2003 Lexus Sc430 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (10) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Wheels:rim (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-10-17 · campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
Defect: 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
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 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.
Service bulletins (80)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Structure:body 2024-04-19 · L-SB-0024-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. if these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof,
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · Takata CSP Cover · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: takata csp coverage job aid - published 7.28.2022
Air Bags 2022-07-28 · 22LE02 - Takata · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
csp: on july 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for economic loss related to takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program (?csp?) for 2002-2019 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with certain tak
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Showing the 6 most recent of 80 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-13 · Air Bags“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…”
2017-08-29 · Air Bags“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 ?…”
2017-08-08 · Structure:body · 167,000 mi“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…”
2015-08-29 · Air Bags“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 t…”
2015-05-04 · Air Bags“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 ha…”
2014-11-24 · Air Bags“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 h…”
2014-11-24 · Air Bags“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…”
2014-10-28 · Air Bags“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 no…”
2014-09-24 · Air Bags“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. …”
2014-08-27 · Air Bags · 24,000 mi“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.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.