2008 Lexus GS HybridProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 5, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Lexus GS Hybrid has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train22
Hybrid propulsion system11
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2008 Lexus GS Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

62%repaired · 2019 Q4

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 18V-432 · Jun 26, 2018 · 114,998 vehicles · 71,101 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles · 305,888 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other GS Hybrid 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 GS Hybrid median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'13'15'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What GS Hybrid owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus GS 450 Hybrid. The contact stated that after his vehicle was rear-ended by another vehicle, the check engine light was illuminated and the vehicle was not able to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was not related to the…
Complaint 11459737 · Apr 5, 2022 · 125,000 miles
The contact's wife owns a 2008 Lexus GS 450H. The contact stated while attempting to park and depressing on the brake pedal but the vehicle accelerated independently and hit a lamp post. The contact stated the air bags did not deploy. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact…
Complaint 11429473 · Aug 17, 2021 · 80,000 miles

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