Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2002 Lexus SC430. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Frontal Air Bag Inflators May Explode
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
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Owner complaints (42)
42 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The air bags is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 42 |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 18 | 42.9% |
| Tires | 5 | 11.9% |
| Suspension | 4 | 9.5% |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 7.1% |
| Service brakes | 2 | 4.8% |
| Structure | 2 | 4.8% |
| Wheels | 2 | 4.8% |
| Electrical system | 1 | 2.4% |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 2.4% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 2.4% |
How 2002 compares with other SC430 years
Best and worst SC430 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 42 | 1 |
| 2003 | 20 | 1 |
| 2004 | 12 | 1 |
| 2005 | 9 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 | 17 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
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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2002 Lexus SC430 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2002 Lexus SC430 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 19V741000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2002 Lexus SC430 problems?
Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA. Air bags (18), Tires (5), Suspension (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2002 SC430 compare with other years?
Among the 2002–2008 Lexus SC430 model years at least five years old, the 2008 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 2002 the most (42). The 2002 drew 42. 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.