Lexus SC430 recalls & problems by year
9 recalls and 110 owner complaints across 9 model years (2002–2010).
Most complaints200242 complaints
Most recalls20101 recall
Crashes reported11in owner complaints
Injuries reported70 deaths
| Year | NHTSA stars | EPA mpg | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 4 |
| 2007 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 17 |
| 2006 | — | 19 mpg | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 9 |
| 2004 | — | 18 mpg | 1 | 12 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1 | 20 |
| 2002 | — | — | 1 | 42 |
Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.
Most-reported problem areas, all years
- Air bags — 65 complaints
- Tires — 10 complaints
- Suspension — 8 complaints
- Vehicle speed control — 7 complaints
- Structure — 5 complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic — 5 complaints
- Wheels — 4 complaints
- Electrical system — 4 complaints