Most common 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid problems
Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GS Hybrid complaints by model year
Best GS Hybrid years: 2008, 2009, 2010. Compare all years →
2008 Lexus GS Hybrid recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines. The diaphragms in the fuel pulsation dampers may harden over time and develop cracks, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018.
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid a good car?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 GS Hybrid rates few complaints: 33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the GS Hybrid at the same age. It is one of the best GS Hybrid years by this measure. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid?
The transmission & drivetrain — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission › cooling unit and lines. Next are the brakes (1) and fuel & propulsion system (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid, the most recent from June 26, 2018 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GS Hybrid?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2009 and 2010. See the full Lexus GS Hybrid years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 125,000 miles; 0% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.