2008 Lexus LS460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS460 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus LS460. That is the most of any LS460 model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (31 complaints, 39%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 79owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus LS460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 31 | 39% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 11% | 82,416 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 9% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 9% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 6% | 30,700 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 5% | 55,750 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 4% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 4% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 4% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 1,319 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | 112,600 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 5 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 150 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 14,965 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus LS460 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Other Lexus LS460 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 LS460 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 LS460 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 LS460 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 LS460 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 LS460 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 LS460 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 LS460 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 LS460 | 17 | 2 |
| 2009 LS460 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 | 79 | 2 |
| 2007 LS460 | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460?
Owners most often report service brakes, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus LS460?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Lexus LS460 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS460 model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.