Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1992 Lexus SC400. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗BRAKES:HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Summary
- THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER LOGIC PROGRAM WAS INCOMPLETE, RESULTING IN THE TRAPPING OF BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE IN THE REAR BRAKE LINES. FAILURE TO RELEASE THE REAR BRAKE LINE PRESSURE CAUSES A CONDITION WHERE BRAKE PEDAL APPLICATION RESULTS IN ACTIVATION OF THE FRONT BRAKE ONLY, AND CONTINUAL REAR BRAKE DRAG.
- Consequence
- FAILURE TO RELEASE THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IN THE REARBRAKE LINES CAUSES THE REAR BRAKES TO "DRAG" AND A CONDITION WHERE ONLY THEFRONT BRAKES ARE APPLIED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED BY OPERATOR. THISRESULTS IN EARLY WEAR OF THE REAR BRAKE LINING, INCREASES OF STOPPING DISTANCES,AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL COMPUTER, AND IF ANY BRAKE SYSTEM IS DAMAGED FROM THE DEFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE/TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, REPAIR THE DAMAGE AT NO COST.
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Owner complaints (30)
30 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The electrical system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 12 | 40% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | 16.7% |
| Service brakes | 5 | 16.7% |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 13.3% |
| Unknown or other | 3 | 10% |
| Equipment | 2 | 6.7% |
| Interior lighting | 2 | 6.7% |
| Power train | 2 | 6.7% |
| Air bags | 1 | 3.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 3.3% |
How 1992 compares with other SC400 years
Best and worst SC400 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 30 | 1 |
| 1993 | 9 | 0 |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1992 Lexus SC400 FAQ
How many recalls does the 1992 Lexus SC400 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 92V046000 (brake). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1992 Lexus SC400 problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Electrical system (12), Exterior lighting (5), Service brakes (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1992 SC400 compare with other years?
Among the 1990–2000 Lexus SC400 model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 1992 the most (30). The 1992 drew 30. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.