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.
The worst 2007 Lexus SC430 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags17
Problems by type
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- Airbags17
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 2007 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...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components
- Supersession notice
- Obsolete notice
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
2007 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 | 16 | 23 | 19 |
What 2007 Lexus SC430 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Takata recall. Vehicle was taken to hoffman lexus, east hartford, connecticut for recall service on november 11, 2015. Vehicle was determined to be rebuilt. Dealer is unable to effect repair due to mismatched ecu and air bag. Dealer has requested direction from lexus engineering. Lexus engineering has failed to respond to dealer request for over four weeks. Dealer refuses to release vehicle citing safety liability. I want my car back in safe condition.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v286000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts are not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v286000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
A safety recall notice (interim notice) was issued for the front passenger air bag inflator on my vehicle on may 18, 2015. My lexus dealer in maui, hawaii, assured me they had the necessary repair parts for my vehicle so I brought the vehicle in for service september 22, 2015. After I dropped the car off, the service manager later called me to explain that they do not have the repair parts for my vehicle and, in fact, have been unable to determine from lexus what parts are needed or when they will be available. This has been an open issue for four months now, with no resolution date in sight. The safety recall notice has advised me "until the remedy becomes available, we recommend that you do not operate the vehicle with an occupant in the front passenger seat." this is a two-seater vehicle, meaning I can carry no passengers until the potential defect is remedied. Can you please assist me?
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v286000 (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 2007 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. Updated 11/09/15*lj updated 01/20/2016*jb manufacterer of vehicle did not have the parts to ship to the dealer for few months, from time of recall to the time of repair. 4/16/18
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Questions about the 2007 Lexus SC430
Is the 2007 Lexus SC430 reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2007 Lexus SC430, 1.4 times a typical SC430 model year.
What is the 2007 Lexus SC430 year score?
The 2007 Lexus SC430 scores 62 out of 100 (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 2007 Lexus SC430?
Airbags, with 17 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus SC430 have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus SC430 get?
Official estimates for the 2007 Lexus SC430 range from 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (4.3L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 23 highway.
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