2009 Lexus Gs 350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2018-06-26 · campaign 18V432000 · 114,998 vehicles
Defect: 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. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-10-15 · campaign 14V647000 · 422,509 vehicles
Defect: 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 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Engine 2013-09-04 · campaign 13V395000 · 101,584 vehicles
Defect: 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, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loo
Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (134)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Radar 2021-11-10 · L-SB-0046-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: for proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. if a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the floor slope compensation procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the a
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
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What owners report
2019-06-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 155,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs 350. when accelerating, the contact detected an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v432000 (fuel system, gasoline) at the end of august 2018, but continued to experience the failure. the vehicle was taken to co…”
2014-02-08 · Service Brakes · 74,750 mi · 💥 crash“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. he applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by putting the transmission gear into neutral. fortunately, there was adequate space and time to take action and avoid an acci…”
2011-12-20 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 💥 crash“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. he applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by putting the transmission gear into neutral. fortun…”
2011-02-04 · Vehicle Speed Control“2009 lexus gs350. consumer states that cruise control does not work when going up or down a hill or incline. *kb the dealer informed the consumer that was the way the cruise control worked on the vehicle and it would not work while going up or down a hill, but the vehicle would accelerate or decelerate depending upon whether the vehicle was trave…”
2011-01-08 · Power Train · 9,500 mi“lexus gs350: experiencing ongoing engine knocking noises during startup, idle, and stop light situations. dealer service assured that it was normal operation, however the noises did not come until about 9500 miles. it does not sound normal. …”
2010-03-24 · Tires · 6,224 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs350 equipped with dunlop sport p225/50/r17 tires. the contact noticed that the front passenger and rear drivers side tires displayed blisters on the sidewalls. the dealer stated that the tires needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. the tires were not replaced when the complaint was filed. the failure and c…”
2010-02-17 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 2,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. the front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. the air bags did not deploy. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was the c…”
2009-11-24 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 1,200 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs350. the headlights are shining too low to the ground. the farthest they shine is 15 feet in front him while driving at night. the dealer stated that they have been adjusted as far as they can within the nhtsa specifications. the failure mileage was 1,200. updated 02/1710 *bf updated 02/19/10.*jb …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.