repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2003 Lexus SC430Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2003 Lexus SC430, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-741 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 13, 2020. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2003 Lexus SC430 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Tires
2Steering1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine and engine cooling
1Electronic stability control
1Structure
1Wheels
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2003 Lexus SC430 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2003 vs. every other SC430 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the SC430 median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2003 Lexus SC430 safety ratings
2003 Lexus SC 430 Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What SC430 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 LEXUS SC430. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V741000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL…
TAKATA RECALL - WHEN I CHECKED UNDER LEXUS TO SEE IF MY VEHICLE WAS LISTED IT WAS BUT WHEN I PUT IN THE VIN NUMBER IT SAID O - SO I'M CONFUSED WHY WOULD IT SAY YES UNDER LEXUS BUT NOT UNDER THE VIN NUMBER ? IS IT SAFE ?
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE AND SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT FOR AIR BAG RECALL TO BE REPAIRED. THE LEXUS DEALER HELD THE CAR FOR FOUR DAYS BEFORE REALIZING THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. WE WERE TOLD TO PICK UP THE CAR AND THEY COULD NOT TELL US WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE…
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