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2008 Lexus LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2008 Lexus LS, and owners have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

1
safety recall
43
owner complaints to NHTSA
0 / 1
complaints citing a crash / fire
19–21
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2008 Lexus LS

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

  1. 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.

43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2008 Lexus LS have filed 43 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 87,930 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 9 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 5, 2026 · Engine

“Purchased a used 2008 Lexus LS460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 14, 2026 · Unknown or other

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2008 Lexus LS (LS 460, LS 460 L, LS 600h L). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined19–21 mpg
City / Highway16–20 / 22–24
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.6/5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Compare Lexus LS model years

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

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 Lexus LS04
1995 Lexus LS02
1996 Lexus LS01
1997 Lexus LS01
1998 Lexus LS02
1999 Lexus LS03
2000 Lexus LS01
2001 Lexus LS03
2002 Lexus LS07
2003 Lexus LS01
2004 Lexus LS18
2005 Lexus LS15
2006 Lexus LS117
2007 Lexus LS145
2008 Lexus LS143
2009 Lexus LS013
2010 Lexus LS08
2011 Lexus LS09
2012 Lexus LS05
2013 Lexus LS05
2014 Lexus LS03
2015 Lexus LS03
2016 Lexus LS05
2018 Lexus LS214
2019 Lexus LS11
2020 Lexus LS10
2021 Lexus LS15
2023 Lexus LS21
2024 Lexus LS20
2025 Lexus LS21

Checking a specific 2008 Lexus LS

How do I know if my 2008 Lexus LS 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Lexus LS; your car may already have been repaired under it.

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.