Model year guide

2008 Lexus LS 600h L

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2008 Lexus LS 600h L is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 29 on record.

2008 Lexus LS 600h L — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2008 Lexus LS 600h L at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$22,310

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

2008 Lexus LS 600h L recalls 2

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings NHTSA Campaign #14V647000 · 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 · 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 8 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 600h L 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.

What's a 2008 Lexus LS 600h L worth?

Low
$13,900
Typical price
$22,310
High
$33,000

From 5 comparable 2008 Lexus LS 600h L listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2008 Lexus LS 600h L 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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
202.8 in
Width
74.0 in
Height
58.7 in
Wheelbase
121.7 in
Curb weight
5,049 lb
Front track
63.4 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2008 Lexus LS 600h L. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

About the Lexus LS 600h L

The Lexus LS (XF40) is the fourth generation of the Lexus LS—a series of full-size luxury cars. Produced by Lexus, the luxury division of the Japanese automaker Toyota, the XF40 served as the flagship vehicle of the former's lineup from 2006 until production ended in 2017.

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

2008 Lexus LS 600h L trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 600h L
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl 438 hp

2008 Lexus LS 600h L vehicles on record

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2008 Lexus LS 600h L — frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lexus LS 600h L have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus LS 600h L. 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 600h L get?

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

How much is a 2008 Lexus LS 600h L worth?

Comparable 2008 Lexus LS 600h L listings run roughly $13,900–$33,000, typically around $22,310 (from 5 vehicles).

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