2007 Lexus SC430 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 17, 2019 · 17 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other SC430 years
More complaints than other years 3rd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus SC430. That ranks 3rd out of 9 SC430 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (17 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2007 Lexus SC430 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags17
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags17100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 15 complaints
2015: 152015152016: 1201612017: 120171

n = 17 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2007 Lexus SC430 recalls (1)

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Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module; air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator moduleOct 17, 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles

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.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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.

Air Bags · received Feb 7, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10950018

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.

Air Bags · received Jan 16, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10820606

2007 lexus sc 430. Consumer writes in regards to unsatisfactory customer service at dealership for passenger side airbag recall repairs. *smd

Air Bags · received Dec 8, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10816107

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…

Air Bags · received Dec 7, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10808826

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…

Air Bags · received Dec 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10807941

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus SC430?

Owners most often report air bags problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 17 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus SC430?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2007 Lexus SC430 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other SC430 model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.