Takata inflators or potential of ruptured inflator on passenger side airbag. I have not been contacted regarding this recall as of yet and I do see this recall was issued in may of 2015. Please note nothing has happened but my car has not been repaired and I have not received any communication on the recall as of yet.
The worst 2006 Lexus SC430 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags5
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
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- Airbags5
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
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 2006 Lexus SC430 83
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- 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
- Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in...
- 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
2006 Lexus SC430 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8‑cyl | RWD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
What 2006 Lexus SC430 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
15v285 recall notice was issued 6/15/15. .as of 12/1/15 lexus has not provided sufficient parts to the las vegas dealer to complete the repair.. 20 cars are ahead of my repair and it will be several weeks. Meanwhile no one should be in the passenger seat. Unacceptable!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags); however, the part 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus sc430. While driving at 70 MPH, the volume and the cruise control on the steering wheel were activated and the radio and navigation failed to function. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus sc430. While attempting to decelerate at 40 MPH, the vehicle lurched forward. Consequently he crashed into 2 iron gates. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership the current and failure mileages were 16000.
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Questions about the 2006 Lexus SC430
Is the 2006 Lexus SC430 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2006 Lexus SC430, fewer than a typical SC430 model year.
What is the 2006 Lexus SC430 year score?
The 2006 Lexus SC430 scores 86 out of 100 (good). 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 2006 Lexus SC430?
Airbags, with 5 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus SC430 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus SC430 get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Lexus SC430 range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 17 city and 23 highway.
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