2008 Lexus Ls600hl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Wheels (1) · Suspension:front:hub (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 (8)
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
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
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Equipment 2020-05-01 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Visibility 2013-11-02 · LTT014513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
spots in window glass - vehicle exterior
Seats 2011-11-10 · LSB-0143-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2017-06-04 · Wheels“air struts and axleshaft compromised and vehicle is unsafe to drive according to lexus and they are looking to charge 10 to 12k to repair only a few years old and has done this for years now…”
2016-10-05 · Steering · 107,600 mi“vgrs recall 10v218000 toyota/lexus had a recall for 2009 and up models of the ls vehicle for steering not returning to center during driving operations or complete locked turns. which can cause a accident. this recall should have started in 2008 and not just 2009 and up. 2008 the ls460/600 first debuted. the vgrs system was incorporated in these v…”
2016-10-02 · Service Brakes · 105,000 mi“there is a clicking or popping sound coming from the front of the car. this happens anytime when applying the brakes, and when stopped at a light with the brakes applied. the frequency of the noise has increased with a sensation under your foot. i'm not sure if this will lead to some type of abs brake failure. i did an online search for this noise …”
2014-04-04 · Suspension:front:hub · 131,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls600hl. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, there was a humming noise heard from the front driver's side wheel hub assembly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the hub assembly and advised that they needed to be replaced. the dealer was notified but stated that there were no …”
2014-03-27 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns 2008 lexus ls600hl. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front drivers side brake pad needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.