Model year guide

2008 Lexus LS 600

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Lexus LS 600 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2008 Lexus LS 600 — representative photo
Representative photo

2008 Lexus LS 600 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined21 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2008 Lexus LS 600 recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #14V647000 · NHTSA lists this under Ls600hl · 15/10/2014

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attach…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine NHTSA Campaign #10V309000 · manufacturer #ALE · NHTSA lists this under Ls600hl · 06/07/2010

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.

Fix: TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2008 Lexus LS 600 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Engine start-stopYes
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume12 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lexus LS 600 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Lexus LS 600

The Lexus LS is a series of full-size luxury sedans that have served as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, since 1989. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2008 Lexus LS 600 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus LS 600 model years

2012 2011 2010 2007

2008 Lexus LS 600 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lexus LS 600 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus LS 600. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2008 Lexus LS 600 get?

The 2008 Lexus LS 600 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (20 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.