There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus GS, but owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Lexus GS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 115,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2008 Lexus GS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Oct 28, 2026
Formal safety defect filing regarding critical component fluid migration on the 2008 Lexus GS 460 platform. Severe engine or transmission oil capillary forces wick fluid directly through the sealed electrical wiring harness sheath, migrating past factory gaskets and pooling inside the main transmission wire connector plug housing. This structural capillary defect completely floods the physical connector pins with fluid, creating terminal resistance variances and sudden communication drops between the Engine Control Module (ECM) and Transmission Control Unit (TCU). This is an unpreventable…
Visibility · at 115,000 miles · reported Dec 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus GS 350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the rearview mirror's reflective surface was fading, reducing rear-view visibility. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Engine · reported May 23, 2023
I am writing to file a complaint against Lexus Corporation regarding a significant safety issue with my vehicle. Despite NHTSAâs recall notice for defective engine valve springs installed in certain 2008 GS350 vehicles with a specified range of VIN numbers that includes my vehicleâs, Lexus still persevered my car is not applicable for the recall and refused to cover the necessary repair costs after identifying the root cause of my carâs engine failure to be a broken valve spring out of a total of 24, as was initially diagnosed by a local auto repair shop. Their negligence of timely…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported May 17, 2021
2008 GS350 - 129k miles - 1 owner Looking for input on whether/how to proceed as this is now a multi-year problem (2019- 2021). My 2008 Lexus GS350 had the following recalls (All fuel and engine related): NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 18V432000; NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V647000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V020000; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 10V309000 Before the last fuel assembly recall work was out of warranty 2019, I started experiencing an extreme fuel odor after a decline AND each time car was started (noticeable only with windows down). No warning lights, system reported no issues. Independent mechanic found a…
Unknown or Other · at 96,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2020
Almost 2 months started to experience wet drivers floor. I dried the water puddle up. In two days puddle back alone with the drivers side back floors wet. I dried the water up again. I took my vehicle to lexus dealership. Technician unclogged the sunroom hose drain at a cost $155.15 the nxt couple of days the puddles are back. Service consulted stated they hope the problem is fixed. In 2014 lexus repaired HVAC evaporators drain hose on 2007-2017 lexus vehicles except the lexus gs. I have wipe wet windows even when the HVAC is off. I called lexus claim was told they could not help with the…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Lexus GS have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus GS as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus GS?
Owners report engine problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 115,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.