2008 Lexus LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Lexus LS recalls

Most common 2008 Lexus LS problems

Problem areas named in the 43 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	17
Unknown Or Other	11
Structure	5
Vehicle Speed Control	5
Engine	4
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	4
Electrical System	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Visibility	1

What owners report

2026-05-05, Engine
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

2026-01-14, Unknown Or Other
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 safely pull off the road. Near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. At the time of purchase there were no warning lights illuminated, but immediately after the shutdown multiple warning lights illuminated (including brake/ABS/stability-related warnings as documented by an independent service center). The vehicle was inspected the next day by an independent service center, which documented multiple diagnostic trouble codes across major systems

2025-04-11, Service Brakes
I am speaking on behalf of my [XXX] mother who owns the car. Summarily, we took the car to two Lexus Service Repair shops (i.e. one in Glendale and one in Longo, El Monte). On [XXX], we the brake and tire sensor lights came on. We first took it to Lexus of Glendale. The diagnosis and estimate was to cover these items: tire sensors, brake sensor, brake pads, air filters, oil change, and nav system to fix the defrost buttons, the DVD software for the nav system, and anything that would cause the brake/ABS emergency light and tire pressure lights to come on. Prior to that, we replaced all 4 tires, upper and lower suspension arms, air filters, fuses, alignment, etc. Both lights (tire sensors an

2024-12-19, Service Brakes
I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i slowed down when i came around the corner to a full stop that’s when i had my tow guy grab the car and drop me and the car home

2024-11-28, Service Brakes
I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by Lexus Manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. Despite repeated attempts to resolve this matter, Lexus has failed to provide a lasting solution or accept responsibility for this critical defect. I have taken my vehicle to multiple authorized dealers, all of whom confirmed the issue and recommended contacting the manufacturer. Following this advice, I reached out to Lexus Manufacturer directly, only to be met with evasive responses, deflection, and an utter lack of action. Issue

2008 Lexus LS questions

Does the 2008 Lexus LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Lexus LS: Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (17), Unknown Or Other (11), Structure (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lexus LS 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.