2009 Lexus GX recalls and problems

The 2009 Lexus GX has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

2008 Lexus Gx
Pictured: a 2008 model; the 2009 may differ in details. Photo: 2008 Lexus Gx by Altair78, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2009 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
0complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Equipment

Jun 25, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V234000 · 2,204 vehicles

Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 Lexus gx passenger vehicles. The vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the GVWR on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the GVWR value. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.

Original NHTSA wording

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 SIENNA AND 2009 LEXUS GX PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT ON THE TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABEL AND THE GVWR ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INSUFFICIENT FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. SOME VEHICLES WERE ACCESSORIZED THROUGH VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTERS AND HAD ACCESSORIES INSTALLED THAT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO EXCEED THE GVWR VALUE. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS," AND 49 CFR PART 567.

Risk: The GVWR is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.

Original NHTSA wording

THE GVWR IS INSUFFICIENT FOR THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLES.

Remedy & notes

Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a Toyota or Lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 10, 2009. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

Recall number ssc 9LF.owners May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

2009 vs. other Lexus GX years

2003: 5 complaints20032004: 20 complaints2005: 3 complaints20052006: 11 complaints2007: 12 complaints20072008: 2 complaints2010: 7 complaints20102011: 11 complaints2012: 3 complaints20122013: 10 complaints2014: 16 complaints20142015: 3 complaints2016: 3 complaints20162017: 6 complaints2018: 2 complaints20182019: 8 complaints2020: 4 complaints20202021: 4 complaints2022: 5 complaints20222023: 6 complaints2024: 21 complaints2024212025: 13 complaints2026: 4 complaints20264

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Questions

Does the 2009 Lexus GX have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2009 Lexus GX, the latest from Jun 25, 2009 (equipment). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus GX?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Lexus GX.