The 2009 Lexus GS 350 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 639,091 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
ENGINE13V3950002013-09-04101,584 affected
Defect
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011.…
Consequence
The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
2
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
2
2crashes
ENGINE
1
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1crashes
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs 350. When accelerating, the contact detected an abnormal odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 18v432000 (fuel system, gasoline) at the end of august 2018, but continued to…”
“2009 lexus gs 350. Consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably. He applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by putting the transmission gear into neutral. Fortunately, there was…”
“2009 lexus gs 350. Consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably. He applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by putting the transmission gear into neutral. Fortunately, there was…”
“2009 lexus gs 350. Consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably. He applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by putting the transmission gear into neutral. Fortunately, there was…”
“2009 lexus gs350. Consumer states that cruise control does not work when going up or down a hill or incline. *kb the dealer informed the consumer that was the way the cruise control worked on the vehicle and it would not work while going up or down a hill, but the vehicle would accelerate or…”
“2009 lexus gs 350. Consumer states unintended acceleration on several occasions. *tgw the consumer stated the first time he experienced sudden acceleration, he was pulling out of his driveway, when the vehicle surged forward uncontrollably. He applied the brake, but could only stop the vehicle by…”
“Lexus gs350: experiencing ongoing engine knocking noises during startup, idle, and stop light situations. Dealer service assured that it was normal operation, however the noises did not come until about 9500 miles. It does not sound normal.”
“Lexus gs350: experiencing ongoing engine knocking noises during startup, idle, and stop light situations. Dealer service assured that it was normal operation, however the noises did not come until about 9500 miles. It does not sound normal.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2009 Lexus GS 350 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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