2008 Lexus LS460 recalls and problems

The 2008 Lexus LS460 has 2 safety recalls and 79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

5 / 1

Injuries / deaths

4 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Lexus LS460 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Lexus LS460 recalls

Recall 14V-647: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

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.

Recall 10V-309: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

2008 Lexus LS460 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	31
Unknown or Other	9
Electrical System	7
Vehicle Speed Control	7
Structure	7
Power Train	6
Engine and Engine Cooling	5
Engine	4
Fuel System, Gasoline	3
Visibility	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	3

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 4
Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Power Train › Driveline — 1
Air Bags › Side/Window — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Structure › Body › Trunk Lid — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 53,950 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 LS460 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · at 69,000 miles · reported Mar 27, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the message "VSC Brake Malfunction. ABS Needs Services. Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that…

Electrical System · at 94,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2022

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle would erroneously start without anyone being near the vehicle with the starter button not being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact indicated that the starter had been replaced on four separate occasions for the same failure. In addition, while driving approximately 40 MPH, a message to "Turn Off Vehicle and Contact Dealer" was displayed and the brake pedal became difficult to depress causing the braking distance to be extended. The…

Visibility · at 279,000 miles · reported Aug 30, 2021

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that there was a shiny glare coming from the dashboard that obstructed his visibility. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the manufacturer's recall for the dashboard had expired in March 2021. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 279,000.

Structure · at 55,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2021

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that a day after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that there were cracks on the instrument panel near the radio, and between the dashboard and passengerâs and driverâs side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic nor dealer. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Service Brakes · at 59,500 miles · reported Jun 24, 2019

While in motion, brakes started pulsating and "clicking", then brake pedal feel got very firm and had difficulty stopping, almost resulting in accident. Toyota has released warranty enhancement program for the brake actuator assembly, but my vehicle is just beyond the 10yr/150k mile period. I feel this is a serious safety matter and NHTSA should have worked with toyota on a safety recall remedy. If brakes fail, the consumers will be seriously injured or die. Vehicle only has 60k miles and this is a known defect!

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS460: 14V-647 (fuel system, gasoline), 10V-309 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus LS460?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (31 reports), followed by unknown or other (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 53,950 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.