Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Inverter Failure may cause Hybrid Vehicle to Stall
- 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.
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Owner complaints (57)
57 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The service brakes is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 57 |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 22 | 38.6% |
| Vehicle speed control | 19 | 33.3% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 8.8% |
| Steering | 5 | 8.8% |
| Air bags | 3 | 5.3% |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 5.3% |
| Structure | 3 | 5.3% |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 3.5% |
| Engine | 2 | 3.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 3.5% |
How 2008 compares with other RX Hybrid years
Best and worst RX Hybrid years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 154 | 5 |
| 2007 | 59 | 3 |
| 2008 | 57 | 1 |
| 2010 | 8 | 1 |
| 2011 | 12 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2008 Lexus RX Hybrid FAQ
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 13V396000 (hybrid propulsion system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2008 Lexus RX Hybrid problems?
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes (22), Vehicle speed control (19), Electrical system (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2008 RX Hybrid compare with other years?
Among the 2005–2015 Lexus RX Hybrid model years at least five years old, the 2005 drew the fewest complaints (2) and the 2006 the most (154). The 2008 drew 57. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.