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2008 Lexus LS recalls & problems

The 2008 Lexus LS has 1 safety recall and 43 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (17 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints43filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 1reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Engine and engine coolingJan 16, 2009

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 09V020000214,570 vehicles

Problem
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.
Risk
OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes17000107,000 mi
Unknown or other1100026,176 mi
StructureBody500042,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5000144,000 mi
Engine4010—
Electronic stability control (esc)4000106,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicPower assist › Electric › Solenoid/actuator; Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light400092,000 mi
Electrical system3010—
Fuel/propulsion system2000—
Visibility1000—
Visibility/wiper1000—
Power train1000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.