Lexus LS 430 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 154 owner complaints for the Lexus LS 430 (model years 2001–2005). The most reported problem area is structure (37 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (31 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2001 (52), 2002 (30) and 2004 (28). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (21).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus LS 430 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 37 | 5 of 5 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 31 | 5 of 5 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 16 | 3 of 5 | |
| Air bags | 14 | 5 of 5 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 4 of 5 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V317000 | Jul 1, 2004 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2004 | 13,000 |
| 04V295000 | Jun 25, 2004 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2004 | 14,259 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 34 complaints and a fire in 3 complaints; 55 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.