2008 Lexus RX Hybrid Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, and owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2008 Lexus RX 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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Inverter (hybrid propulsion system)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.
57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA; 18 describe a crash. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 62,418 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 20 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 13, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 9, 2022 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Lexus RX (RX 350 2WD, RX 350 4WD, RX 400h 2WD, RX 400h 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–25 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–27 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic (variable gear ratios); Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus RX Hybrid model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX Hybrid model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 Lexus RX Hybrid | 5 | 154 |
| 2007 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 59 |
| 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 57 |
| 2010 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 8 |
| 2011 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid | 2 | 7 |
| 2017 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 10 |
| 2018 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 Lexus RX Hybrid | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 Lexus RX Hybrid | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Lexus RX Hybrid | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Lexus RX Hybrid | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid
How do I know if my 2008 Lexus RX 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid; 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 13V396000).
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.