2008 Lexus Gs460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Traction Control System (1) · Service Brakes (1)
Safety recalls (2)
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 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 (106)
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
2016-01-04 · Service Brakes · 70,000 mi“october 2015 had brakes replace do to bad front pads/rotors at flow lexus. drove around for several weeks to break in brakes. everytime i depressed brakes 90% of time heard metal to metal loud scrapping noise on the right side and i was in motion. january 4,2016 took auto back to flow lexus. brakes retested, lubricant and flow lexus stated could no…”
2016-01-02 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi“on two occasions my gs460 lexus in stationary mode would not start. on 1st occasion towed to flow lexus which was charged for approximately $65.00. the 2nd time four months later i was pumping gas at sam's and the car battery went dead. a customer gave me a boost. i called flow lexus they said to have it towed and to replace battery for $200.00. i …”
2015-03-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 50,000 mi“my cars stereo sound system has allot of static done some research and have come to a conclusion that its a fault from manufacturers as many customers have the same issues with their mark levinson speakers where the foam around the speakers falling apart. another issue is with the vsc issue where it comes on dash error and shut the traction control…”
2010-12-20 · Traction Control System · 19,000 mi · 💥 crash“i have a 2008 lexus gs460 which was having issues with not starting, on two occasions it needed to be jump started, on the second occasion after being jumped, i was advised to drive to the lexus dealer to have it checked out again. as before, there were many "dummy" lights lit up on the dash board, one of which was the traction control light which…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.