Does the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, the most recent reported on September 4, 2013 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid?

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (19 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (10).

How many 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?

18 of 57 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2008 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls and problems

1 recall and 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid.

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 RX Hybrid recalls

Hybrid propulsion system: inverter

NHTSA campaign 13V396000 · reported September 4, 2013 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 133,081 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
The risk: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

Most reported problems

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

Vehicle speed control19
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Service brakes8
Electrical system5
Steering5
Air bags3
Exterior lighting3
Service brakes, electric3
Structure3
Electronic stability control (ESC)2

What owners report

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

Jun 13, 2022 · Service brakes, hydraulic · 138,140 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound with the VSC message displayed and the ABS and traction control warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made the same abnormal sound for 15 minutes after the vehicle was…

Mar 9, 2022 · Engine · 89,320 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and the check engine and the Hybrid system maintenance warning lights illuminated. The…

Nov 2, 2021 · Service brakes, air · 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ABS warning light would illuminate, and a grinding noise was present while depressing the brake pedal. On multiple occasions while driving at very slow speeds the vehicle abruptly stopped. The vehicle was taken to the local…

Aug 23, 2021 · Hybrid propulsion system · 268,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while reversing out a parking space at a low rate of speed, the vehicle stalled as the hybrid system warning message illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to walk to an automotive parts store and purchased a new battery which he replaced…

May 21, 2019 · Service brakes
STARTED NOTICING "BURPING" NOISE WHEN I PRESSED ON BRAKES FROM ENGINE BAY, THEN LATER I NOTICED CONTINUOUS CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT PASSENGER ENGINE BAY AFTER I WOULD TURN OFF ENGINE COMPLETELY. AS LATER TIME WENT BY THE CLICKING SOUND WOULD GET LONGER AND CONSISTENT. I ALSO EXPERIENCED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD…

RX Hybrid model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2005	1	2	0	0
2006	5	154	15	0
2007	3	59	10	0
2008	1	57	18	0
2010	1	8	1	1
2011	0	12	2	0

Across all years, the 2006 RX Hybrid has the most complaints (154). All Lexus RX Hybrid years →

Questions

Does the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid, the most recent reported on September 4, 2013 (Hybrid propulsion system: inverter). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid?: Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (19 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (10).
How many 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid complaints mention a crash or fire?: 18 of 57 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 10 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 13, 2022.