2008 Lexus GS450H recalls and problems

The 2008 Lexus GS450H has 1 safety recall and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Lexus GS450H vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Lexus GS450H recalls

Recall 10V-309: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: 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.

Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2008 Lexus GS450H problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	1
Service Brakes	1
Power Train	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 85,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Lexus GS450H complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 172,606 miles · reported Mar 26, 2018

I own a 2008 lexus gs 450h. I recently (March 2018) had an issue with my car that I need to share with the NHTSA. When starting my car, I noticed the smell of gasoline while sitting in the driver's seat. I knew something was obviously wrong. I took my car to the nearest auto shop where they troubleshot the gasoline leak to a fuel pressure pulsation damper on the fuel rail of the engine. After doing a little research on the internet, I have discovered there have been multiple recalls for gasoline leaks in the engine bays of lexus vehicles. I did bring my car to the dealer for the "elf" recall…

Power Train · at 59,000 miles · reported Sep 1, 2017

As I was accelerating from a traffic light, I heard a pop and lost all power to car. I rolled over to side of street, while noticing smoke coming from engine compartment on passenger side. Opened hood and saw a fire by engine wall. I had a couple of bottles of water with me. I pored water on fire and after one minute distinguested the fire.

Service Brakes · at 85,000 miles · reported May 28, 2016

My vehicle has been diagnosed with a faulty ABS actuator. This has made braking hard, sometimes unresponsive, and disables the ABS. I took it to the lexus dealership where this was confirmed and I was quoted over $4,000 to repair this issue. I called lexus corporate to work out a deal, however they were unwilling to cooperate. Looking this issue up on the internet it is all over. Many owners of the gs450h has experienced this issue and as a result have had to spend thousands of dollars to fix it. There is a defect in the ABS actuator and lexus themselves have admitted it however they fail to…

Unknown or Other · at 80,000 miles · reported May 1, 2016

Car suddenly accelerated rapidly from very slow speed in hybrid mode when in process of stopping to park behind another car on friends property, resulting ramming car ahead.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lexus GS450H have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 Lexus GS450H: 10V-309 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus GS450H?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (1 reports), followed by service brakes (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 85,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.