSA recall campaigns and in 90 consumer complaints filed with the agency.
The component named most often is steering: 264.2 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 114 per 1,000 across all 2009 model-year vehicles and against 93.4 per 1,000 for the Lexus RX350 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 34.7 complaints per model year across the 19 Lexus RX350 model years on this register; 7 complaints reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2010 (17); the most recent in the file is dated 15 May 2019.
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
No NHTSA recall campaign names the 2009 Lexus RX350. The page exists because 90 complaints do.
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 RX350 (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 | RX350 line | All 2009 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 264.2 | 93.4 | 114 |
| Structure | 132.1 | 95.7 | 41.5 |
| Engine | 84.9 | 100.3 | 71.2 |
| Power Train | 75.5 | 64.6 | 67.5 |
| Unknown or Other | 66 | 86.5 | 37.6 |
| Air Bags | 66 | 80.7 | 143.3 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 28 | 264.2 | 93.4 | 114 |
| Structure | 14 | 132.1 | 95.7 | 41.5 |
| Engine | 9 | 84.9 | 100.3 | 71.2 |
| Power Train | 8 | 75.5 | 64.6 | 67.5 |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 66 | 86.5 | 37.6 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 66 | 80.7 | 143.3 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 66 | 76.1 | 132.2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 56.6 | 133.8 | 53 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 28.3 | 31.1 | 23.4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 28.3 | 19.6 | 30.2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 28.3 | 30 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 28.3 | 55.4 | 53.4 |
| Tires | 2 | 18.9 | 11.5 | 18.4 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 9.4 | 12.7 | 8.4 |
| Visibility | 1 | 9.4 | 15 | 10.3 |
| Equipment | 1 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 5.1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 9.4 | 15 | 8.5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 9.4 | 10.4 | 28.7 |
| Wheels | 1 | 9.4 | 8.1 | 15.3 |
90 unique complaints, 106 component mentions; 2 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Lexus RX350 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 769,379 |
| 2005 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 769,379 |
| 2006 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 769,379 |
| 2007 | 1 | 163 | 769,379 |
| 2008 | 0 | 122 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | 90 | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 89 | 164,601 |
| 2011 | 1 | 28 | 32 |
| 2012 | 1 | 29 | 261,114 |
| 2013 NHTSA | 1 | 20 | 261,114 |
| 2014 NHTSA | 0 | 12 | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 29 | 15,872 |
| 2016 | 3 | 40 | 70,400 |
| 2017 | 3 | 32 | 3,362,540 |
| 2018 NHTSA | 1 | 3 | 1,830,752 |
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | 3,357,575 |
| 2020 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,525,742 |
| 2021 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,081 |
| 2023 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 152,927 |
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 RX350 model years · Lexus: 67 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus RX350 have?
0 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year. Across all model years the Lexus RX350 line has 13 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2009 Lexus RX350?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2009 Lexus RX350 complain about most?
Steering: 28 of 106 component mentions (264.2 per 1,000). Next is structure with 14. 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.