2008 Lexus RX350 recalls and problems
No recalls and 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2008 Lexus RX350.
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2008 Lexus RX350 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTOMATIC TRUNK DOOR CLOSED DOWN ON A FAMILY MEMBER WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WAS NO INJURY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE TRUNK DOOR AUTOMATICALLY CLOSING WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT AT LEXUS OF…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO THREE TREES. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE/INOPERABLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS RX350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENTIRE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WICHITA (1555 N GREENWICH RD, WICHITA, KS 67206, [phone removed]) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COSMETIC; THEREFORE…
2008 LEXUS RX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DETERIORATING DASH BOARD.
MASSIVE CATASTROPHIC OIL LEAK. NOTICED HOT OIL SMELL. NO OIL ON DIPSTICK. OIL SPRAYING OUT AT BOTTOM OF ENGINE, RIGHT FRONT. CAR TOWED TO SHOP. OIL HOSE BETWEEN COOLER AND FILTER BURST. KNOWN PROBLEM. TOYOTA/LEXUS HAS MADE AN UPGRADED PART BUT NOT NOTIFIED MOST OWNERS AND WILL NOT REPLACE UNTIL IT FAILS. WHEN IT FAILS…
RX350 model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 | 167 | 17 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 126 | 11 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 97 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 94 | 23 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 | 30 | 15 | 2 |
Across all years, the 2007 RX350 has the most complaints (167). All Lexus RX350 years →
Questions
- Does the 2008 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2008 Lexus RX350 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus RX350?
- Owners have filed 126 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (24 complaints), followed by unknown or other (20).
- How many 2008 Lexus RX350 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 11 of 126 complaints report a crash and 4 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 December 19, 2019.