Lexus LS600HL Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus LS600HL model year from 2008–2010 using 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. No LS600HL year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
5complaints
3recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200820105
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LS600HL. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20100—2—Few
20085—2BrakeFew

* Complaints compared with the median LS600HL year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus LS600HL problems

  • Brakesworst: 2008
    240%
  • Suspensionworst: 2008
    240%
  • Steeringworst: 2008
    240%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2008
    120%

Latest Lexus LS600HL recalls

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

NHTSA recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 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.

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

NHTSA recall 10V-309 · Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 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.

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.

Steering › Electric power assist system

NHTSA recall 10V-218 · May 21, 2010 · 3,800 vehicles

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from August 20, 2009 through May 13, 2010. A programming change of the steering control ECU for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and Lexus dealers will replace the steering control ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

All 3 Lexus LS600HL recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus LS600HL should you avoid?

None of the Lexus LS600HL years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus LS600HL problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (2), suspension (2) and steering (2). Brake complaints peak in the 2008 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus LS600HL had?

3 recalls across 2008–2010. The model year with the most is 2008. See all Lexus LS600HL recalls by year.

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.