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2009 Lexus GS460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2009 GS460.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2009 Lexus GS460 is a passenger‑car model that employs a 9‑quart oil capacity with recommended 5W‑20 or 0W‑20 API viscosity. It is mated to an Automatic (S8) transmission and achieves EPA fuel‑economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. During its model year the vehicle recorded ten total owner complaints, the most frequent concerning vehicle speed control, and it was subject to three recall campaigns, placing the 2009 GS460 within the model’s broader reliability history as a vehicle with a relatively low complaint volume but a notable focus on speed‑control concerns.

Model year2011201020092008

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780138041
Fuel filter2330031140
Spark plug9091901249
Front wiper blades8521233231 alt 8522233241
Serpentine belt9091602637
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713907010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 API engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity9 qt
Transfer Case Fluid75W-85 · GL-5
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.5 Pints

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts35 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub214 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.10-1.32 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.11 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test17 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature176-183 °F
Injector Primary Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine Compression142-203 PSI. 15 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle58 ft-lbs / 40 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket18 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.181 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.181 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.063 in / 0.65 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs at 120,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 120,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2009, the Lexus GS460 had no federal complaints or recalls recorded, which places it on the low end of the trend for the generation. 2010 saw a single complaint and recall, while 2011 experienced a slight uptick to three complaints and one recall, indicating a modest rise in issues after 2009. The target year’s top complaint areas—Vehicle Speed Control (3), Service Brakes (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1), and Engine (1)—are all single‑digit, and the vehicle had three crash complaints but no fire complaints, suggesting relatively minor safety concerns. Compared to the adjacent years, 2009’s lack of federal complaints and recalls implies a cleaner safety record. Therefore, 2009 represents a good year to consider buying this model, provided you verify that the specific complaint areas are not present in the individual vehicle you inspect.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
172
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
10
Owner complaints
3 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 10 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Vehicle Speed Control3
Service Brakes1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine1
Power Train,Service Brakes,Engine1
Engine & Engine Cooling,Power Train1
Tires1
Exterior Lighting1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 172 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-242024-06-21StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-242024-06-21StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2009 GS460 take?

9 qt of 5W-20 API 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2009 GS460 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GS460 get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.