Model year
2009 Lexus LX
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name LX for 2009. Under the matched name LX570, NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 4 complaints (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for LX570 are SEAT BELTS (1), SEATS (1), SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $5,850, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 6 complaints
- 2001 5 complaints
- 2002 5 complaints
- 2003 2 complaints
- 2004 6 complaints
- 2005 1 complaints
- 2006 6 complaints
- 2007 1 complaints
- 2008 3 complaints
- 2009 4 complaints
- 2010 2 complaints
- 2011 1 complaints
- 2013 3 complaints
- 2014 0 complaints
- 2015 0 complaints
- 2016 2 complaints
- 2017 1 complaints
- 2018 2 complaints
- 2019 1 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 0 complaints
- 2022 5 complaints
- 2023 13 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2009. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| LX570 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Recalls for LX570
18V887000 · Dec 13, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION; SEAT BELTS:FRONT
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…
17V548000 · Aug 31, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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…
11V113000 · Feb 24, 2011
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
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.
Complaints for LX570
4 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for LX570
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ10003 | Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | Feb 16, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 570 · 5.7L · Automatic (S6) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 12 | 18 | 14 | — | — | $5,850 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2009 Lexus LX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.