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2008 Lexus GS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 45
Latest campaign: Jun 26, 2018

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline	2	Jun 26, 2018	18V432000 14V647000
Engine	1	Sep 4, 2013	13V395000
Engine and engine cooling	1	Jul 6, 2010	10V309000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 26, 2018Latest campaign


Jun 26, 201818V432000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V432000 What's wrong Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's number for this recall is JLF. Filed under Gs 350, Gs 450h Campaign NHTSA 18V432000 · Jun 26, 2018
Oct 15, 201414V647000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittings A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V647000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Gs 350, Gs 450h, Gs460 Campaign NHTSA 14V647000 · Oct 15, 2014
Sep 4, 201313V395000	Engine The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a… DetailsHide details for campaign 13V395000 What's wrong Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005, through July 13, 2011; and model year 2010-2011 Lexus IS350c vehicles manufactured November 25, 2009, through July 19, 2011. These vehicles, equipped with the 2GR-FSE engine, use bolts to secure the housing and sprocket of the Variable-Valve Timing (VVT) system gear assembly. These bolts could become loose due to abnormal impacts generated within the gear assembly immediately after a cold start-up. Risk The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Filed under Gs 350 Campaign NHTSA 13V395000 · Sep 4, 2013
Jul 6, 201010V309000	Engine and engine cooling: engine THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 10V309000 What's wrong 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. 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. Filed under Gs 350, Gs450h, Gs460 Campaign NHTSA 10V309000 · Jul 6, 2010

Merged from NHTSA model names: Gs 350, Gs 450h, Gs460, Gs450h. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component45

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

45Complaints filed

8Involving a crash

1Involving a fire

4Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	12	27	1	0	1
Unknown or other	8	18	1	0	0
Service brakes	5	11	1	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	11	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	11	0	0	0
Power train	4	9	3	1	0
Vehicle speed control	4	9	2	0	3
Structure	3	7	2	0	2
Suspension	3	7	0	0	0
Visibility	2	4	0	0	0
Hybrid propulsion system	1	2	1	0	0
Air bags	1	2	1	0	1
Electrical system	1	2	0	0	0
Steering	1	2	0	0	0
Hydraulic	1	2	0	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GS350/460, GS450H.

Latest reports

Visibility
“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.”
Filed 12/27/2024 · ODI 11632658
Engine
“I am writing to file a complaint against Lexus Corporation regarding a significant safety issue with my vehicle.”
Filed 05/23/2023 · ODI 11523504
Power train
“The contact owns a 2008 Lexus GS 450 Hybrid. The contact stated that after his vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle, the check engine light was illuminated and the vehicle was not able to start.”
Filed 04/05/2022 · ODI 11459737

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2008 Lexus GS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus GS. The most recent, 18V432000 (reported June 26, 2018), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2008 Lexus GS recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Others: engine (1), engine and engine cooling (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Lexus GS?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 12 complaints out of 45 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 8 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Lexus GS?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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