Does the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: hybrid propulsion system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid?

57 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2008 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lexus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2008 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls, newest first

September 4, 2013NHTSA 13V396000133,081 vehicles potentially affected

Hybrid propulsion system › Inverter

Summary: Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Highlander hybrid vehicles manufactured February 16, 2005, through July 29, 2010; and model year 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h vehicles manufactured February 23, 2005, through December 2, 2008. The Intelligent Power Module (IPM) inside the inverter module may contain transistors that have higher operating temperatures than the solder can support and the transistors may be heat damaged by the solder. If this occurs, various warning lamps, including the malfunction indicator lamp, slip indicator light, brake system warning light, and master warning light, will be illuminated on the instrument panel.
Consequence: The vehicle may enter a fail-safe/limp-home mode that limits the drivability of the vehicle. It is possible that the hybrid system will shut down while the vehicle is being driven, causing the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the IPM free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331. Vehicles that had their IPM replaced under recall 11V-342 are not affected by this campaign.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 57 complaints about the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 18
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Service brakes23
Vehicle speed control19
Hydraulic10
Steering5
Electrical system4

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Questions

Does the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: hybrid propulsion system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid?: 57 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.