Model year
2008 Lexus RX
NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 70 complaints for the 2008 Lexus RX (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 183 complaints under RX350 and RX HYBRID. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (15), SERVICE BRAKES (15), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (13). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 19–25 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,300–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 29 complaints
- 2001 19 complaints
- 2002 12 complaints
- 2003 4 complaints
- 2004 40 complaints
- 2005 27 complaints
- 2006 32 complaints
- 2007 58 complaints
- 2008 70 complaints
- 2009 34 complaints
- 2010 77 complaints
- 2011 29 complaints
- 2012 12 complaints
- 2013 19 complaints
- 2014 12 complaints
- 2015 20 complaints
- 2016 28 complaints
- 2017 47 complaints
- 2018 26 complaints
- 2019 34 complaints
- 2020 47 complaints
- 2021 70 complaints
- 2022 29 complaints
- 2023 62 complaints
- 2024 60 complaints
- 2025 22 complaints
- 2026 11 complaints
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this name in the matched NHTSA file.
Complaints
70 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 2, injury field 1, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| RX350 | 0 | 126 |
| RX HYBRID | 1 | 57 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RX 350 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| RX 350 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S5) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $4,100 |
| RX 350 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| RX 350 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S5) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| RX 400h 2WD · 3.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 24 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
| RX 400h 4WD · 3.3L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 26 | 24 | 25 | — | — | $3,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2008 Lexus RX at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.