2004 Lexus SC430 recalls & problems

1 recall 6 complaints

1recalls
6owner complaints
0crashes reported
0fires reported
1 / 0injuries / deaths

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Lexus SC430 and 6 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is air bags (4 reports), followed by equipment (2). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.

2004 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 →

2004 Lexus SC430 problems by component

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuries
Air Bags 4
 000
Equipment 2
 001

Latest owner complaints

Equipment · Apr 26, 2023 · 159,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the radio was activated and there was an abnormal sound coming from the antenna. The contact noticed the antenna hanging off the holster and structuring the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…

Air Bags · Jul 29, 2016 · OK

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.…

Air Bags · Oct 19, 2015 · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Air Bags · Aug 24, 2015 · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V285000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a…

Air Bags · Mar 31, 2015 · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 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.

Equipment · Mar 20, 2009 · 35,000 miles · NJ · 1 injured

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus sc430. The contact stated that the vehicle has mold growing across the climate exchange. He smells mildew coming from the air condition duct and some doctors stated that he was terminally ill. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but they could not find the failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer for three months and they cleaned and…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2004 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 2004 Lexus SC430?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are air bags (4), equipment (2).

Have there been crashes or injuries linked to the 2004 Lexus SC430?

Owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.