2009 Lexus LS Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Lexus LS. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
POWER TRAIN
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
WHEELS
2
STEERING
1
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1
Total complaints23

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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 cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2025-03-07

“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 cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2025-03-07

“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 cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is…”

WHEELS · reported 2025-03-07

“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 alternator, checked every fuse, checked everything and no one can figure it out”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-05-04

“My wife was driving, we got check engine & vsc sign, we checked with car mechanic, who asked us to take to dealer, they diagnosed & fixed some parts & charged us around 1000.00 $, next day she drove around 6 miles, she was ready to enter highway sign came, stop car immediately at safe place, she…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2022-05-04

“Brake shake violently when applied makes loud noises does this most times car has new brakes and rotors mechanic thinks it’s the brake actuator makes car unsafe to drive”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2022-02-04

“I was driving and my steering locked up and my check vsc light came on, and check power steering system came on and told me to check with dealer.if someone can please contact me asap would be wonderful and appreciated..thank you”

STEERING · reported 2021-12-30

“I was driving and my steering locked up and my check vsc light came on, and check power steering system came on and told me to check with dealer.if someone can please contact me asap would be wonderful and appreciated..thank you”

WHEELS · reported 2021-12-30
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Lexus LS as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.