2009 Lexus LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 Lexus LS, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 Lexus LS. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Lexus LS have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 55,106 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“This particular model 2009 Lexus LS460 apparently has an issue with the ABS system module (ABS Brake pump actuator) and when it fails it is like a domino effect not to mention having to reprogram the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 26, 2025 · Service brakes
“The battery died and we have replaced it with 3 new batteries and something keeps draining the battery. We have had multiple mechanics come and try to figure out what is going on with it, checked the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 15, 2025 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 Lexus LS (LS 460, LS 460 AWD, LS 460 L, LS 460 L AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–20 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.6/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus LS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus LS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Lexus LS | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 Lexus LS | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Lexus LS | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Lexus LS | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Lexus LS | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 Lexus LS | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 Lexus LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Lexus LS | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Lexus LS | 0 | 7 |
| 2003 Lexus LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Lexus LS | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 Lexus LS | 1 | 5 |
| 2006 Lexus LS | 1 | 17 |
| 2007 Lexus LS | 1 | 45 |
| 2008 Lexus LS | 1 | 43 |
| 2009 Lexus LS | 0 | 13 |
| 2010 Lexus LS | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 Lexus LS | 0 | 9 |
| 2012 Lexus LS | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 Lexus LS | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 Lexus LS | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Lexus LS | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Lexus LS | 0 | 5 |
| 2018 Lexus LS | 2 | 14 |
| 2019 Lexus LS | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lexus LS | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Lexus LS | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 Lexus LS | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Lexus LS | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 Lexus LS | 2 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2009 Lexus LS
How do I know if my 2009 Lexus LS 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.
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 Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
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.
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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.