The 2009 Lexus LS has 37 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are service brakes and engine. Owners most often flag ls460 generation:.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2009 Lexus LS vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 13 LS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 4 (2017) to 182 (2008). With 37 complaints, the 2009 LS sits abovethe model's median of 21.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep owner loyalty and satisfaction with the vehicle's core mission of providing unparalleled long-term comfort, refinement, and reliability.
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Compare every LS year side by side to see how 2009 ranks against the rest.