2009 Lexus GS 350
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2009
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2009: 8 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 57 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
3 of 8 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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2009 Lexus GS 350. Consumer states unintended acceleration on several occasions. *tgw the consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-12-20
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked it accelerated and crashed into a garage. The contact called the police and a report was filed. No one was injured.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-02-17
Power train
2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.
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2009 Lexus GS 350. Consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-02-08
Also filed under Service brakes and engine
Tires
1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.
Service brakes
1 of 8 total reports mentions: service brakes.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 8 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2009 Lexus GS 350. When accelerating, the contact detected an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-27
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2013-10-09Engine13V395000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011...
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
Buy-smart checklist
2009 Lexus GS 350 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 13V395000 · Engine
- Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2009 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus GS 350?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus GS 350 have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.