Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2008 Lexus GS 350 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings · Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
NHTSA campaign 18V432000 · reported June 26, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 114,998 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- The 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
NHTSA campaign 14V647000 · reported October 15, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 422,509 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The 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
NHTSA campaign 13V395000 · reported September 4, 2013 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 101,584 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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 loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up.
- The 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.
- The 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
NHTSA campaign 10V309000 · reported July 6, 2010 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 138,874 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The 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.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Nov 26, 2018 · Engine · 143,000 miles
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.
Oct 12, 2018 · 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.
Aug 28, 2018 · 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.
Jul 14, 2018 · Engine · 172,299 miles
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…
Jul 5, 2018 · Structure · 32,000 miles
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
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 26, 2018.