2009 Lexus SC430Problems, recalls & complaints

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.

2009 Lexus SC430

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Lexus SC430 has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 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.

65%repaired · 2021 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 19V-741 · Oct 17, 2019 · 928,220 vehicles · 600,429 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2009 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2009 Lexus SC430 safety ratings

2009 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

Own a 2009 SC430?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.