2002 Lexus SC430 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 43%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Lexus SC430, 43% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Lexus SC430. The contact had received the recall repair for the air bag. The vehicle had extensive interior and some exterior damages after the repairs. The damages were to the dashboard, damaged the paint, scratched the tinted windows, the hood, leather seats in which the authorized dealer had agreed to fix. The air bag inflator assembly kit and cosmetic damages had been repaired. The cosmetic damages had been caused by the mechanics who had repaired the vehicle. The sensor light had illuminated at random after the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10582891, filed 2014-04, 71,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus SC430. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10622100, filed 2014-08, 45,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (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 failure. The specifics of the failure were not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10673019, filed 2015-01, 65,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus SC430. The contact stated he received a Lexus voluntary recall letter for the air bag inflater and the repair had exceeded a reasonable time to be repaired. The contact feels that the air bag failure could cause the passenger injury at any moment. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 137,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10519675, filed 2013-06, 137,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Lexus SC430. While driving 20 MPH, a bus crashed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a scrap yard. The contact sustained whiplash. The dealer was notified, but ignored the contact. The failure and current mileages were 69,000. Updated 12/12/08 updated 12/15/08. Updated 12/30/08. Updated 01/05/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10248848, filed 2008-11, 69,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix…Covers: Lexus SC430 2002–2010, Toyota Corolla 2003–2013, Lexus GX460 2010–2017 +14 more
Related service bulletins
- 10205132Sep 30, 2015Safety Recall ELG - for areas of High Absolute Humidity - Update - 2007 MY Parts Available Certain 2002 through 2007 Model Year SC 430 Vehicles Front Passenger Airbag Inflator…
- 10205131Sep 30, 2015Safety Recall DSC (supplement to DLC) - Rermedy Notice (Phase 2) - 2007 MY Parts Available 2002 through certain 2007 Model Year SC 430 Vehicles Front Passenger Air Bag Inflator…
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury…
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
- 10132143Oct 15, 2013The technical instructions for Safety Recall DLC (Front Passenger Airbag Inflator Module) require a Techstream Health Check and then a Diagnostic Report (Customer Friendly Health…
- 10133923Jan 16, 2013Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC430
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus SC430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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