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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2008 Lexus IS 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 summary by component11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 |
Safety recalls11
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Oct 17, 2019Latest campaign
| Oct 17, 201919V741000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V741000
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| Jun 26, 201818V432000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V432000
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| Jan 9, 201717V006000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 17V006000
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| May 23, 201616V340000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V340000
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| Oct 15, 201414V647000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V647000
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| Sep 4, 201313V395000 | EngineThe 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
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Is 250, Is 350, Is F, Is. 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).
Owner complaints by component269
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h269Complaints filed
16Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
6Injuries reported
| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 76 | 28 |
| Structure | 58 | 22 |
| Engine | 39 | 14 |
| Unknown or other | 39 | 14 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 8 |
| Visibility/wiper | 22 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 5 |
| Power train | 13 | 5 |
| Steering | 10 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 3 |
| Equipment | 6 | 2 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 |
| Visibility | 4 | 1 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 4 | 1 |
11 more components 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 IS F, IS250/350.
Latest reports
- Engine
“Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 Issue: Excessive oil consumption and fuel/exhaust odor I am experiencing what I believe is excessive oil consumption with my 2008 Lexus IS350.”
- Structure
“The dashboard is melting and makes a glare on the windshield making it hard to see the dashboard is melting and sticky also on the door panels I almost crashed when I couldn’t see due to the glare of the melting…”
- Vehicle speed control
“I was driving approx. 60 entering on ramp of freeway when car suddenly loses power to accelerator not entire car, i almost was hit by other drivers i couldnt accelerate or anything.”
Other Lexus IS model years
- 20125 recalls44 complaints
- 20117 recalls65 complaints
- 20109 recalls112 complaints
- 200910 recalls92 complaints
- 200811 recalls270 complaints
- 200711 recalls388 complaints
- 200616 recalls426 complaints
- 20050 recalls16 complaints
- 20040 recalls29 complaints
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2008 Lexus IS recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus IS. The most recent, 19V741000 (reported October 17, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Lexus IS recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (3), engine and engine cooling (2), engine (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Lexus IS?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 76 complaints out of 269 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Lexus IS?
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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