2009 Gem Elxd Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2009 Gem Elxd. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2009 Gem Elxd
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels) and 2 other components
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at…
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Frame and members (structure)
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2009 Gem Elxd. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Gem Elxd model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Gem Elxd model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Gem Elxd | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Gem Elxd | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Gem Elxd | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Gem Elxd | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Gem Elxd | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Gem Elxd | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Gem Elxd | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 Gem Elxd | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 Gem Elxd | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 Gem Elxd | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 Gem Elxd | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Gem Elxd | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 Gem Elxd
How do I know if my 2009 Gem Elxd has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2009 Gem Elxd; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Gem dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 15V239000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Gem models
- Nev13 complaints
- E-8257 complaints
- E45 complaints
- E24 complaints
- 8251 complaints
- E8251 complaints
- Gem1 complaints
- E2 Xld0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.