Lexus SC430 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 100 owner complaints for the Lexus SC430 (model years 2002–2010). The most reported problem area is air bags (56 complaints), followed by tires (10 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 42 | 4 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (42), 2003 (20) and 2007 (17). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (0).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus SC430 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 56 | 5 of 9 | |
| Tires | 10 | 3 of 9 | |
| Suspension | 8 | 4 of 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 3 of 9 | |
| Structure | 5 | 4 of 9 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2002–2005, 2007 | 928,220 |
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 10 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 7 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.