Lexus Gs350 2009
Model Gs350 made in 2009 by Lexus got 21 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2009
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| LSB-0015-10 | 02/04/2010 | 10034245 | Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des | 10/29/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| LSB-0004-10 | 01/14/2010 | 10033626 | Lexus: some vehicles equipped with a 2gr-fse or 4gr-fse engine may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs)-p0128-coolant thermostat (coolant thermostat below thermostat regulating temper | 08/30/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| LSB-0024-11 | 04/28/2011 | 10038952 | Toyota lexus: the malfunction light is on with a trouble code present. this is a charcoal cansiter problem. *rm | 06/28/2011 | |
| LSB-0024-11 | 04/28/2011 | 10038952 | Ready | 06/28/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| L-SB-0012-11 | 03/17/2011 | 10037567 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| L-SB-0012-11 | 03/17/2011 | 10037567 | Lexus: there may be a whine noise when travelling around 60mph. 2007-2010 gs models. there is a procedure to address the condition. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Toyota: transmission or park/neutral switch installation information. *rm | 07/11/2011 | |
| LSB-0030-11 | 05/31/2011 | 10039124 | Ready | 07/11/2011 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| L-SB-0015-11 | 03/23/2011 | 10037564 | Lexus: steering will be notchy or will not smoothly self-center when on the highway. there is a repair procedure. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| L-SB-0015-11 | 03/23/2011 | 10037564 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| L-SB-0023-08 | 04/21/2008 | 10024907 | Floor mat installation during pre-delivery service. *nj | 06/06/2008 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||||
| LSB-0059-12 | 07/10/2012 | 10045639 | Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is | 09/12/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 9500 | ||
| 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. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 1200 | 1 | 10/26/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs350. the headlights are shining too low to the ground. the farthest they shine is 15 feet in front him while driving at night. the dealer stated that they have been adjusted as far as they can within the nhtsa specifications. the failure mileage was 1,200. updated 02/1710 *bf updated 02/19/10.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 9500 | ||
| 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. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 03/22/2010 | 6224 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs350 equipped with dunlop sport p225/50/r17 tires. the contact noticed that the front passenger and rear drivers side tires displayed blisters on the sidewalls. the dealer stated that the tires needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. the tires were not replaced when the complaint was filed. the failure and current mileages were 6,224. the vin and dot numbers were unavailable when the complaint was filed. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 1 | 11/01/2009 | |
| 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 decelerate depending upon whether the vehicle was traveling up or down an incline. the consumer stated on three occasions, when the brake pedal was released the vehicle accelerated before contact was made with the gas pedal. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 1 | 11/01/2009 | |
| 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 decelerate depending upon whether the vehicle was traveling up or down an incline. the consumer stated on three occasions, while driving, when the brake pedal was released the vehicle accelerated before contact was made with the gas pedal. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | |||
| 09/01/2010 | 3 | ||
| 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 putting the gear into neutral. fortunately, there was adequate space and time to take action and avoid an accident. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the second event took place nearly a year later, as the consumer was pulling into a parking space, when the vehicle suddenly surged forward uncontrollably. the consumer did not have time or adequate space and consequently, he struck a bike rack and several bicycles. a police report was filed. the third event happened less than 24 hours after picking the vehicle up from the repair shop. the consumer was braking to slow down as he was coming off a bridge ramp. about two-thirds of the way down, the vehicle began to surge once more. he inadvertently stuck the side of an unoccupied parked truck to avoid rear-ending a car waiting the turn of a traffic light. the police report stated the problem was due to a defective accelerator pedal. the consumer stated he paid an early termination fee of $3,000 and returned the vehicle to lexus. *jb | |||
| 02/14/2010 | 2000 | 1 | 08/23/2009 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 lexus gs 350. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked it accelerated and crashed into a garage. the contact called the police and a report was filed. no one was injured. the front passenger side of the vehicle was damaged. the air bags did not deploy. the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was the cause of the crash. the failure mileage was 2,000. updated 3/17/10 *cn updated 06/14/10.*jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | MISSION VIEJO | 92692 | SOUTH COUNTY LEXUS | 877-360-2970 |
| CA | WESTLAKE VILLAGE | LEXUS OF THOUSANDS OAKS | ||
| CT | EAST HARTFORD | 06108 | HOFFMAN LEXUS | 860-525-3987 |