2008 Lexus LX570 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints33% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LX570 at the same age

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2008 Lexus LX570 yet, but there are 3 recalls. 3 recalls cover this model year.

0complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Lexus LX570 complaints by model year

2008200920102011201220132014201520182019431621
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LX570. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LX570 years: 2008, 2012, 2014. Compare all years →

2008 Lexus LX570 recalls (3)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-887 · Dec 13, 2018 · 89,740 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 17V-548 · Aug 31, 2017 · 21 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal

NHTSA recall 11V-113 · Feb 24, 2011 · 1,363,244 vehicles

Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 Lexus lx570, 2003 through 2009 Toyota 4runner, and 2006 through 2010 rav4 vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.

Remedy: The remedy is now available. The safety recall began early April 2011. The remedy will involve modification or replacement of the accelerator pedal and replacement of any Toyota all-weather floor mat.

2008 Lexus LX570 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.7L 8-cyl6-speed automatic4WD/AWD12 / 18 / 14

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus LX570 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2008 Lexus LX570, the most recent from December 13, 2018 (inflator module). 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 LX570?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2008, 2012 and 2014. See the full Lexus LX570 years comparison.

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.