Lexus SC recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 17 owner complaints for the Lexus SC (model years 2002–2010). The most reported problem area is air bags (11 complaints), followed by electrical system (1 complaint). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus SC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 11 | 6 of 9 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Steering | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 of 9 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V883000 | Dec 12, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2002–2005 | 168,993 |
| 16V127000 | Mar 3, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008–2010 | 147,242 |
| 16V128000 | Mar 2, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008–2010 | 71,163 |
| 15V286000 | May 13, 2015 | Air bags | 2002–2007 | 1,069,055 |
| 15V285000 | May 13, 2015 | Air bags | 2002–2007 | 1,973,468 |
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 3 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 3 people injured and 0 deaths 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.