2008 Lexus LS460L: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern vehicle speed control.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2014
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“2008 lexus ls460l. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to potential fuel pressure sensor leak recall notice and navigation system issues. *smd the consumer discovered the navigation system was inoperative after having a recall performed. The consumer stated the navigation system was in perfect working order before the vehicle was left at the dealer. The dealer refused to take responsibility. *jb”Owner report · Equipment · Apr 2015
“The interior of car is melting, sticky to touch, and cracking. Lexus will only replace if I make contribution of $3000+. *tr”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2014
“Popping noise at low speeds and also when going over bumps, dealer discovered bad lower control arm bushings, charging over $5,000.00 to fix. When searching the internet several other people complaining about the same issue, afraid suspension arms come off if bushings deteriorate enough. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Dec 2011
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“In oct of 2011 brakes would seem to lock up for no apparent reason...I took lexus to dealer and they could not establish any reason....this would happen, several times, again and after stopping would clear up and drive normally. The last time it stopped dead while driving in city traffic at around 30 mph several dash lights came on such as; ABS, vsc, check brakes, brake malfunction. I was able to get car to go again and took it to torrence lexus for their inspection...they are working on now....my wife will not drive the car for fear of the brakes locking up at high speeds....I'm getting to that point myself. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2011
“Brake failure. Foot on brake entering garage, no response from the brake pedal, pedal began to sink to the floor and the traction/skid control light came on, as pedal went to the floor car jumped several 100 rpm's, pedal still to the floor did not stop until running into garage cabinets. No ABS noise, no ABS light, no feedback from brake pedal. Foot was never on gas pedal nor was ever removed from brake pedal. *tr”Owner report · Equipment · Dec 2010
“I own a 2008 lexus 460 l . There is now a safety recall due to valve spring problems. I called lexus in birmingham,alabama (tom williams lexus) they can not take my vehicle until march 23rd. Over 4 1/2 months from now. They will only service one car at a time. This appears to be ridiculous for a safety recall. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Nov 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls 460l. The contact received a recall notice for recall 10v309000 (engine and engine cooling: engine). The dealer stated that the parts were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer who verified that the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 34,500.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 0 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2008 Lexus LS460L reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2008 Lexus LS460L. The most complained-about area is vehicle speed control.
Does the 2008 Lexus LS460L have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.