2002 Lexus SC430 recalls
Air Bags · NHTSA 19V741000 · Oct 17, 2019
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…
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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…
928,220 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
Latest owner complaints
Air Bags · Mar 8, 2019 · 50,000 miles · MT
Getting totally jerked around they call and never follow up. This has been going on for years. Not able to drive the car for years now.
Exterior Lighting · May 6, 2018 · 62,123 miles · ME
There is condensation in the head lamps which affects how well they work at night. The car has not been modified or had any type of injury that would result in condensation being inside the headlight covers. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. It impairs how well the headlamps work.
Air Bags · Nov 8, 2017 · CO
2002 lexus sc430. Consumer writes in regards to front passenger airbag inflator module safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the vehicole was taken to have the recall completed, but was told the zone was not currently authorized to complee the repair. Updated 11/08/2017*js
Air Bags · Apr 22, 2016 · NC
Takata recall bought this vehicle about a year ago and have not received any notice on what to do to get this fixed.
Air Bags · Apr 16, 2016 · 68,000 miles · AL
Had airbag recall done about 1500 miles ago, air bag warning light is now on , steady ,all the time
Air Bags · Jul 6, 2015 · 125,000 miles · MO
I had the safety recall, concerning the airbag inflator module, done on my car but now the airbag sensor light stays on.
Service Brakes · Mar 11, 2015 · 125,000 miles · KY
Driving the car under normal conditions at about 45 MPH and the brakes went completely out without any warning. Im fortunate that I didn't crash the vehicle into something or someone! Contacted lexus to let them know the issue and they basically laughed it off !! Poor customer service!! *tr
Air Bags · Jan 16, 2015 · 65,000 miles · AZ
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The specifics of the failure were not available. The…
Air Bags · Nov 25, 2014 · CA
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign id number: 14V312000 (air bags) and stated that the parts were not available for several months. The dealer was unable to provide a specific date when the parts would become available. The contact was not able to schedule an appointment with the local authorized dealer. The…
Air Bags · Nov 25, 2014 · CA
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Air Bags · Oct 30, 2014 · TN
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Structure · Oct 15, 2014 · 101,000 miles · PA
The hardtop will not go down on the one side - apparently the motors that bring down the hardtop can burn out, causing the issue. For higher-end car, this should not happen so soon. Dealer indicated this was a $3,000-plus repair. I have since been driving a sc430 coupe! *tr
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2002 Lexus SC430, the most recent one (19V741000) for air bags. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus SC430?
Based on 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (18), tires (5), suspension (4).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2002 Lexus SC430?
Owners reported 4 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.