2009 Lexus LX570 recalls and problems

The 2009 Lexus LX570 has 3 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Lexus LX570 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Lexus LX570 recalls

Recall 18V-887: Seat Belts, Air Bags

Reported Dec 13, 2018 · 89,740 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

Recall 17V-548: Air Bags

Reported Aug 31, 2017 · 21 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

Recall 11V-113: Vehicle Speed Control

Reported Feb 24, 2011 · 1,363,244 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

2009 Lexus LX570 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Seat Belts	1
Seats	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2009 Lexus LX570 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 35,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2012

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 malfunction. The contact then engaged the safety brake as the vehicle coasted it to a stop. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed as the brake pads and rotors being worn and a lack of brake fluid.the contact stated that the he had been keeping up with the recommended maintenance of the vehicle. The…

Seats · reported Dec 30, 2010

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 child restraint. The vehicle bench seat in the second row had leather interior. The design of the vehicle seat cushion includes a substantial rounded cushion that protrudes forward at the vehicle seat bight. This substantial thickness of mfg designed padding interferes significantly with the…

Seat Belts · at 15,000 miles · reported Dec 20, 2010

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 ceiling latch. We were very fortunate to stop a passing car, retrieve a pair of scissors and cut the belt to free my son. He was on the verge of passing out from lack of oxygen. The paramedics took him the to the er, where they detected a rash around his face and neck that is common with strangulation.…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 20,000 miles · reported Aug 18, 2010

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 vehicle would not stop until the ignition was turned off. Upon examination, the contact wanted to make note that the failure did not involve the floor mats. The police appeared on the scene to assist with pushing the vehicle off the roadway. The vehicle was neither examined for the cause of failure nor…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Lexus LX570 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Lexus LX570: 18V-887 (seat belts, air bags), 17V-548 (air bags), 11V-113 (vehicle speed control). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Lexus LX570?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (1 reports), followed by seat belts (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.