CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Lexus LS 460 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (31 reports).
2Recalls
79Owner complaints
5Crashes reported
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2008 Lexus LS 460 recalls
Most common 2008 Lexus LS 460 problems
Problem areas named in the 79 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 |
| Structure | 7 |
| Power Train | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Visibility | 3 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the message "VSC Brake Malfunction. ABS Needs Services. Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the extended warranty coverage for the failure had expired. The failure mileage was 69,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle would erroneously start without anyone being near the vehicle with the starter button not being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact indicated that the starter had been replaced on four separate occasions for the same failure. In addition, while driving approximately 40 MPH, a message to "Turn Off Vehicle and Contact Dealer" was displayed and the brake pedal became difficult to depress causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be re
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that there was a shiny glare coming from the dashboard that obstructed his visibility. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the manufacturer's recall for the dashboard had expired in March 2021. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that a day after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that there were cracks on the instrument panel near the radio, and between the dashboard and passengerâs and driverâs side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic nor dealer. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
WHILE IN MOTION, BRAKES STARTED PULSATING AND "CLICKING", THEN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL GOT VERY FIRM AND HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA HAS RELEASED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT MY VEHICLE IS JUST BEYOND THE 10YR/150K MILE PERIOD. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY MATTER AND NHTSA SHOULD HAVE WORKED WITH TOYOTA ON A SAFETY RECALL REMEDY. IF BRAKES FAIL, THE CONSUMERS WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR DIE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 60K MILES AND THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT!
2008 Lexus LS 460 questions
Does the 2008 Lexus LS 460 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS 460: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS 460?
Based on 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (31), Unknown Or Other (9), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lexus LS 460 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.
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