2008 Lexus SC 430 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2008 Lexus SC 430 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).

1Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your SC 430?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2008 Lexus SC 430 recalls

Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants

Recall 19V741Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehicles affected

Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.

Most common 2008 Lexus SC 430 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags4

What owners report

2016-10-14, Air Bags
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.
2016-07-14, Air Bags
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.
2016-05-24, Air Bags
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.
2016-05-24, Air Bags
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

2008 Lexus SC 430 questions

Does the 2008 Lexus SC 430 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Lexus SC 430: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Lexus SC 430?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Lexus SC 430 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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