Model year guide

2008 Lexus ls

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Lexus ls is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 5 on record.

2008 Lexus ls — representative photo
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2008 Lexus ls at a glance

Safety recalls1

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2008 Lexus ls recalls 1

Engine And Engine Cooling NHTSA Campaign #09V020000 · 16/01/2009

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.

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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Lexus ls trims & engines on record

Trims
460 · 600h L
Engines
4.6L 8-cyl 385 hp · 5.0L 8-cyl 438 hp

2008 Lexus ls vehicles on record

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2008 Lexus ls — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lexus ls have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Lexus ls. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.