NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2002–2010

Lexus SC 430 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 110 owner complaints for the Lexus SC 430, covering model years 2002 to 2010. The 2002 model year drew the most complaints (42), and Air Bags is the component owners name most often.

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

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1 recall campaign on file
110 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2002–2010)

most complaints: 2002 (42 for that model year)
top component: Air Bags (65 complaints)
latest recall 19V741000 (reported Oct 17, 2019)

11 complaints reporting a crash (10.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
6 complaints reporting an injury (5.5%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus SC 430 complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2002 model year has the most complaints: 42 of 110, or 38.2%. Next come 2003 (20) and 2007 (17). The fewest are for 2008, with 4 complaints.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

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

Lexus SC 430 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting an injury
2002	42	4	3
2003	20	2	1
2004	12	1	1
2005	9	3	1
2006	6	1	0
2007	17	0	0
2008	4	0	0
All model years	110	11	6

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

Most-reported Lexus SC 430 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Air Bags is the component named most often, in 65 complaints (59.1% of all 110), followed by Tires (10) and Suspension (8).

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

Components named most often in Lexus SC 430 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Air Bags	65	59.1%
Tires	10	9.1%
Suspension	8	7.3%
Vehicle Speed Control	7	6.4%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	5	4.5%
Structure	5	4.5%
Electrical System	4	3.6%
Wheels	4	3.6%
Steering	3	2.7%
Electronic Stability Control	2	1.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling	2	1.8%
Equipment	2	1.8%
Service Brakes	2	1.8%
Unknown or Other	2	1.8%
Exterior Lighting	1	0.9%

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 SC 430 recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name SC 430, newest first. The only campaign, 19V741000, covers model years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

1 recall campaign

Lexus SC 430 recall campaigns covering each model year
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2010s	2010: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 19V741000
Reported Oct 17, 2019
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module; Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model years 2002–2010
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.
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy:
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.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. 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 SC 430 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus SC 430 have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Lexus SC 430, covering model years 2002 to 2010. The campaign, 19V741000, was reported on October 17, 2019 and is filed under “Air bags”.

Which Lexus SC 430 model year has the most complaints?

The 2002 model year, with 42 of the 110 complaints in NHTSA’s file (38.2%). The next are 2003 (20) and 2007 (17). 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 SC 430 complaint?

Air Bags is the component named most often: 65 complaints, or 59.1% of all 110. Tires (10) and Suspension (8) 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 SC 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 SC 430 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 110 complaints, 11 report a crash, 0 a fire, 6 at least one injury and 0 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.