2009 Lexus Rx350 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Lexus Rx350. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 114 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STEERING
28
ENGINE
12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
7
STRUCTURE
7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
6
4crashes
POWER TRAIN
5
STRUCTURE:BODY
5
1crashes
AIR BAGS
3
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
3
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints114

What owners report

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

“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…”

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD · reported 2021-06-01

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-07-22

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2019-07-02

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-05-28

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2019-05-24

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-05-24

“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,…”

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS · reported 2019-05-24

“Dashboard melting and cracked”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-03-01
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 Rx350 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.