Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Lexus IS 350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Lexus IS 350 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V741000 Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V432000 Fuel Diaphragm Cracks may cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V024000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V006000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V340000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V647000 Fuel Leak at Fuel Pressure Sensor/Fuel Pipe NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V395000 Variable-Valve Timing System NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V030000 Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Lexus IS 350 has eight recalls, mostly for airbag and fuel system issues, but only three complaints. The low number of complaints indicates limited evidence of systemic issues beyond recalls.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| Fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$750 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad inspections
- Tire rotations
- Cooling system check
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Airbag light warnings
- Unresponsive brakes
- Wiper malfunction
- Engine warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Lexus IS 350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.