2008 Lexus Es350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (163) · Vehicle Speed Control (29) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (10)
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77 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-10-17 · campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2017-01-09 · campaign 17V006000 · 577,875 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless inclu
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 1, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331, or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), H0A (Toyota Zone C), G
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-23 · campaign 16V340000 · 1,754,517 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto R
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for f
Service bulletins (174)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain tak
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
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What owners report
2022-12-23 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 49,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 lexus es350. the contact stated that the tpms warning light showed that the tire pressure was low. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired. while attempting to reverse out of a parking lot, the vehicle independently accelerated forward at 60 mph. the contact was able to maneuver the vehicle out of the parki…”
2020-04-21 · Visibility/Wiper“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus es350. the contact stated that the dashboard was melted and there was a glare on the front windshield. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact called hennessy lexus of gwinnett (3383 satellite blvd, duluth, ga 30096 (770) 680-1000) but was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact was informed the warrant…”
2019-05-17 · Unknown Or Other“i recently just found out that my dashboard melt, and sticky. if i'm driving in the sun , the reflection of the sun caused the blindspot that i could not see. also, the stickiness is causing the smell and it's not healthy.…”
2019-05-07 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“the dashboard was melting, i called the lexus corp today and found out that the warranty has expired since last year but i just discovered the problem last sunday.…”
2019-04-19 · Unknown Or Other · 137,000 mi“trunk release button that allows trunk to be opened melted. not sure what caused the rubber button to melt and render the release of the trunk inoperable. car was never subjected to chemicals or undue heat. something caused the button to melt after a period of time. possible fire hazard if not replaced? the car is kept year round in new jersey a…”
2019-03-14 · Structure:body · 118,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus es350. the contact stated that the dashboard was fractured and melted. the fracture began from the passenger side to the ignition area. the dashboard was broken into pieces and exposed the ignition, which caused the key to be loose. the contact spoke with sterling mccall lexus (10025 southwest freeway, houston, tx …”
2019-02-18 · Electrical System · 27,888 mi“battery failed to discharge in numerous occasions (stationary-parked at my residence-28,012 ml on this 2008 es 350), required triple aaa charge. lexus service center stated "i needed a new battery & alternator." i had the alternator & battery replaced on 12/15/2018 (not cheap). then on 02/17/2019, i had the exact same problem, battery not disch…”
2018-12-07 · Structure:body · 120,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus es350. due to the glare of the sun, the dashboard melted and become very sticky. the vehicle was taken to chatham parkway lexus (located at 1120 chatham pkwy, savannah, ga 31405, (912) 213-0005) for a routine oil service and the contact informed them of the dashboard. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the …”
2018-08-10 · Air Bags“i keep getting mail about the recall and have spoke to lexus several times in the past 2 years about the takata airbags each times someone tells me something different but there is no lexus dealer in my city and the closest is over 100 miles away in which i don't have money to take a trip. i'm worried about this situation because now they say don't…”
2018-06-02 · Visibility/Wiper · 150,000 mi“the top of the dash is sticky, almost like it's melting, causing a shiny glare to reflect off the bash and windshield making it difficult to see, especially in direct sunlight. ive owned the car since 2010 and it's steadily worsened overtime. it became an immediate safety concern back in march as the weather became warmer.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.