The 2008 Lexus Ls600hl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 561,383 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 COOLING10V3090002010-07-06138,874 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
SERVICE BRAKES
2
STEERING
2
SUSPENSION
1
SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Vgrs recall 10v218000 toyota/lexus had a recall for 2009 and up models of the ls vehicle for steering not returning to center during driving operations or complete locked turns. Which can cause a accident. This recall should have started in 2008 and not just 2009 and up. 2008 the ls460/600 first…”
“There is a clicking or popping sound coming from the front of the car. This happens anytime when applying the brakes, and when stopped at a light with the brakes applied. The frequency of the noise has increased with a sensation under your foot. I'm not sure if this will lead to some type of abs…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls600hl. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, there was a humming noise heard from the front driver's side wheel hub assembly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the hub assembly and advised that they needed to be replaced.…”
“Tl* the contact owns 2008 lexus ls600hl. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, he depressed the brake pedal and heard a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the front drivers side brake pad needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred.…”
“Air struts and axleshaft compromised and vehicle is unsafe to drive according to lexus and they are looking to charge 10 to 12k to repair only a few years old and has done this for years now”
“Air struts and axleshaft compromised and vehicle is unsafe to drive according to lexus and they are looking to charge 10 to 12k to repair only a few years old and has done this for years now”
“Air struts and axleshaft compromised and vehicle is unsafe to drive according to lexus and they are looking to charge 10 to 12k to repair only a few years old and has done this for years now”
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 Ls600hl as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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