2008 Lexus IS engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Lexus IS — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle: 2008 Lexus IS350 Issue: Excessive oil consumption and fuel/exhaust odor I am experiencing what I believe is excessive oil consumption with my 2008 Lexus IS350. I’ve had to regularly add oil between scheduled oil changes, and I’ve noticed that the oil level is frequently low with no…”
filed Apr 17, 2025
“I was driving approx. 60 entering on ramp of freeway when car suddenly loses power to accelerator not entire car, i almost was hit by other drivers i couldnt accelerate or anything. I panicked then started pumping accelerator then it finally catches and sped up. I immediately got off freeway. Then…”
filed Mar 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V020000 · Jan 16, 2009
Related service bulletins
Some 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS 500, 2018 – 2025 model year LC 500, 2021 – 2025 model year LC 500c, and 2015 – 2025 model year RC F vehicles with 2UR-GSE engines…
L-SB-0032-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 30, 2025
Engine problems in other IS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 IS | 4 | 10% |
| 2009 IS | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 IS | 6 | 5% |
| 2006 IS | 16 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Lexus IS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.