2008 Lexus RX: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Apr 15, 2026 · Brakes · VA

While trying to leave my driveway my brakes went out almost causing me to go through a pasture fence. On the dash board popped up ABS and VSC warning. Now the module and regulator is making a horrible sound. And clicks

Filed Aug 24, 2023 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 138,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus RX400H. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and made an abnormal pumping and grinding sound. Additionally, an unknown beeping and buzzing alarm sounded. The contact stated that he depressed the brake pedal with both feet. The ABS, traction control, and the stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 138,000.

Filed Aug 12, 2022 · Brakes · FL

Vehicle brakes are inconsistent. The ABS system also locks up periodically, and fail to engage at other times. Extremely dangerous to drive. They are also very noisy. I contacted both the local Lexus dealership and national number, but they refused to fix them under warranty. Lexus DID offer an extended warranty in 2016 or so, but since I was the second owner of the vehicle, I never received notification of the extended warranty that went through Dec. 31 2017. In September, 2020, I could no longer deal with the brakes, so I bought a new ABS actuator from the Lexus dealership and installed it myself. It was straight forward and took less than an hour to install and bleed the brake lines per Lexus instructions. Less than 16 months later, the ABS system is failing again. Lexus told me that the part warranty is only one year, and refused to cover the expense to fix.

Filed Dec 6, 2021 · Brakes, Driver assistance · RI

2008 Lexus RX 400H Faulty ABS Actuator yes my car is available for inspection upon request . This is a known problem on this vehicle there is 100s of complaints on same issue with the same cars Lexus is neglecting responsibility for this faulty and very dangerous hazard , this part has been faulty for years with out my knowledge and now it’s gotten worse all the lights related to my brake system is on and the brakes seem to have a mind of there own they break real hard at times and times I have to slam on them to break . yes I have had the car checked and the dealer told me that there was a extended warranty issued on this part but that it’s expired. they also gave me a quote $2,100 just for the part no labor that’s crazy, this is not a extended warranty matter this should be recalled there is thousands of people driving this cars with out knowing that there breaks could give out anytime . I hope that Lexus considers the seriousness of this matter and not wait on till lives are lost do to neglecting. they took effort years ago in extending the warranty on the part but there is thousands of owners like my self that were not aware or notified of this extension , also this is a malfunction that is not noticeable and can happen at anytime especially while you driving .

Filed Jun 16, 2020 · Brakes · 131,800 miles · MD

I was driving my vehicle and pushed on brake pedal to stop at red light. What I noticed that brake, ABS, traction, check engine and more warning lights came on in the dashboard and I almost rear ended car in front of me due to no brakes. Pedal went to the floor, slowly I drove my car to bp workshop on liberty road randlestown md, 21133 first. Later I drove to a&b autobody 901 dundalk ave baltimore md 21224. For the repair. After 2days, tech called and told me that my car needs brake actuator which is almost $2000.00 parts and labor. Ridiculous. Tech told me its common problem with these vehicles. I called lexus of towson and they told me that we would've got it done for free of charge if the vehicle was sold at our dealership. I guess dealers do recalls only on those cars that are sold thru them but I've bought it used. I don't have this much money to fix my [xxx] truck. Please help me to get my car back on the road. Thanks *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jan 29, 2020 · Brakes · 5 miles · MD

The brake pedal goes to the floor due to the ABS actuator defects. I have video of the sound and behaviors when the problem occurs. I have not been able to drive the vehicle and the dealer will not fix the problem. The brakes didn't work, didn't stop the vehicle upon my last use of the car. The vehicle dashboard gives warning and error codes related to the brakes, emergency brake, ABS, vsc, etc. I have written lexus for any assistance. I purchased the vehicle in maryland from a used car dealer who cleared the codes before obtaining the safety inspection. However if this car were started or if the brake pedal was tested, the vehicle would have failed. As was the case when I obtained my own safety inspection on the vehicle which it now failed