YearToAvoid

2009 Lexus GX Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2009 Lexus GX has a complaint index of 0, the lowest of all 21 model years covered, with zero complaints logged and just one recall on file. Among GX years, 2009 ranks as the least complained-about.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#21 of 21 GX years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
0
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
—
Best nearby year
2006
rated Good

Top 2009 Lexus GX problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

No component data.

2009 Lexus GX recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 09V234000Jun 25, 2009Other2,204 vehicles

    Equipment:other:labels

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 sienna and 2009 lexus gx passenger vehicles. The vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading information label and the gvwr on the certification label is insufficient for certain vehicles. Some vehicles were accessorized through vehicle processing centers and had accessories installed that caused the vehicle to exceed the gvwr value. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no 110, "tire selection and rims," and 49 cfr part 567.

    Risk: The gvwr is insufficient for the load carrying capacity of the vehicles.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners instructing them to return their vehicle to a toyota or lexus dealer for an exchange of the certification label and the tire and loading information label, an installation of the load carrying capacity modification label, if necessary, and a correction to the owner's manual. This remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 10, 2009. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371.

2009 compared with other GX years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Caution55120—
2008No verdict2520—
2009No verdict001—
2010Caution6570—
2011Avoid80110—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2009 Lexus GX reliable?
NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 0 for the 2009 GX, ranking it 21st out of 21 model years for reported problems, the best showing in the lineup.
Does the 2009 Lexus GX have any recalls?
NHTSA lists one recall for the 2009 GX, covering incorrect tire capacity and GVWR label information; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
What problems do owners report with the 2009 Lexus GX?
NHTSA has no logged complaints for the 2009 GX, so no specific problem area stands out.
How does the 2009 GX compare to the 2011 and 2014 GX?
The 2011 GX (complaint index 80) and 2014 GX (complaint index 85) both carry Avoid verdicts, while the 2009 GX has a complaint index of 0 and no verdict cap from recalls.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.