Most common 2008 Lexus LS460L problems
Share of the 11 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LS460L complaints by model year
Best LS460L years: 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →
2008 Lexus LS460L recalls (2)
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.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.
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.
What 2008 Lexus LS460L owners say
Brakes
Brake failure. Foot on brake entering garage, no response from the brake pedal, pedal began to sink to the floor and the traction/skid control light came on, as pedal went to the floor car jumped several 100 RPM's, pedal still to the floor did not stop until running into garage cabinets. No ABS noise, no ABS light, no feedback from brake pedal. Foot was never on gas pedal nor was ever removed from brake pedal.
In oct of 2011 brakes would seem to lock up for no apparent reason...I took Lexus to dealer and they could not establish any reason....this would happen, several times, again and after stopping would clear up and drive normally. The last time it stopped dead while driving in city traffic at around 30 MPH several dash lights came on such as; ABS, vsc, check brakes, brake malfunction. I was able to get car to go again and took it to torrence Lexus for their inspection...they are working on now....my wife will not drive the car for fear of the brakes locking up at high speeds....I'm getting to that point myself.
Engine & cooling
The "starter" on my 2008 Lexus ls 460 l failed after only 7 years and 114K miles of service. It is unfathomable and unconscionable that the "starter" should fail in 7 years at 114K miles on any vehicle; leaving me with a $1,900 financial burden for the repair job. It is my understanding that a "engine and engine cooling: engine" recall, id # 86449, to replace the "engine coils/springs," called for the removal of the "starter" in order to perform the "engine coils/springs" repair, thus compromising the integrity of the "starter," thus causing the "starter" to fail prematurely. Based on my internet research, I have found numerous accounts of "starter" failure on Lexus vehicles that have had the "engine coils/springs" recall repair. …
Tl contact owns a 2008 Lexus ls 460l. The contact received a recall notice for recall 10V309000 (engine and engine cooling: engine). The dealer stated that the parts were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer who verified that the parts were unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 34,500.
2008 Lexus LS460L engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2008 Lexus LS460L a good car?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2008 LS460L rates average: 1.7× as many complaints as a typical year of the LS460L at the same age. 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 LS460L?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 36% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the engine & cooling (3) and body & structure (2).
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus LS460L have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LS460L, the most recent from October 15, 2014 (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 LS460L?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Lexus LS460L years comparison.
At what mileage do 2008 Lexus LS460L problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 73,000 miles; 50% 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.