2002 LEXUS SC430 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
46
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
21
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 LEXUS SC430
The 2002 LEXUS SC430 has received a total of 46 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 21 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (17 complaints), Suspension (3 complaints), and Tires (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 LEXUS SC430
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 LEXUS SC430, potentially affecting up to 1,856,440 vehicles.
Recall 19V741000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 928,220 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 19V741000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 928,220 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 LEXUS SC430
46 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 LEXUS SC430. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tirestreadbelt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GETTING TOTALLY JERKED AROUND THEY CALL AND NEVER FOLLOW UP. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS. NOT ABLE TO DRIVE THE CAR FOR YEARS NOW.
THERE IS CONDENSATION IN THE HEAD LAMPS WHICH AFFECTS HOW WELL THEY WORK AT NIGHT. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED OR HAD ANY TYPE OF INJURY THAT WOULD RESULT IN CONDENSATION BEING INSIDE THE HEADLIGHT COVERS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED. IT IMPAIRS HOW WELL THE HEADLAMPS WORK.
2002 LEXUS SC430. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR MODULE SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICOLE WAS TAKEN TO HAVE THE RECALL COMPLETED, BUT WAS TOLD THE ZONE WAS NOT CURRENTLY AUTHORIZED TO COMPLEE THE REPAIR. UPDATED 11/08/2017*JS
TAKATA RECALL BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE ABOUT A YEAR AGO AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICE ON WHAT TO DO TO GET THIS FIXED.
HAD AIRBAG RECALL DONE ABOUT 1500 MILES AGO, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT IS NOW ON , STEADY ,ALL THE TIME
Safety Rating for the 2002 LEXUS SC430
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 LEXUS SC430 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 LEXUS SC430
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 21 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 LEXUS SC430. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-EL004-02_Obsol — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0029-13.
01304 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT A STANDSTILL AND IN GEAR (D POSITION). *TT
00304 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATION. *TT
NV00803 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DOOR WOOD TRIM PANEL VIBRATION. *TT
00501 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS. *TT
2LB — TIRES:VALVE
LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2LB - TIRE VALVE STEM CAP REPLACEMENT. *TT
PG00602 — TIRES
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURES USED TO DETERMINE IF RUN FLAT TIRES ARE REPAIRABLE. *TT
PG00502 — TIRES
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. *TT
SU00102 — SUSPENSION:REAR
INFORMATION ON ELIMINATING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER. *TT
SU00202 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT - FRONT STABILIZER BAR TORQUE REVISION. *TT
Showing 10 of 21 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 LEXUS SC430
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS SC430
- 2002 LEXUS SC430 (current)
- 2003 LEXUS SC430 — 29 complaints
- 2004 LEXUS SC430 — 6 complaints
- 2005 LEXUS SC430 — 11 complaints
- 2006 LEXUS SC430 — 7 complaints
- 2007 LEXUS SC430 — 17 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints