2007 Lexus SC430 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 100%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2007 Lexus SC430, 100% of the 17 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Called wilde Lexus in sarasota florida to make appointment in july 2014 to repair air bag recall. They had to order part and would call me. Never heard from them as of jan 16,2016. I was told not to allow passenger to sit in car while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10820606, filed 2016-01“Takata recall. Vehicle was taken to hoffman Lexus, east hartford, connecticut for recall service on november 11, 2015. Vehicle was determined to be rebuilt. Dealer is unable to effect repair due to mismatched ecu and air bag. Dealer has requested direction from Lexus engineering. Lexus engineering has failed to respond to dealer request for over four weeks. Dealer refuses to release vehicle citing safety liability. I want my car back in safe condition.”
NHTSA complaint #10808826, filed 2015-12“Takata recall I have been waiting months for the repair to this and my other Lexus. At the least Lexus should be providing a safe comparable vehicle as a replacement until my two vehicles are repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10950018, filed 2017-02“A safety recall notice (interim notice) was issued for the front passenger air bag inflator on my vehicle on may 18, 2015. My Lexus dealer in maui, hawaii, assured me they had the necessary repair parts for my vehicle so I brought the vehicle in for service september 22, 2015. After I dropped the car off, the service manager later called me to explain that they do not have the repair parts for my vehicle and, in fact, have been unable to determine from Lexus what parts are needed or when they will be available. This has been an open issue for four months now, with no resolution date in sight. …”
NHTSA complaint #10777720, filed 2015-09“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lexus SC430. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v285000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”
NHTSA complaint #10807941, filed 2015-12Related 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…
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 10190468Mar 31, 2021Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 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…
- 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
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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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