Lexus · GX · 2009
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The 2009 Lexus GX has 1 recall and 1 owner-reported complaint on file with NHTSA. Most reported issue: seats (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
The 2009 Lexus GX page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is seats with 1 reported complaint.
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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.
Remedy Status
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.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LEXUS GX 470. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS SEEMED TO MOVE BACKWARD AND FORWARD. SUDDENLY BOTH SEAT BOLTS LOOSENED WITHOUT WARNING. HE PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT...
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View Full Complaint LogThe strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2009 Lexus models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
The 2009 Lexus GX has 1 recall recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 1 owner-reported complaint for the 2009 Lexus GX.
NHTSA has not published a safety rating for the 2009 Lexus GX.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2009 Lexus GX are seats (1 reports).
Yes. NHTSA has 1 recall on record for the 2009 Lexus GX. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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