2008 Lexus GS450H Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GS450H years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus GS450H. That ranks 2nd out of 7 GS450H model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 20%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
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- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus GS450H problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 172,606 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 20% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 20% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus GS450H recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I am the owner of a lexus 2008 gs450h and take excellent care of my vehicle. On june 10, 2017, i took my car to the lexus of roseville dealership in roseville, california for the 80k mile servicing.. No other work was performed on my vehicle between june 10 - august 29, 2017 and no one was even…
I own a 2008 lexus gs 450h. I recently (march 2018) had an issue with my car that i need to share with the nhtsa. When starting my car, i noticed the smell of gasoline while sitting in the driver's seat. I knew something was obviously wrong. I took my car to the nearest auto shop where they…
As i was accelerating from a traffic light, i heard a pop and lost all power to car. I rolled over to side of street, while noticing smoke coming from engine compartment on passenger side. Opened hood and saw a fire by engine wall. I had a couple of bottles of water with me. I pored water on fire…
My vehicle has been diagnosed with a faulty abs actuator. This has made braking hard, sometimes unresponsive, and disables the abs. I took it to the lexus dealership where this was confirmed and i was quoted over $4,000 to repair this issue. I called lexus corporate to work out a deal, however they…
Car suddenly accelerated rapidly from very slow speed in hybrid mode when in process of stopping to park behind another car on friends property, resulting ramming car ahead.
Other Lexus GS450H years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 GS450H | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 GS450H | 15 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus GS450H?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus GS450H?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Lexus GS450H a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS450H model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.