- 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
2008 Lexus SC430 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2008 Lexus SC430 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (4) and the body, doors & structure (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2007 has 18 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical SC430 year, for its age
#289 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Lexus SC430 problems
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2008 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
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5 complaints about the 2008 Lexus SC430
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). 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 had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). 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. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall.The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v127000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. 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. Part distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 07/13/16*lj updated 07/13/16.*Jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. While driving approximately 5 mph the front end of the vehicle including the bumper, the grill and the fog lights detached from the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The dealer was contacted and informed him to take the vehicle to the body shop. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The technicians did not inform the contact what caused the front end to detach. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Lexus SC430: every year compared
All SC430 years2008 Lexus SC430 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Lexus SC430 | 5 | 1 | A | |
| 2008 Lexus ES350 | 323 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus IS250/350 | 257 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus RX350 | 196 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus LS460/460L | 133 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus RX400H | 127 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus IS F | 115 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus LS600HL | 49 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2008 Lexus GS350/460 | 46 | 0 | F | 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 2008 Lexus SC430
Does the 2008 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2008 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 2008 Lexus SC430?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (4), body, doors & structure (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Lexus SC430 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 1, 2011 and the latest on October 14, 2016. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Lexus SC430 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 81 out of 100 (grade A: far 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 2008 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