2009 Lexus Rx350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (27) · Engine (9) · Structure (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Rx350 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
75 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (160)
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
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:engine Coolant Hoses And Fittings 2020-10-30 · L-TT-0294-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tt: hvac drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
Showing the 6 most recent of 160 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-02-18 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 75,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 lexus rx350. the contact stated she notice a crack across the dashboard near the airbag on the passenger’s side that had started to expand. the contact notified the dealer and was informed that there was nothing they could do to assist because the recall had already expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was…”
2021-07-20 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 90,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 lexus rx350. the contact stated that a crack had formed on the dashboard extending horizontally from the driver’s side instrument panel to the passenger’s side air bag housing. the contact also stated that the dashboard was sticky and appeared to be melting. the contact notified the dealer of the failure and was insured that…”
2019-07-25 · Engine · 132,000 mi“upon arriving home and parking in my driveway, a trail of oil lined my path. as soon as it was in park, oil began gushing out into a puddle under the car. upon further research, it was found that lexus had issues with the oil cooler hose used during manufacturing, being rubber and leaking or bursting. the vehicle was towed directly to the nearest a…”
2019-07-13 · Structure:body“my dash board is melting and falling apart!!! my fingers & hand stick to the dashboard and everything that is up there gets stuck to it!!!! i can touch it and leave a mark or push in it & it will leave an imprint!!! something is so wrong with this dashboard, it's totally defective and has caused my important legal documents to stick to it and even …”
2019-06-14 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · 98,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owned a 2009 lexus rx350. the contact was alerted by a neighbor that the rear passengar side tailgate glass was broken. the contact opened the door and the vehicle was wet inside, including contents inside the vehicle. a police report was attached to the door of the vehicle, indicating there was a fire that was put out by the fire d…”
2019-06-03 · Engine · 92,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus rx350. while at a fuel station, the contact was alerted by another person that there was oil leaking under the vehicle. the contact had aaa tow the vehicle back home. the vehicle was then towed to lexus of rockville centre (700 sunrise hwy, rockville centre, ny 11570, (516) 665-0166) where it was determined that a …”
2019-05-31 · Unknown Or Other“in motion.i repeatedly asked for the paperwork stating the full vehicle inspections completed and my contract but firsttx honda sales refused. responded but alerted the sales rep after going in person for the paperwork. inspection paperwork to match their word. from my research this common issue has been ongoing for years back prior to my purchase…”
2019-02-12 · Power Train · 141,000 mi“i was driving on the highway, going 65 mph and straight, and someone flagged me down to let me know that my car was smoking. none of my safety lights had appeared on my dash. i pulled over and saw that the back of my car was completely covered in oil and i had a fast oil leak underneath my car toward the front passenger side. i certainly sprayed oi…”
2018-11-12 · Steering“my dealer just told me that the steering rack kit leakingand needs to be replaced immediately. this common problem in lexus,if there is a problem with this, lexus should be paying for it, not me. the quote is for $1315…”
2018-08-28 · Steering · 19,278 mi“my lexus has under 20,000 miles on it and it has been garage kept and not seen winters. my dealer just told me that the steering gearbox needs to be replaced immediately. this car is in perfect shape and has hardly been driven. if there is a problem with this, lexus should be paying for it, not me. the quote is for $1450.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.