- 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
2009 Lexus SC430 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Lexus SC430 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2019 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical SC430 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 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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No complaints about the 2009 Lexus SC430 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus SC430: every year compared
All SC430 years2009 Lexus SC430 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Lexus SC430 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2009 Lexus ES350 | 173 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus RX350 | 131 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus IS250/350 | 91 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus IS F | 41 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus LS460/460L | 24 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus LS600HL Hybrid | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus GS350/460 | 10 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus LX570 | 4 | 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 2009 Lexus SC430
Does the 2009 Lexus SC430 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 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.
How many complaints has the 2009 Lexus SC430 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Lexus SC430 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 95 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 2009 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