2008 Lexus LS600HL
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2008 Lexus LS600HL. Newest first.
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.
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.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension · Wheels
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
- Steering
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…
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 debuted. The vgrs system was incorporated in these vehicles as well. 2008 was the actual starting year for these vehicles. Now I am driving a 2008 LS and the steering keepings going off center. Yesterday I almost hit a pedestrian and there child while crossing because the steering was off center causing me to steer the vehicle in the wrong direction. This morning while going to work. Today the wheel does the samething except worst then before. Now its a complete 90 off. Im driving with steering sideways. This has been a issue for the passed 2 days and its freaking me out. It happens mostly after pulling from parking or u-turn or just randomly. I do not know when to expect it. 2008 LS should be in the recalls as well. The 2009 recall states steering ecu was the culprit and a new ecu had to be placed in LS vehicles exhibiting the problem. This needs to be taken very very seriously. God forbid you are home with your family and here I come smashing thru your living room with my lexus. nhtsa campaign ID# 10v218000
- Service brakes
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…
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 brake failure. I did an online search for this noise and it looks to be a very common problem with the LS models. Numerous people have had this same problem. It turns out, it IS the brake actuator and lexus IS very aware of the problem. People have experienced the problem early in the cars life or later. Since this has been going on for the entirety of the 2007 to 2010 model year I think this should be an official recall or at least grandfathered in after the warranty has expired.
- Suspension › Front › Hub
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. The…
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. The dealer was notified but stated that there were no parts available to make the repair however, there were aftermarket parts that could be ordered to make the repair ort the contact was given the option to verify if another distributor had the part available. The manufacturer was notified who also stated the parts are not available. The parts are still not available and the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 131,000.
- Service brakes
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.…
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. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the wheel bearing hub assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 90,000.
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
- 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
- 10190468Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10054797Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries.
- 10037625Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid.
- 10034245Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures described in individual service bulletins.
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