2008 Lexus Is F problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (7) · Engine (2) · Visibility/Wiper (1)
Safety recalls (5)
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
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.
Visibility/Wiper 2013-01-30 · campaign 13V030000 · 267,718 vehicles
Defect: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, through July 10, 2011. The nuts that fasten the wiper arms may be insufficiently torqued such that if the wiper arms are restricted by an external load, such as a buildup of heavy snow, one or both of
Risk: Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (145)
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
2020-04-17 · Power Train“per the forums and used fb groups, all isfs year models 2008-2014 are affected the valley plate leak due to the fact that toyota/lexus utilized the improper sealant and used the improper amount, leading to the heat exchanger leaking coolant once the original, inadequate sealant begins to disintegrate. this could cause a condition where the engine c…”
2019-05-24 · Unknown Or Other · 5 mi“can't see out of rear view mirror this is a safety issue almost backed up into something in the city and almost hit a car on highway changing lanes because mirror is cloudy.…”
2017-08-20 · Air Bags“"takata recall" - i received information from lexus in early 2017 stating that my vehicle was part of a recall due to faulty takata inflators. the statement showed that my vehicles airbag replacement due to the recall could be delayed because the airbags were put into categories based on the age of the vehicle and stating the chance of degradatio…”
2017-06-02 · Engine · 237,000 mi“airbag recall in incomplete and engine is knocking.…”
2017-03-14 · Air Bags“takata recall. we received a recall for this airbag on may 2016. fast forward to march 2017 and a remedy for this recall is finally available!! when i called my authorized lexus dealer in concord, ca i was told that i'll be put on a waiting list until the parts are available. i was told it could take 2-3 weeks. what's the point of advising their c…”
2017-01-19 · Air Bags“takata recall - it is taking too long for a remedy. i have had to use another car for several months. a fix was supposed to be available this month. how will i be compensated for expenses, mileage, and/or wear & tear on the other vehicle?…”
2016-09-20 · Air Bags · 88,850 mi“plug for knee airbag becomes loose and triggers airbag light. based on dealer feedback this is a wire harness plug issue and will cause the knee airbag to not inflate. this is a potential safety concern cause by a possible design/manufacturing defect.…”
2016-08-19 · Air Bags · 52,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus is f. the contact states that the air bag warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) was received in may 2016. after contacting the dealer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were s…”
2016-07-08 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lexus is f. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v340000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for several months. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manu…”
2016-05-20 · Air Bags · 27,888 mi“the airbag dash light has come on and will not go out.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.