2008 Lexus GS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Lexus GS recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lexus GS.

Most common 2008 Lexus GS problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	4
Unknown Or Other	4
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Steering	1
Service Brakes	1
Visibility	1
Electrical System	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2026-10-28, Electrical System
Formal safety defect filing regarding critical component fluid migration on the 2008 Lexus GS 460 platform. Severe engine or transmission oil capillary forces wick fluid directly through the sealed electrical wiring harness sheath, migrating past factory gaskets and pooling inside the main transmission wire connector plug housing. This structural capillary defect completely floods the physical connector pins with fluid, creating terminal resistance variances and sudden communication drops between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU). This is an unpreventable factory design failure that creates immediate, unpredictable vehicle 'limp-mode' power drops during high

2024-12-27, Visibility
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the rearview mirror's reflective surface was fading, reducing rear-view visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.

2023-05-23, Engine
I am writing to file a complaint against Lexus Corporation regarding a significant safety issue with my vehicle. Despite NHTSA’s recall notice for defective engine valve springs installed in certain 2008 GS350 vehicles with a specified range of VIN numbers that includes my vehicle’s, Lexus still persevered my car is not applicable for the recall and refused to cover the necessary repair costs after identifying the root cause of my car’s engine failure to be a broken valve spring out of a total of 24, as was initially diagnosed by a local auto repair shop. Their negligence of timely contacting impacted vehicle’s owner and outright refusal to cover this critical recall repair cost is t

2021-05-17, Fuel/Propulsion System
2008 GS350 - 129k miles - 1 owner Looking for input on whether/how to proceed as this is now a multi-year problem (2019- 2021). My 2008 Lexus GS350 had the following recalls (All fuel and engine related): NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 18V432000; NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V647000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V020000; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 10V309000 Before the last fuel assembly recall work was out of warranty 2019, I started experiencing an extreme fuel odor after a decline AND each time car was started (noticeable only with windows down). No warning lights, system reported no issues. Independent mechanic found a leaking fuel injector (port on that side is "clean".) (Lexus dealerships found no issues). Replac

2021-05-07, Service Brakes
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM,VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM,TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

2008 Lexus GS questions

Does the 2008 Lexus GS have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lexus GS at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GS?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Unknown Or Other (4), Fuel/Propulsion System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lexus GS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.