2003 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 · Aug 13, 2020 · NM
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V741000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Fox lexus of el paso (11165 gateway blvd w, el paso, tx 79935,…
Air Bags · Aug 29, 2017 · MN
Takata recall - when I checked under lexus to see if my vehicle was listed it was but when I put in the VIN number it said o - so I'm confused why would it say yes under lexus but not under the VIN number ? Is it safe ?
Power Train · Aug 8, 2017 · 167,000 miles · TN
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. While driving 40 MPH, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and then shut off, and the transmission downshifted. The transmission failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the gears were shifted. In addition, the contact stated that the convertible top of the vehicle would not close and that the none of the windows would close.…
Structure · Aug 8, 2017 · 167,000 miles · TN
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. While driving 40 MPH, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and then shut off, and the transmission downshifted. The transmission failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the gears were shifted. In addition, the contact stated that the convertible top of the vehicle would not close and that the none of the windows would close.…
Electrical System · Aug 8, 2017 · 167,000 miles · TN
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. While driving 40 MPH, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and then shut off, and the transmission downshifted. The transmission failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the gears were shifted. In addition, the contact stated that the convertible top of the vehicle would not close and that the none of the windows would close.…
Air Bags · Aug 29, 2015 · CA
Received recall notice and scheduled appointment for air bag recall to be repaired. The lexus dealer held the car for four days before realizing they did not have the parts to make the repair. We were told to pick up the car and they could not tell US when the parts would be available to remedy the recall defect. The notice says not to operate the car with a passenger until…
Air Bags · May 4, 2015 · WA
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle 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.
Air Bags · Nov 24, 2014 · AL
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V350000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…
Air Bags · Nov 24, 2014 · TX
No incident, just general complaint / concern - I am told to expect up to 60 days for part receipt to fix my vehicle. But it is clearly stated in the by recall notice not to drive vehicle with passenger seat occupied. Question: is there a recourse since I will be unable to drive my vehicle for 60 days or more, and cannot get the part needed to make it safe for the passenger?…
Air Bags · Oct 28, 2014 · FL
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V655000 (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 repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Air Bags · Sep 24, 2014 · FL
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V3500000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Air Bags · Aug 27, 2014 · 24,000 miles · GA
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V350000 (air bags) however, the part 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2003 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 2003 Lexus SC430?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (10), service brakes, hydraulic (4), tires (3).
Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2003 Lexus SC430?
Owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.