2008 Lexus LS460L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS460L years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Lexus LS460L. That ranks 2nd out of 4 LS460L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 18%), typically at around 114,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Lexus LS460L 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 | 2 | 18% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 18% | 48,890 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | 60,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 9% | 48,890 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 83,527 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 9% | 48,890 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 9% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Lexus LS460L 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.
In may 2017 i replaced rear brakes but the "squawk" noise when releasing the brake pedal persisted. On 6-8-17 i returned to lexus wh dealer (customer # 171829) and the tech requested a test ride. At the curb, i engaged brake, and tech saw the abs brake light. He immediately diagnosed the brake…
2008 lexus ls460l. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to potential fuel pressure sensor leak recall notice and navigation system issues. *smd the consumer discovered the navigation system was inoperative after having a recall performed. The consumer stated the navigation system was in…
The "starter" on my 2008 lexus ls 460 l failed after only 7 years and 114k miles of service. It is unfathomable and unconscionable that the "starter" should fail in 7 years at 114k miles on any vehicle; leaving me with a $1,900 financial burden for the repair job. It is my understanding that a…
The interior of car is melting, sticky to touch, and cracking. Lexus will only replace if i make contribution of $3000+. *tr
Tl- the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460l. The contact stated that the manufacturer had acknowledged that there was malfunction that occurred with the remedy for nhtsa campaign:10v309000(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer then contacted the dealer in order to re recall 150 vehicles to…
Other Lexus LS460L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 LS460L | 7 | 2 |
| 2009 LS460L | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 11 | 2 |
| 2007 LS460L | 20 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460L?
Owners most often report engine, equipment, service brakes problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lexus LS460L?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Lexus LS460L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS460L model years, the 2008 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.