Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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 repair. Fox lexus of el paso (11165 gateway blvd w, el paso, tx 79935, 915‑598‑0399) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The worst 2003 Lexus SC430 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags10
- Brakes4
- Tires3
- Steering2
- Suspension2
Problems by type
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- Airbags10
- Brakes4
- Tires3
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Body1
- Driver assistance1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- 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 frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
- Risk
- 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 Toyota customer service at 1‑888‑270‑9371 or Lexus customer service at 1‑800‑255‑3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Recall number 19V741000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Lexus SC430 80
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix...
- CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was...
- CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Supersession notice
What 2003 Lexus SC430 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 ?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. While driving 40 MPH, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and then shut off, and the transmission downshifted. The transmission failure caused the vehicle to jerk when the gears were shifted. In addition, the contact stated that the convertible top of the vehicle would not close and that the none of the windows would close. An independent mechanic stated that the battery was not the cause of the failure, but the failure was not determined. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 167,000.
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 recall defect. The notice says not to operate the car with a passenger until the repairs are complete.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v350000 (air bags). However, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 12/30/14*lj the vehicle has been repaired updated 9/25/2015
No incident, just general complaint / concern - I am told to expect up to 60 days for part receipt to fix my vehicle. But it is clearly stated in the by recall notice not to drive vehicle with passenger seat occupied. Question: is there a recourse since I will be unable to drive my vehicle for 60 days or more, and cannot get the part needed to make it safe for the passenger?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v655000 (air bags); however, the part needed to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v3500000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v350000 (air bags) however, the part was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Questions about the 2003 Lexus SC430
Is the 2003 Lexus SC430 reliable?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 2003 Lexus SC430, 1.7 times a typical SC430 model year.
What is the 2003 Lexus SC430 year score?
The 2003 Lexus SC430 scores 57 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus SC430: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Lexus SC430?
Airbags, with 10 complaints. Next is brakes (4).
How many recalls does the 2003 Lexus SC430 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
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