Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Lexus IS F
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Lexus IS F has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint 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 #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 #13V030000 Wiper Arm May Loosen NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 1 complaint
Above average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$6,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Lexus IS F exhibits above-average reliability with minimal recalls and complaints, mostly centered around the airbag system. The lack of widespread serious issues suggests dependable performance and ownership experience over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbag inflator | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| Wiper nuts | 60,000–90,000 miles | $50–$150 | common |
| Fuel lines | 80,000–110,000 miles | $300–$700 | 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 change
- Brake fluid change
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system flush
- Engine air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Excessive fuel smell
- Loose wiper arms
- Unusual engine noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Lexus IS F at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.