Does the 2008 Lexus LS460L have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS460L, 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 LS460L?

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (2 complaints), followed by equipment (2).

How many 2008 Lexus LS460L complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Lexus LS460L recalls and problems

2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus LS460L.

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 LS460L 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.

Engine2
Equipment2
Service brakes2
Structure2
Vehicle speed control2
Air bags1
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Service brakes, electric1

What owners report

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

Dec 31, 2017 · Service brakes
IN MAY 2017 I REPLACED REAR BRAKES BUT THE "SQUAWK" NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE BRAKE PEDAL PERSISTED. ON 6-8-17 I RETURNED TO LEXUS WH DEALER (CUSTOMER # 171829) AND THE TECH REQUESTED A TEST RIDE. AT THE CURB, I ENGAGED BRAKE, AND TECH SAW THE ABS BRAKE LIGHT. HE IMMEDIATELY DIAGNOSED THE BRAKE ACTUATOR UNIT. MILEAGE…

Jun 3, 2015 · Fuel system, gasoline
2008 LEXUS LS460L. ATTORNEY REPRESENTING CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POTENTIAL FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR LEAK RECALL NOTICE AND NAVIGATION SYSTEM ISSUES. THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE AFTER HAVING A RECALL PERFORMED. THE CONSUMER STATED THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WAS IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER…

Feb 4, 2015 · Engine · 114,000 miles
THE "STARTER" ON MY 2008 LEXUS LS 460 L FAILED AFTER ONLY 7 YEARS AND 114K MILES OF SERVICE. IT IS UNFATHOMABLE AND UNCONSCIONABLE THAT THE "STARTER" SHOULD FAIL IN 7 YEARS AT 114K MILES ON ANY VEHICLE; LEAVING ME WITH A $1,900 FINANCIAL BURDEN FOR THE REPAIR JOB. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT A "ENGINE AND ENGINE…

Sep 29, 2014 · Visibility/wiper · 45,000 miles
THE INTERIOR OF CAR IS MELTING, STICKY TO TOUCH, AND CRACKING. LEXUS WILL ONLY REPLACE IF I MAKE CONTRIBUTION OF $3000+.

Sep 3, 2014 · Engine
TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE WAS MALFUNCTION THAT OCCURRED WITH THE REMEDY FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN:10V309000(ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER THEN CONTACTED THE DEALER IN ORDER TO RE RECALL 150 VEHICLES TO PERFORM AN INSPECTION…

LS460L model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2007	2	20	1
2008	2	11	1
2009	2	1	0
2010	2	7	0

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Questions

Does the 2008 Lexus LS460L have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS460L, 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 LS460L?: Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (2 complaints), followed by equipment (2).
How many 2008 Lexus LS460L complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 11 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received December 31, 2017.