2008 Lexus Ls problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (15) · Vehicle Speed Control (5) · Structure:body (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (62)
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.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0023-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
to prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. the purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before the vehicle is delivered to the customer.
Showing the 6 most recent of 62 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-05-05 · Vehicle Speed Control“this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. i reported this to lexus company / manufacturer…”
2026-01-14 · Unknown Or Other“purchased a used 2008 lexus ls460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or safely pull off the road. near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. at the time of purchase there…”
2025-04-11 · Service Brakes“i am speaking on behalf of my [xxx] mother who owns the car. summarily, we took the car to two lexus service repair shops (i.e. one in glendale and one in longo, el monte). on [xxx], we the brake and tire sensor lights came on. we first took it to lexus of glendale. the diagnosis and estimate was to cover these items: tire sensors, brake sensor, b…”
2024-12-19 · Service Brakes“i was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. by the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i sl…”
2024-11-28 · Service Brakes“ i am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by lexus manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. despite repeated attempts to resolve this matter, lexus has failed to provide a lasti…”
2024-06-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 126,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. the abs, brakes, and vsc messages were displayed. the vehicle…”
2024-05-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 58,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. the contact stated while driving at approximately 55 mph, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the abs actuator and b…”
2024-04-09 · Unknown Or Other“the interior is malting and give a bad smell ( strong preform ), which effect breathing …”
2024-03-21 · Service Brakes“these vehicles have a ongoing problem with the brake actuator. lexus i'm sure is aware of the problem i believe they should take care of it. it's a really expensive fix that we as customers shouldn't have to be responsible for. this issue makes driving the vehicle very uncomfortable.…”
2024-02-14 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:solenoid/Actuator · 57,000 mi“the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. the contact stated that while driving out of the driveway, the brakes became inoperable. there was a loud audible sound detected. the message to replace actuator was displayed. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not rep…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.