Does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS460, the most recent reported on October 15, 2014 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (31 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).

How many 2008 Lexus LS460 complaints mention a crash or fire?

5 of 79 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Lexus LS460 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus LS460.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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 LS460 recalls

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 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Service brakes31
Unknown or other9
Electrical system7
Structure7
Vehicle speed control7
Engine and engine cooling5
Power train5
Engine4
Electronic stability control (ESC)3
Fuel system, gasoline3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 27, 2023 · Service brakes · 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the message "VSC Brake Malfunction. ABS Needs Services. Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed…

Sep 13, 2022 · Electrical system · 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle would erroneously start without anyone being near the vehicle with the starter button not being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact indicated that the starter had…

Aug 30, 2021 · Visibility · 279,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that there was a shiny glare coming from the dashboard that obstructed his visibility. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the manufacturer's recall for the dashboard had…

Jul 12, 2021 · Structure · 55,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that a day after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that there were cracks on the instrument panel near the radio, and between the dashboard and passenger’s and driver’s side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic nor dealer…

Jun 24, 2019 · Service brakes · 59,500 miles
WHILE IN MOTION, BRAKES STARTED PULSATING AND "CLICKING", THEN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL GOT VERY FIRM AND HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA HAS RELEASED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT MY VEHICLE IS JUST BEYOND THE 10YR/150K MILE PERIOD. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS…

LS460 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2007	2	74	4	1
2008	2	79	5	1
2009	2	10	0	0
2010	2	17	4	0
2011	0	5	0	0

Across all years, the 2008 LS460 has the most complaints (79). All Lexus LS460 years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS460, the most recent reported on October 15, 2014 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460?: Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (31 complaints), followed by unknown or other (9).
How many 2008 Lexus LS460 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 5 of 79 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 27, 2023.