2007 Lexus SC430 recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus SC430.

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recalls
17
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2007 Lexus SC430 recalls

Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module · Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module

NHTSA campaign 19V741000 · reported October 17, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 928,220 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

Most reported problems

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

What owners report

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

Feb 7, 2017 · Air bags

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE BEEN WAITING MONTHS FOR THE REPAIR TO THIS AND MY OTHER LEXUS. AT THE LEAST LEXUS SHOULD BE PROVIDING A SAFE COMPARABLE VEHICLE AS A REPLACEMENT UNTIL MY TWO VEHICLES ARE REPAIRED.

Jan 16, 2016 · Air bags

CALLED WILDE LEXUS IN SARASOTA FLORIDA TO MAKE APPOINTMENT IN JULY 2014 TO REPAIR AIR BAG RECALL. THEY HAD TO ORDER PART AND WOULD CALL ME. NEVER HEARD FROM THEM AS OF JAN 16,2016. I WAS TOLD NOT TO ALLOW PASSENGER TO SIT IN CAR WHILE DRIVING.

Dec 8, 2015 · Air bags

2007 LEXUS SC 430. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRS.

Dec 7, 2015 · Air bags

TAKATA RECALL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HOFFMAN LEXUS, EAST HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT FOR RECALL SERVICE ON NOVEMBER 11, 2015. VEHICLE WAS DETERMINED TO BE REBUILT. DEALER IS UNABLE TO EFFECT REPAIR DUE TO MISMATCHED ECU AND AIR BAG. DEALER HAS REQUESTED DIRECTION FROM LEXUS ENGINEERING. LEXUS ENGINEERING HAS FAILED TO…

Dec 2, 2015 · Air bags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V285000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT AWARE…

SC430 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 11210
2005 1930
2006 1610
2007 11700
2008 1400
2009 1000
2010 1000

Across all years, the 2002 SC430 has the most complaints (42). All Lexus SC430 years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 Lexus SC430, the most recent reported on October 17, 2019 (Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module, Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus SC430?
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (17 complaints).
How many 2007 Lexus SC430 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received February 7, 2017.