2008 Lexus Ls460l Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Lexus Ls460l has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 561,383 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14V647000 2014-10-15 422,509 affected
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,…

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10V309000 2010-07-06 138,874 affected
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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
2
SERVICE BRAKES
2
STRUCTURE
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
AIR BAGS
1
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EQUIPMENT
1
1crashes
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
Total complaints20

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“In may 2017 I replaced rear brakes but the "squawk" noise when releasing the brake pedal persisted. On 6-8-17 I returned to lexus wh dealer (customer # 171829) and the tech requested a test ride. At the curb, I engaged brake, and tech saw the abs brake light. He immediately diagnosed the brake…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-12-21

“2008 lexus ls460l. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to potential fuel pressure sensor leak recall notice and navigation system issues. *smd the consumer discovered the navigation system was inoperative after having a recall performed. The consumer stated the navigation system was…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2015-04-06

“2008 lexus ls460l. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to potential fuel pressure sensor leak recall notice and navigation system issues. *smd the consumer discovered the navigation system was inoperative after having a recall performed. The consumer stated the navigation system was…”

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · reported 2015-04-06

“The "starter" on my 2008 lexus ls 460 l failed after only 7 years and 114k miles of service. It is unfathomable and unconscionable that the "starter" should fail in 7 years at 114k miles on any vehicle; leaving me with a $1,900 financial burden for the repair job. It is my understanding that a…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-01-29

“Tl- the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460l. The contact stated that the manufacturer had acknowledged that there was malfunction that occurred with the remedy for nhtsa campaign:10v309000(engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer then contacted the dealer in order to re recall 150 vehicles to…”

ENGINE · reported 2014-09-03

“The interior of car is melting, sticky to touch, and cracking. Lexus will only replace if I make contribution of $3000+. *tr”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2014-01-01

“The interior of car is melting, sticky to touch, and cracking. Lexus will only replace if I make contribution of $3000+. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2014-01-01

“We had lack of power engine and steering problems in the past with this vehicle. We filed a lemon law and supposedly they fixed it. Now the pcs, vsc, anti skid, air bags, brakes, anti-lock brakes and other alarms came on again. This time the beeping sound is not on continuously but the alarms are…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-06-25
Sources & methodology

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 Ls460l as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.