NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2001–2005

Lexus LS 430 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 154 owner complaints for the Lexus LS 430, covering model years 2001 to 2005. The 2001 model year drew the most complaints (52), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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2 recall campaigns on file
154 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
5 model years with data (2001–2005)

most complaints: 2001 (52 for that model year)
top component: Structure (37 complaints)
latest recall 04V317000 (reported Jul 1, 2004)

34 complaints reporting a crash (22.1%)
3 complaints reporting a fire (1.9%)
41 complaints reporting an injury (26.6%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.6%)

Lexus LS 430 complaints by model year

5 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2001 model year has the most complaints: 52 of 154, or 33.8%. Next come 2002 (30) and 2004 (28). The fewest are for 2005, with 21 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Lexus LS 430 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Lexus LS 430 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2001	52	10	1	15	0
2002	30	8	1	13	0
2003	23	3	0	7	0
2004	28	4	0	2	0
2005	21	9	1	4	1
All model years	154	34	3	41	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus LS 430 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 37 complaints (24.0% of all 154), followed by Vehicle Speed Control (31) and Latches/Locks/Linkages (16).

Components named most often in Lexus LS 430 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Lexus LS 430 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Structure	37	24.0%
Vehicle Speed Control	31	20.1%
Latches/Locks/Linkages	16	10.4%
Air Bags	14	9.1%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	10	6.5%
Steering	7	4.5%
Engine and Engine Cooling	6	3.9%
Exterior Lighting	6	3.9%
Unknown or Other	6	3.9%
Visibility	6	3.9%
Wheels	6	3.9%
Equipment	5	3.2%
Tires	5	3.2%
Electrical System	4	2.6%
Fuel System, Gasoline	4	2.6%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus LS 430 recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name LS 430, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model year 2004.

2 recall campaigns

Lexus LS 430 recall campaigns covering each model year
2004: 2 campaigns

NHTSA campaign 04V317000
Reported Jul 1, 2004
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model year 2004
On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
Consequence:
This may cause the parking lock system to be inoperative when the transmission shift lever is placed in the park position, thereby increasing the risk of vehicle roll-away, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during July 2004. Owners should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 04V295000
Reported Jun 25, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2004
On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
Consequence:
This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and, in the worst case, may result in failure of the fuel pump.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in July, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus LS 430 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus LS 430 have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus LS 430, covering model years 2001 to 2005. The most recent, 04V317000, was reported on July 1, 2004 and is filed under “Power train”.

Which Lexus LS 430 model year has the most complaints?

The 2001 model year, with 52 of the 154 complaints in NHTSA’s file (33.8%). The next are 2002 (30) and 2004 (28). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus LS 430 complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 37 complaints, or 24.0% of all 154. Vehicle Speed Control (31) and Latches/Locks/Linkages (16) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus LS 430?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus LS 430 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 154 complaints, 34 report a crash, 3 a fire, 41 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.