2008 Lexus RX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Lexus RX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Lexus RX.

Most common 2008 Lexus RX problems

Problem areas named in the 70 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	15
Service Brakes	15
Unknown Or Other	13
Structure	7
Air Bags	6
Steering	5
Power Train	5
Electrical System	5
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Exterior Lighting	3

What owners report

2026-08-05, Exterior Lighting
1. Ignition System: While driving the key in the ignition lock came out loose! Exremely frightened and managed to pull the car over to a driveway. But, the car could NOT be stoped using the key fob. Key will not work to stop the engine. Very unusual and unexpected incidence. 2. Lighting system switch: Suddenly the knob of the light switch came out loose with a plastic shaft and will not turn on the light. Very unsafe while driving and it became dark due to storm and rain, and I wanted to turn the headlights for safety. I beleive it is a manufaturing defect and causes severe safety issue.

2026-06-13, Vehicle Speed Control
Dear Sir or Madam. My name is [XXX], [XXX], [XXX] living in [XXX]. I bought my 2008 Lexus RX400h car, used, in 2014 at a non-Lexus dealership in the [XXX] where I used to live. My Lexus VIN is: [XXX]. I've been satisfied with the car..until today. The car had been running smoothly forever, and this morning while I was driving I came to a stop (red light) and the car suddenly shut down completely, including the loss of lights, and the whole dashboard went dark. Other cars behind me were honking their horns. I could not even turn on the hazard lights. After 1-2 minutes, all of the lights/warnings started coming on one after the other. I started the car again and run around three different er

2026-04-15, Service Brakes
While trying to leave my driveway my brakes went out almost causing me to go through a pasture fence. On the dash board popped up ABS and VSC warning. Now the module and regulator is making a horrible sound. And clicks

2025-08-21, Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Lexus RX 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 114,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Owner’s Title was 265,000 based on a Carfax Report. After speaking to the son of the former owner, the contact was informed that the last known mileage was 278,000.

2025-07-18, Visibility/Wiper
While driving my 2008 Lexus RX 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of visibility. As a result, I was unable to see a nearby vehicle and collided with it while changing lanes. This appears to be a design flaw in the materials used in the door trim, which degrade and become sticky with heat and age, creating a serious safety hazard. This is not a cosmetic issue—it directly compromises driver visibility and safety.

2008 Lexus RX questions

Does the 2008 Lexus RX have any recalls?

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

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

Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (15), Service Brakes (15), Unknown Or Other (13).

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

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