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Lexus LS460LModel year report

2008 Lexus LS460L Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
60,945miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Lexus LS460L (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus LS460L. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (2) and equipment (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 60,945 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 7 technical service bulletins for this model year.

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.

Also reported: Suspension (1), Tires (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10449117, filed 2012-02, 30,000 miles

Engine: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10681125, filed 2015-02, 114,000 miles

Equipment: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #10372578, filed 2010-12, 48,890 miles

Body and structure: “I own a 2008 Lexus 460 l . There is now a safety recall due to valve spring problems. I called Lexus in birmingham,alabama (tom williams Lexus) they can not take my vehicle until march 23rd. Over 4 1/2 months from now. They will only service one car at a time. This appears to be ridiculous for a safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10364389, filed 2010-11, 76,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45,000 and 76,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2550%25–5013%50–7525%75–10013%100–1500%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: 60,945 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2010320122013201420152017
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2008 Lexus LS460L version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LS 460 L RWD4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162419$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Lexus LS460L → · Check a 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. 7 on record; the latest 7 are shown.

Other model years of the Lexus LS460L

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2010759,7722—19—Not enough data
20081160,9452—19—Not enough data
20072052,5002—19—Falling

All Lexus LS460L model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Lexus LS460L have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2008 Lexus LS460L as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Lexus LS460L is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2008 Lexus LS460L been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus LS460L get?

The EPA rates the 2008 Lexus LS460L (LS 460 L, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Lexus LS460L reported?

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 60,945 miles and the middle half falls between 45,000 and 76,000 miles; 50% 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. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.