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.
2007 Lexus SC430Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2007 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 October 17, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: hugh llewelyn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Lexus SC430 has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Air bags
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 17 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2007 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
2007 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
2007 Lexus SC430 safety ratings
2007 Lexus SC430 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.
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.
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.
2007 LEXUS SC 430. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO UNSATISFACTORY CUSTOMER SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP FOR PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD
Own a 2007 SC430?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.