2008 Lexus GS460

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2008 Lexus GS460. Newest first.

• Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

  Oct 15, 2014NHTSA 14V647000422,509 vehicles

  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, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Full recall details →

• Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Jul 6, 2010NHTSA 10V309000138,874 vehicles

  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 and remedy

  Risk

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Electrical system1
2. Engine1
3. Service brakes1
4. Traction control system1
5. Unknown or other1
6. Vehicle speed control1

Latest complaints

• Jan 4, 2016NC70,000 mi
  Service brakes
  October 2015 had brakes replace do to bad front pads/rotors at flow lexus. Drove around for several weeks to break in brakes. Everytime I depressed brakes 90% of time heard metal to metal loud scrapping noise on the right side and I was in motion. January 4,2016 took auto back to flow lexus. Brakes…

  October 2015 had brakes replace do to bad front pads/rotors at flow lexus. Drove around for several weeks to break in brakes. Everytime I depressed brakes 90% of time heard metal to metal loud scrapping noise on the right side and I was in motion. January 4,2016 took auto back to flow lexus. Brakes retested, lubricant and flow lexus stated could not detected the noise. yet on my way home in motion I detected the brake noise again on the right side. The brake sound IS heard when I slow up to stop as well as when I slow up to turn. The sound IS so loud other people turn their head to look to see what's wrong.

• Jan 2, 2016NC70,000 mi
  Electrical system · Unknown or other
  On two occasions my gs460 lexus in stationary mode would not start. On 1ST occasion towed to flow lexus which was charged for approximately $65.00. The 2ND time four months later I was pumping gas at sam's and the car battery went dead. A customer gave me a boost. I called flow lexus they said to…

  On two occasions my gs460 lexus in stationary mode would not start. On 1ST occasion towed to flow lexus which was charged for approximately $65.00. The 2ND time four months later I was pumping gas at sam's and the car battery went dead. A customer gave me a boost. I called flow lexus they said to have it towed and to replace battery for $200.00. I purchased my battery at sam's. Vehicle making rear end sound since I have purchased car. Will take back to flow lexus.

• Mar 11, 2015MI50,000 mi
  Engine · Vehicle speed control
  My cars stereo sound system has allot of static done some research and have come to a conclusion that its a fault from manufacturers as many customers have the same issues with their mark levinson speakers where the foam around the speakers falling apart. Another issue IS with the vsc issue where…

  My cars stereo sound system has allot of static done some research and have come to a conclusion that its a fault from manufacturers as many customers have the same issues with their mark levinson speakers where the foam around the speakers falling apart. Another issue IS with the vsc issue where it comes on dash error and shut the traction control off making automobile to peel off and lose traction. Last issue which IS common IS the head light sprinkler always turning on when starting automobile wasting washer fluid. *tr

• Dec 20, 2010WI19,000 miCrash
  Traction control system
  I have a 2008 lexus gs460 which was having issues with not starting, on two occasions it needed to be jump started, on the second occasion after being jumped, I was advised to drive to the lexus dealer to have it checked out again. as before, there were many "dummy" lights lit up on the dash…

  I have a 2008 lexus gs460 which was having issues with not starting, on two occasions it needed to be jump started, on the second occasion after being jumped, I was advised to drive to the lexus dealer to have it checked out again. as before, there were many "dummy" lights lit up on the dash board, one of which was the traction control light which I attributed to the battery being dead. as I was driving to the dealership, I accelerated slightly (about 30 mph) to pass a vehicle that had stopped to make a left hand turn and my lexus started to fish tail across two lanes of traffic, thankfully I did not hit anyone but I did crash my car into a snow bank, causing damage to the car and a minor case of whiplash. the dealership told me that the traction control was not functioning due to the fact that the battery had died but even after being jump started still did not have enough power to run the traction control. they also told me the reason the battery kept dying was due to a lumbar support button that was draining the battery. so my issue with this IS that I could have very well been seriously hurt or hurt someone else because unbeknownst to me my traction control was not working in december in wisconsin on roads with icy patches. this seems like a design flaw to me, I don't see any reason why a vehicle would be/should be driven with out the traction control working if the vehicle IS equipped with it. *Tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
• 10210374TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
• 10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
• 10207945POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
• 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
• 10205365Vehicle no start, Start Stop Run Button LED - Lexus Models with Smart Key with LED
• 10205357Fuel Delivery Pipe Replacement
• 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
• 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
• 10205340HVAC Odor Maintenance
• 10205339Wiper Blade Maintenance and Cleaning
• 10205332Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
• 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
• 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
• 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
• 10205312Theft Deterrent/Keyless Entry.
• 10205297World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid
• 10204556TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.
• 10197471Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
• 10190468Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10190455TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10179697TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
• 10179601TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
• 10177783TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
• 10177780TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right or left when the driver holds the steering wheel while driving straight ahead without exerting steering effort. ?Steering Wheel Off Center: The vehicle travels straight, but the steering wheel is not pointed straight ahead. The vehicle is not pulling. Before repairing a vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, pulling to one side is diagnosed as a wheel alignment concern. However, the actual cause may be related to the lateral force generated by the tires, vehicle damage, road crown or worn components. Performing a wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This could then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc. A customer may notice a pull to the left when in the left lanes of travel and notice a pull to the right or no pull when traveling in the right lanes of travel on the very same section of roadway. This road crown effect is environmental and cannot be corrected with suspension adjustments or any other wheel or tire modification discussed in this bulletin.
• 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
• 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
• 10174888TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
• 10173987TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front millimeter wave radar sensor and reflector height before performing beam axis adjustment.
• 10173793TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10172827TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
• 10172825TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize the odors experienced.
• 10168519TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their phone data/settings recently.
• 10152565TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
• 10134412Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly. The Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by the Lexus New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years from the date of first use or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first). However, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to cover repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134411Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134410Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
• 10134409Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. In these vehicles, Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator assembly. Although the Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is now extending the warranty coverage for repairs related to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.

Every Lexus GS460 model year

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