2002 Lexus SC430 Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Lexus SC430, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,100 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The location and the way the seat reclines backwards unto the passenger seat, causes a safety risk. Consumer accidentally engage the button to decline the seat upon exiting the vehicle and almost squashed their toddler seating in the rear seat.”
NHTSA complaint #10059900, filed 2004-02, 7,100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10054797Nov 10, 2011Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Lexus SC430
18 complaintsTires
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Lexus SC430
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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