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2008 Lexus IS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 2008 Lexus IS, and owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
102
owner complaints to NHTSA
4 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
20–24
MPG combined (EPA)

3 safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus IS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Delivery (fuel system)

    NHTSA 11V029000 Reported 244,779 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel…

  2. Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 09V388000 Reported 4,445,056 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

    Remedy: Toyota filed an amended defect report on november 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address…

  3. Engine and engine cooling

    NHTSA 09V020000 Reported 214,570 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

102 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Lexus IS have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 82,846 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 19 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 Issue: Excessive oil consumption and fuel/exhaust odor I am experiencing what I believe is excessive oil consumption with my 2008 Lexus IS350. I’ve had to regularly add oil b”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 17, 2025 · Engine

“The dashboard is melting and makes a glare on the windshield making it hard to see the dashboard is melting and sticky also on the door panels I almost crashed when I couldn’t see due to the glare of”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 15, 2024 · Structure

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Lexus IS (IS 250, IS 250 AWD, IS 350). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined20–24 mpg
City / Highway18–21 / 25–29
FuelPremium
EPA classSubcompact Cars
Engine6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6); Manual 6-spd

Compare Lexus IS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus IS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1999 Lexus IS01
2001 Lexus IS01
2002 Lexus IS012
2003 Lexus IS012
2004 Lexus IS010
2005 Lexus IS012
2006 Lexus IS7143
2007 Lexus IS3122
2008 Lexus IS3102
2009 Lexus IS240
2010 Lexus IS140
2011 Lexus IS015
2012 Lexus IS018
2013 Lexus IS09
2014 Lexus IS012
2015 Lexus IS09
2016 Lexus IS02
2017 Lexus IS011
2018 Lexus IS03
2019 Lexus IS02
2020 Lexus IS06
2021 Lexus IS02
2022 Lexus IS14
2023 Lexus IS05
2024 Lexus IS01
2025 Lexus IS01
2026 Lexus IS01

Checking a specific 2008 Lexus IS

How do I know if my 2008 Lexus IS 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2008 Lexus IS; 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 09V020000).

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

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.