2008 Lexus GS Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2008 Lexus GS. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not…”
“I am writing to file a complaint against lexus corporation regarding a significant safety issue with my vehicle. Despite nhtsa’s recall notice for defective engine valve springs installed in certain 2008 gs350 vehicles with a specified range of vin numbers that includes my vehicle’s, lexus…”
“Anti-lock braking system,vehicle stability control system,traction control system”
“Almost 2 months started to experience wet drivers floor. I dried the water puddle up. In two days puddle back alone with the drivers side back floors wet. I dried the water up again. I took my vehicle to lexus dealership. Technician unclogged the sunroom hose drain at a cost $155.15 the nxt couple…”
“2008 gs350 - 129k miles - 1 owner looking for input on whether/how to proceed as this is now a multi-year problem (2019- 2021). My 2008 lexus gs350 had the following recalls (all fuel and engine related): nhtsa campaign id: 18v432000; nhtsa campaign number: 14v647000 nhtsa campaign id: 09v020000;…”
“When driving at least 3 min the front head lights goes out.dont matter how many times you get it fix”
“This car burns an insane amount of oil and turns black in color. I have no oil leak but have to put about a quart in weekly.”
“Smell of gas in the main cabin all of the sudden when driving on a city street. Upon exiting car, smell of gas coming from engine compartment.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Lexus GS as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.