2009 Lexus ES Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Lexus ES recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2009 Lexus ES.

Most common 2009 Lexus ES problems

Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	14
Vehicle Speed Control	3
Structure	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Electrical System	2
Suspension	1
Equipment	1
Visibility/Wiper	1
Service Brakes	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2025-10-29, Electrical System
Experienced unintended acceleration when pulling into a parking space. My vehicle went over the curb and into a ditch. The bushes and embankment of the ditch stopped the vehicle. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of a problem.

2025-10-27, Electrical System
On Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at approximately 11:50 am, my vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. I was pulling into a parking spot and suddenly accelerated and jump the barrier into a ditch. Luckly there were bushes to stop me. I was standing on the brake. There were no prior indications there was an issue.

2025-01-02, Vehicle Speed Control
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently accelerated upon releasing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that recently upon entering the garage, the vehicle suddenly accelerated after releasing the brake pedal, almost causing the vehicle to crash into the residence. The struck other materials inside the garage, causing front-end damages to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle had already been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V388000 (Vehicle Speed Control). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The fa

2024-06-18, Structure
The contact owns a 2009 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that the dashboard had become sticky and had started to melt. Over time, the contact stated that glare had started to reflect from the windshield onto the dashboard, obstructing visibility while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was acknowledged that the defect was a known failure. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed the contact that the Extended Warranty coverage had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

2023-06-29, Unknown Or Other
Dashboard is sticky, shiny, and melting from the heat. All lint, dust and cloth sticks to the sticky dashboard. Shiny dashboards can pose safety hazards that affect visibility with a glare bouncing off the windshield, and overall health issues since melted dashboards can emit harmful odors. Lexus is saying their Customer Support Program ZLZ expired in 2021. I never received any mail from them about this program even though they claim they mailed it to me in 2018. I have been having my vehicle serviced at Longo Lexus since 2009, with the last maintenance service done on 6/21/23, and the dealership just noted this problem sticky dashboard issue to me, after the Lexus customer support prog

2009 Lexus ES questions

Does the 2009 Lexus ES have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2009 Lexus ES at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus ES?

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (14), Vehicle Speed Control (3), Structure (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Lexus ES has been fixed?

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