2009 Lexus LX570 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LX570 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lexus LX570. That ranks 2nd out of 12 LX570 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is seat belts (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 15,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Lexus LX570 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 1 | 25% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Lexus LX570 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:sensor:occupant classification; seat belts:front
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.
Risk: In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.
Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Risk: A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Fix: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early april 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any toyota all-weather floor mat. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration (RQ10003) — opened Feb 16, 2010, closed Mar 1, 2011, led to recall 11V112000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus lx570. The contact was driving 30 mph and attempting to stop when the brake pedal was abnormally depressed into the floorboard. The contact stated that all of the lights on the instrument panel illuminated accompanied by a warning siren, indicating a brake…
I am an experienced cpst (>800 seats per year) who yesterday assisted a mother with installation of her new graco sr-35 infant car seat w/ base model # 1759703 in her 2009 lexus lx570 suv. This complaint is specific to a vehicle interior feature that made it very difficult to correctly install the…
My 9 year old son nearly strangled in front of his sister and twin siblings (5 years old) when the middle seat belt of the third row got tangled around his neck. This seatbelt hangs from the ceiling. I could not dislodge the belt from around his neck, as it was not obvious how to disengage the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus lx570. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The gear shift was placed into neutral and the vehicle stopped accelerating while the engine continued to exhibit unusually high rpms. Pressure was applied to the brake pedal but the…
Other Lexus LX570 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 LX570 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 LX570 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 LX570 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 LX570 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 LX570 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 LX570 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 LX570 | 6 | 2 |
| 2012 LX570 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 LX570 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 LX570 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 LX570 | 3 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus LX570?
Owners most often report seat belts, seats, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, seat belts, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Lexus LX570?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Lexus LX570 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LX570 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.