Does the 2004 Lexus LS 430 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Lexus LS 430, the most recent reported on July 1, 2004 (Power train: automatic transmission). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LS 430?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (4).

How many 2004 Lexus LS 430 complaints mention a crash or fire?

4 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Lexus LS 430 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Lexus LS 430.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Lexus LS 430 recalls

Power train: automatic transmission

NHTSA campaign 04V317000 · reported July 1, 2004 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 13,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
The risk: This may cause the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle roll-away, which could result in a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 04V295000 · reported June 25, 2004 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 14,259 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
The risk: This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
The fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in july, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Vehicle speed control5
Exterior lighting4
Steering3
Structure3
Air bags2
Engine and engine cooling2
Visibility2
Wheels2
Electrical system1
Engine1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 23, 2017 · Steering · 117,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL IT WAS RAINING I WAS COMING OUT OF ANTLOCH CHURCH RD TO TURNING ON AUGUSTA RD PEIDMONT SC 29673 WHEN I HEAR A BIG BOOM AND PULL OVER AT THE SPINX TO SEE WHAT IT WAS AND HAD THREE BIG POTHOLES IN THE ROAD I COULD SEE THAT MY WHEELS WAS BENT AND ALSO IT WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT.

Mar 8, 2017 · Vehicle speed control · 151,000 miles · crash reported
WHEN PULLING INTO PARKING SPACE AT A LOW SPEED (2 MPH) CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED EVEN THOUGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT BEING DEPRESSED. OPERATOR'S FOOT WAS ON BRAKE PEDAL THE ENTIRE TIME BUT CAR WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL IT HIT A PARKED VEHICLE. AT THE TIME THE CAR WAS BEING TURNED TO THE RIGHT COMING INTO THE PARKING…

Jul 8, 2016 · Exterior lighting · 96,000 miles
I HIT A LARGE DOG WHILE DRIVING ONE NIGHT AND BUSTED MY FRONT BUMPER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE PERTLY GOOD. HAD BUMPER, FOG LIGHTS REPLACED, CAR LOOKS DAM GOOD. SINCE I AM AN OLDER PERSON, RETIRED AND DRIVE MOSTLY DURING THE DAY, IT WAS A WHILE BEFORE I NOTICED MY BRIGHT LIGHTS SHINE DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND ABOUT 20 TO 30…

Jun 13, 2016 · Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MLEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED…

Jun 1, 2016 · Visibility/wiper · 143,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 LEXUS LS430. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEFROST SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MULTI DISPLAY FUNCTION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE…

LS 430 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2001	0	52	10	1
2002	0	30	8	1
2003	0	23	3	0
2004	2	28	4	0
2005	0	21	9	1

Across all years, the 2001 LS 430 has the most complaints (52). All Lexus LS 430 years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Lexus LS 430 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Lexus LS 430, the most recent reported on July 1, 2004 (Power train: automatic transmission). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LS 430?: Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (5 complaints), followed by exterior lighting (4).
How many 2004 Lexus LS 430 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 4 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 23, 2017.