NHTSA lists 13 complaints for the 2009 Lexus LS, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS LS.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 4 | 30.8% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 23.1% |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | 23.1% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 23.1% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | 15.4% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 15.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 15.4% |
| WHEELS | 2 | 15.4% |
| STEERING | 1 | 7.7% |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 | 7.7% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
0 recalls.
0 investigations; 0 open.
60 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 |
| EQUIPMENT | 15 |
| STRUCTURE | 15 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
Date: 2025-12-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2005 a 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedure
Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2005 a 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedure
Date: 2024-07-29. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2005 a 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedure
Date: 2024-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2005 a 2024 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 guidelines and procedur
Date: 2024-06-21. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Some 2005 a 2024 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 guidelines and procedur
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small, red or brown particles on the paint surfa
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to remove the RapgardTM protective film withi
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage to the painted surfa
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Date: 2024-04-19. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LS | 13 |
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