2008 Lexus GS Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system) and delivery (fuel system)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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, 2010. Due to…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 102,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2021 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus GS 450 Hybrid. The contact stated that after his vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle, the check engine light was illuminated and the vehicle was not able to start.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 5, 2022 · Hybrid propulsion system
“The contact's wife owns a 2008 Lexus GS 450H. The contact stated while attempting to park and depressing on the brake pedal but the vehicle accelerated independently and hit a lamp post. The contact s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 17, 2021 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Lexus GS (GS 350, GS 350 AWD, GS 450h, GS 460). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 20–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–22 / 24–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars, Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.5/4.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus GS Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GS Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Lexus GS Hybrid | 2 | 8 |
| 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 Lexus GS Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Lexus GS Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 Lexus GS Hybrid | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Lexus GS Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Lexus GS Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Lexus GS Hybrid | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid
How do I know if my 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 14V647000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.