2008 Lexus RX350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Lexus RX350, and owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Lexus RX350. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
126 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Lexus RX350 have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,692 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 21 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. The contact stated that the automatic trunk door closed down on a family member without warning. There was no injury. The failure occurred several times with t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 19, 2019 · Structure
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus rx350. While reversing, the vehicle spontaneously accelerated and crashed into three trees. The steering wheel became uncontrollable/inoperable and the brake pedal wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 11, 2019 · Vehicle speed control
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 RX350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 167 |
| 2008 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 126 |
| 2009 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 94 |
| 2011 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 30 |
| 2012 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 33 |
| 2013 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 29 |
| 2014 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 42 |
| 2016 Lexus RX350 | 3 | 58 |
| 2017 Lexus RX350 | 3 | 46 |
| 2018 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 18 |
| 2019 Lexus RX350 | 3 | 31 |
| 2020 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 Lexus RX350 | 1 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2008 Lexus RX350
How do I know if my 2008 Lexus RX350 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.
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.
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.
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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.