2004 Lexus SC430 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 50%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2004 Lexus SC430, 50% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Parts are on back order and dealer requires that I bring in the car to link it to the back order and then they will schedule an appointment... This is unacceptable. They have my VIN; why should I have to physically drive far out of my way to schedule an appointment?”
NHTSA complaint #10781456, filed 2015-10“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10891635, filed 2016-07“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10783375, filed 2015-10“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v312000 (air bags) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10702950, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2004 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags) and stated that the parts needed for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10758830, filed 2015-08Related 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
- 10217806Jul 28, 2022CSP: Takata CSP Coverage Job Aid - published 7.28.2022
- 10217805Jul 28, 2022CSP: On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement…
- 10132800Jun 23, 2016Electronic Communication: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda…
- 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…
- 10132789Jun 23, 2014Region Letter: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata) have requested the support of BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Honda, Nissan, Mazda…
- 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…
- 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 2004 Lexus SC430
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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