2008 Lexus RX recalls and problems
No recalls and 70 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus RX.
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 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
1. Ignition System: While driving the key in the ignition lock came out loose! Exremely frightened and managed to pull the car over to a driveway. But, the car could NOT be stoped using the key fob. Key will not work to stop the engine. Very unusual and unexpected incidence. 2. Lighting system switch: Suddenly the…
Dear Sir or Madam. My name is […], […], […] living in […]. I bought my 2008 Lexus RX400h car, used, in 2014 at a non-Lexus dealership in the […] where I used to live. My Lexus VIN is: […]. I've been satisfied with the car..until today. The car had been running smoothly forever, and this morning while I was driving I…
While trying to leave my driveway my brakes went out almost causing me to go through a pasture fence. On the dash board popped up ABS and VSC warning. Now the module and regulator is making a horrible sound. And clicks
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2008 Lexus RX 350. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 114,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Owner’s Title was 265,000 based on a Carfax Report. After…
While driving my 2008 Lexus RX 350 on a hot day, the gum-like material from the interior door trim began to peel and smear across the inside of the driver’s side window as the window was rolled down. This completely obscured my view of the side mirror and rear surroundings, causing a sudden and dangerous loss of…
RX model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 | 58 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 70 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 77 | 9 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
Across all years, the 2010 RX has the most complaints (77). All Lexus RX years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Lexus RX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Lexus RX as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX?
- Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (15 complaints), followed by service brakes (15).
- How many 2008 Lexus RX complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 5 of 70 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 5, 2026.