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Lexus GSModel year report

2008 Lexus GS Problems

Complaints
15filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
105,500miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Lexus GS (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus GS. The part named most often is engine, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by other or unknown (4) and fuel system (3). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 105,500 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “After having the camshaft timing gear replaced due to the recall, I noticed my car was burning a lot of oil but there was no leak. My car would be out of oil 1,800 mile prior to me next oil change and I would need to add 2 quarts of oil to my car. When I brought the car in to be looked at, I was told that there was oil seepage in the timing chain area which is a $3,500 repair. The more I research, the more I'm finding that people are stating this is related to the recall performed.”

NHTSA complaint #10789335, filed 2015-11, 132,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Almost 2 months started to experience wet drivers floor. I dried the water puddle up. In two days puddle back alone with the drivers side back floors wet. I dried the water up again. I took my vehicle to Lexus dealership. Technician unclogged the sunroom hose drain at a cost $155.15 the nxt couple of days the puddles are back. Service consulted stated they hope the problem is fixed. In 2014 Lexus repaired HVAC evaporators drain hose on 2007-2017 Lexus vehicles except the Lexus GS. I have wipe wet windows even when the HVAC is off. …”

NHTSA complaint #11362140, filed 2020-10, 96,000 miles

Fuel system: “2008 GS350 - 129k miles - 1 owner Looking for input on whether/how to proceed as this is now a multi-year problem (2019- 2021). My 2008 Lexus GS350 had the following recalls (All fuel and engine related): NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 18V432000; NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V647000 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 09V020000; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 10V309000 Before the last fuel assembly recall work was out of warranty 2019, I started experiencing an extreme fuel odor after a decline AND each time car was started (noticeable only with windows down). No warning lights, system reported no issues. …”

NHTSA complaint #11417496, filed 2021-05

Exterior lighting: “Nearly crashed into the back of a Lexus sedan slowing for full speed toll payment. Even though the vehicle had daytime driving lights, there was no indication in the rear of the vehicle. Heavy rain was affecting visibility and the lack of any rear light indications nearly lead to a multiple vehicle crash. I believe this condition exists on most vehicles with daytime running lights and may very well have LED to numerous fatal accidents. No light on the read of a vehicle during poor visibility conditions can no doubt lead to re-end crashes.”

NHTSA complaint #10378435, filed 2011-01

Mileage when problems were reported

0% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 90,000 and 132,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–250%25–5013%50–7538%75–10038%100–15013%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 105,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2014201732019320212024
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus GS in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 44 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 44 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20165—2—19—Not enough data
20131971,0000—31—Stable
20101050,0000—23—Not enough data
200815105,5000———Falling
200725102,6002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200644110,0006—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus GS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus GS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Lexus GS is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 4.

Has the 2008 Lexus GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Lexus GS reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 105,500 miles and the middle half falls between 90,000 and 132,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.