2008 Lexus ESProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 68 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus ES, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Lexus ES has problems
68 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 37 | 6 |
| Structure | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Lexus ES recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other ES year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ES median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Lexus ES, and the recalls they led to.
- UNWANTED ACCELERATION, FLOOR MATLed to recall 07E-082
What ES owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owned a 2008 Lexus ES350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 - 40 MPH, the air bags suddenly deployed independently. The contact stated that his view was obstructed due to the air bag deployment, and he briefly lost control the vehicle and the vehicle came to a…
car was recalled for faulty air bags.i have tried numerous times to speak with someone,always with the same result-i am transferred 2 or 3 times and then i am promised a call back.i have not received a call back as of 6/20/2022.i think the first time i called was over a year ago.i am sure i called…
TAKATA RECALL: I WAS NOTIFIED NEARLY A YEAR AGO OF THE SAFETY RECALL REQUIRED ON MY LEXUS. I HAVE CALLED 4-5 TIMES OVER THE PAST 12 MONTHS BUT HAVE YET TO BE CONTACTED BY MY DEALERSHIP REGARDING REPLACING THE AIRBAG. WHAT IS THE RECOURSE FOR HAVING THIS WORK DONE? IS THE DEALER MY ONLY RECOURSE? I…
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