2009 Lexus IS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Lexus IS recalls

Most common 2009 Lexus IS problems

Problem areas named in the 40 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	10
Unknown Or Other	10
Visibility/Wiper	5
Air Bags	4
Structure	4
Engine	3
Exterior Lighting	3
Electrical System	3
Visibility	2
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1

What owners report

2026-03-12, Unknown Or Other
I am submitting this complaint regarding a safety concern with my Lexus IS 250. The dashboard in my vehicle is melting and has become extremely sticky, shiny, and reflective. As the material deteriorates, it creates significant glare on the windshield when sunlight hits the dashboard. This glare interferes with my visibility while driving and creates a potentially dangerous situation for myself, my family, and other drivers on the road. This issue is not merely cosmetic. The deteriorating dashboard material directly affects safe vehicle operation by impairing the driver’s ability to clearly see through the windshield, especially during daylight conditions when sunlight reflects off the da

2025-07-17, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact intended to purchase a 2009 Lexus IS 250. The contact stated while test-driving the vehicle, the contact drove to an Auto part store for diagnostic testing. It was then discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was not a sale. At the time the vehicle was test-driven, the vehicle mileage was 114,274, but it was discovered at the Auto parts store that the actual mileage was 198,000.

2025-07-11, Unknown Or Other
The dashboard is melting leather, as well as the inside door panels on all four doors that are leather. It burns my wife’s skin and my kids while leaving sticky black residue on our skins. It is melting so bad there are chunks missing from the leather from a simple rub.

2024-05-11, Visibility/Wiper
URGENT: MY DASH HAS MELTED ON MY-2009 LEXUS IS 350-CANNOT SEE TO DRIVE, MY 2009 LEXUS IS 350. IT IS GETTING TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE MELTING DASH BLOCKS VIEW OF ROAD DUE TO SHINING REFLECTION OF MELTING DASH IS ALL YOU CAN SEE IN MY WINDSHIELD WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR TO DRIVE. THIS IS GOING TO GET ME INTO AN ACCIDENT. YOU CANT SEE A CAR IF ITS MORE THAN 10FT IN FRONT OF YOU BECAUSE THE SHINY-MELTING-STICKY DASH ((REFLECTS ONTO MY WINDSHIELD; OF THE 2009 LEXUS IS 350-JTHBE262392017342 AND MAKES IT TOO DANGEROUS TO SEE TO DRIVE & IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE ANYTHING WHEN DRIVING ALL I CAN SEE IS (((A REFLECTION IN WINDSHIELD ONLY) OF MY : SHINY MELTING DASH -2009 LEXUS IS 350-I CANNOT DRIVE THIS LE

2023-06-15, Exterior Lighting
The headlamps on my car are and have been for quite awhile been hazy with the light unable to meet the safety standards the car is advertising. WIthout proper headlight I am not able to safely see the road ahead of me. There is no replacement or new headlamp avallable.

2009 Lexus IS questions

Does the 2009 Lexus IS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Lexus IS: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (10), Unknown Or Other (10), Visibility/Wiper (5).

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

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.