- The 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 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.
- The risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Lexus SC430 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2006 Lexus SC430 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (6) and the electrical system (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2005 has 12 and the 2007 has 18.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical SC430 year, for its age
#250 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2006 Lexus SC430 problems
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2006 Lexus SC430 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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7 complaints about the 2006 Lexus SC430
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Takata inflators or potential of ruptured inflator on passenger side airbag. I have not been contacted regarding this recall as of yet and I do see this recall was issued in may of 2015. Please note nothing has happened but my car has not been repaired and I have not received any communication on the recall as of yet.
15V285 recall notice was issued 6/15/15. .As of 12/1/15 lexus has not provided sufficient parts to the las vegas dealer to complete the repair.. 20 Cars are ahead of my repair and it will be several weeks. Meanwhile no one should be in the passenger seat. Unacceptable!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 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.
Received safety recall notice for passenger side air bag. Safety recall warned not to use the passsenger side seat. Called dealer. Dealer advised that the first available time that they could fix the recall was june 1st, 2016. This renders this vehicle unless for almost a year. In the mean time what are supposed to drive?
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus sc430. While driving at 70 mph, the volume and the cruise control on the steering wheel were activated and the radio and navigation failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus sc430. While attempting to decelerate at 40 mph, the vehicle lurched forward. Consequently he crashed into 2 iron gates. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership the current and failure mileages were 16000.
Lexus SC430: every year compared
All SC430 years2006 Lexus SC430 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lexus SC430 | 7 | 1 | B | |
| 2006 Lexus IS250/350 | 425 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX400H | 186 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus GS300/430 | 180 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX330 | 99 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus ES330 | 79 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus GX470 | 39 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus LS430 | 17 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus LX470 | 15 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Lexus SC430
Does the 2006 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus SC430: inflator module (October 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus SC430?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (6), electrical system (1), acceleration & cruise control (1).
How many complaints has the 2006 Lexus SC430 had?
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 6, 2009 and the latest on August 28, 2018. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2006 Lexus SC430 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 70 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Lexus SC430 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus SC430 years have the most complaints?
2002 (52), 2003 (25), 2007 (18). See every Lexus SC430 year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Lexus SC430 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data