CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Lexus SC has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (3 reports).
2003 Lexus SC recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture during a crash that requires the airbag to deploy.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants
The passenger side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys, causing the inflator to rupture.
Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2003 Lexus SC problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
While driving home one day four warning lights lit up: VSC, VSC OFF, ABS & BRAKE, plus a very loud warning tone. I cautiously drove home thinking at any moment my brakes may not stop the car in time. I arrived at home & parked in the garage. I needed some time to think what I should do. I decided to move the car out of the garage. I started it up and began to back out, I applied the brakes to slow down but it did not. I quickly used the parking brake to stop it. The driveway is steep so I decided the best place for the car would be back in the garage. Now it just sits there while we figure out what to do with it. I found many others that have had this problem. I am so lucky I wasn't driving
DEALER REFUSED TO MAKE REPAIRS IN ASHEVILLE AFTER MAKING APPOINTMENT TO REPAIR. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER ADVISED THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED IN-STATE.
RECEIVED 3 LETTERS ON RECALL #K6FV-AAE. CALLED TAKATA, LEXUS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE, AND THE CLOSEST LEXUS DEALERSHIP IN SANTA BARBARA. NOBODY IS FOLLOWING UP. I AM RUNNING A BUSINESS AND CAN ONLY TRAVEL OUT OF TOWN ON SATURDAY AND WILL LOSE AN ENTIRE DAY. NOBODY IS HELPING TO RESOLVE THIS SITUATION OR EVEN MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH LEXUS FOR MY OUT OF TOWN TRIP. NOT HONORING THE RECALL. REQUESTING THAT LEXUS BUY BACK THE DEFECTIVE CAR FOR $15000 AND THEY CAN FIX IT WHENEVER THEY GET AROUND TO IT. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
WE RECEIVED AN INTERIM NOTICE REGARDING THE POSSIBILITY OF A MALFUNCTION IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THAT TOYOTA IS WORKING ON A REMEDY. SINCE THIS SITUATION COULD OCCUR BEFORE THE REMEDY IS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED I REQUEST THAT NHTSA REQUIRE TOYOTA PROVIDE INTERIM RELIEF IN THE FORM OF DEACTIVATING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT A PERMANENT FIX IS IMPLEMENTED. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
2003 Lexus SC questions
Does the 2003 Lexus SC have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus SC: Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal shards; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments at occupants; Passenger airbag inflator may rupture in crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus SC?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (3), Service Brakes (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Lexus SC 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.