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.
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2009 Lexus SC430. 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: IFCAR, Public domain.
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
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.
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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
2009 Lexus SC430 Convertible w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.