- 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
2007 Lexus SC430 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2007 Lexus SC430 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (18). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2006 has 7 and the 2008 has 5.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical SC430 year, for its age
#211 most complained-about 2007 vehicle
- Complaints
- 18
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2007 Lexus SC430 problems
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2007 Lexus SC430 recalls 1
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18 complaints about the 2007 Lexus SC430
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Takata recall I have been waiting months for the repair to this and my other lexus. At the least lexus should be providing a safe comparable vehicle as a replacement until my two vehicles are repaired.
Called wilde lexus in sarasota florida to make appointment in july 2014 to repair air bag recall. They had to order part and would call me. Never heard from them as of jan 16,2016. I was told not to allow passenger to sit in car while driving.
2007 Lexus sc 430. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for passenger side airbag recall repairs. *Smd
Takata recall. Vehicle was taken to hoffman lexus, east hartford, connecticut for recall service on november 11, 2015. Vehicle was determined to be rebuilt. Dealer is unable to effect repair due to mismatched ecu and air bag. Dealer has requested direction from lexus engineering. Lexus engineering has failed to respond to dealer request for over four weeks. Dealer refuses to release vehicle citing safety liability. I want my car back in safe condition.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts are not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A safety recall notice (interim notice) was issued for the front passenger air bag inflator on my vehicle on may 18, 2015. My lexus dealer in maui, hawaii, assured me they had the necessary repair parts for my vehicle so I brought the vehicle in for service september 22, 2015. After I dropped the car off, the service manager later called me to explain that they do not have the repair parts for my vehicle and, in fact, have been unable to determine from lexus what parts are needed or when they will be available. ...
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This has been an open issue for four months now, with no resolution date in sight. The safety recall notice has advised me "until the remedy becomes available, we recommend that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat." This is a two-seater vehicle, meaning I can carry no passengers until the potential defect is remedied. Can you please assist me?
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (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 2007 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. Updated 11/09/15*lj updated 01/20/2016*jb manufacterer of vehicle did not have the parts to ship to the dealer for few months, from time of recall to the time of repair. 4/16/18*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Was notified sometime of passenger airbag recall informed not to use passenger occupant seat until repaired this is a two seat car and since there are two of us not able to use the car its been a really long time
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (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 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) however, the recall part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v286000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Ma 10/2
Lexus SC430: every year compared
All SC430 years2007 Lexus SC430 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Lexus SC430 | 18 | 1 | C | |
| 2007 Lexus ES350 | 664 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus IS250/350 | 388 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus RX350 | 225 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus LS460/460L | 139 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus RX400H | 117 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus GS350/430 | 83 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus GS450H | 48 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2007 Lexus GX470 | 39 | 0 | C | 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 2007 Lexus SC430
Does the 2007 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2007 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 2007 Lexus SC430?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (18).
How many complaints has the 2007 Lexus SC430 had?
18 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 5, 2015 and the latest on February 7, 2017. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2007 Lexus SC430 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2007 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