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2008 Lexus Ls460l problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 20 complaints on file for the 2008 Lexus Ls460l — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

20

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

3

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2008 compare to other Ls460l years?

Ls460l NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted31 complaints2007: 31 complaints2008: 20 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 10 complaints
Ls460l NHTSA complaints by model year, 2008 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2008 Lexus Ls460l problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes420%
Engine315%
Electrical System315%
Speed Control210%
Body & Structure210%
Airbags15%
Visibility & Wipers15%
Fuel System15%
Other15%
Suspension15%
Tires & Wheels15%

Does the 2008 Lexus Ls460l have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V647000Fuel SystemOctober 15, 2014 · 422,509 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

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.

10V309000EngineJuly 6, 2010 · 138,874 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · December 18, 2010 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 18, 2010 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 4, 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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 4, 2010

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · February 18, 2011

2008 Lexus Ls460l — common questions

Is the 2008 Lexus Ls460l reliable?

The record is thin — 20 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2008 Ls460l problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (4 complaints), engine (3 complaints), electrical system (3 complaints).

Does the 2008 Lexus Ls460l have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2008 Lexus Ls460l. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Ls460l years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ls460l years to avoid are 2007. The cleanest record among Ls460l years belongs to 2009.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.