Engine repair for a 2009 Lexus LS
Engine repair for the 2009 Lexus LS: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2009 Lexus LS for engine repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2009 Lexus LS: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.0 L | 4.6 L | 4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 22 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,900 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $4,340 | $4,586 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2009 Lexus LS
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (11), engine (5) and electrical system (3). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V647000 | 2014-10-15 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,... |
| 10V218000 | 2010-05-21 | steering:electric power assist system | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 LEXUS LS460 AND LS600 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 20, 2009 THROUGH MAY 13, 2010. A PROGRAMMING CHANGE OF THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM CAN CAUSE IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Engine repair: how we help
For engine work on the 2009 Lexus LS, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your car, your notes
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the LS. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Under the hood: the 5.0L 8-cylinder hybrid and all-wheel drive.
What to send us
We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A rental while you wait
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. We collect the rental when your car is back. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Between shop visits
Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Want a price?
Send a request: the car, the problem and when suits you.
Request engine repair
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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