2008 Lexus Gs 350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Suspension (3)
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Safety recalls (4)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2018-06-26 · campaign 18V432000 · 114,998 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-10-15 · campaign 14V647000 · 422,509 vehicles
Defect: 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 2013-09-04 · campaign 13V395000 · 101,584 vehicles
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loo
Risk: The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2010-07-06 · campaign 10V309000 · 138,874 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (140)
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.
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
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Radar 2021-11-10 · L-SB-0046-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: for proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. if a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the floor slope compensation procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the a
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
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What owners report
2018-11-26 · Engine · 143,000 mi“engine consumes excessive amounts of oil. car is burning 1 qt of oil per 1,000 miles. emissions standard do not allow for engine to burn this amount of oil , polluting the air. this amount of oil burning can cause a engine to lock -up with out warning.…”
2018-10-12 · Engine“brief engine knock/rattle noise at cold startup per tsb its a minor problem. that is not the case. this is a camshaft gear assembly defect , safety related and lexus is not fixing this problem when they know its there.…”
2018-08-28 · Engine“my vehicle is having an issue with oil consumption, after running it for 2000 miles after every engine oil (synthetic) and filter replacement, my vehicle engine oil level shows to be super low. no signs of leakage anywhere.…”
2018-07-14 · Engine · 172,299 mi“takata recall. when driving the 2008 lexus gs 350 4dr sedan stalls when the car is in motion, it is uncontrolable. for example when i'm at a red light and my foot is on the brake pedal and i press my foot gradually on the gas pedal when the light turns green. then car will stall for about 1 to 2 mintues, then will increase in speed. it's dangerous …”
2018-07-05 · Structure:body · 32,000 mi“ my rear view mirror looks scratched (the mirror coating inside the housing)and dis colored rear view mirror ; obvious defective mirror my rear view mirror is complete deteriorated to a point that it can no longer see any object in the mirror. it has become a safety issue …”
2017-12-05 · Unknown Or Other · 90,000 mi“mis firing vsc light is on with check engine light, i brought it to la blanc they change spark plugs the light went off and came back on the next day, i brought the back out to them they kept the car over night, mr. john said they can't find anything wrong with the car. i looked up the lexus gs 350 2008 theres 3 recalls on this car , piping,fitt…”
2017-01-13 · Structure:body · 💥 crash“on december 21,2015 there was a car that ran a red light and hit my car damaging the entire front end of my car. the airbag on my driver side deployed but not on my passenger side. my car was in motion going about 30mph on a city street and the guy that hit me was making a left turn.…”
2016-11-30 · Exterior Lighting · 90,000 mi“ condensation in the front drivers headlight made may light go out when traveling on highway. completely unable to see, because of "leveling" lights. i was able to avoid an accident by using my bright lights. i took to the dealer service and was told this is a common problem and that the lexus rx is already being recalled, but not my vehicle. …”
2016-07-21 · Engine · 84,000 mi“hey i did recall for my car after one months later engine was stall in motion. person who make investigation from headquarters lexus they can't tell me what is the problem whit car and after recall he telling me my car vin number showed its engine no recalls. my wife she drove this car whit my kids . thank nothing happen. in my opinion delear lexus…”
2016-03-08 · Vehicle Speed Control · 160,246 mi · 💥 crash“contact is owner of 2008 gs 350 lexus. while attempting to turn the vehicle into a parking space @ approximately 15 mph -- the vehicle accelerated suddenly on it's on without warning. vehicle hit an embankment & vehicle bounced back/forth on the embankment, causing substantial neck pain for both the driver and passengers. pressing the brake pedal …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.