There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus LS430, but owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Lexus LS430 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Structure | 8 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 3 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
- Equipment › Electrical › Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. — 1
- Tires › Tread/Belt — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Wheels › Hub — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Structure › Frame and Members — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 45,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Lexus LS430 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 137,740 miles · reported Sep 1, 2015
I was involved in a collision. The front of my car my made full contact with the rear of the car in front of me. I was traveling at least 25 MPH if not more before impact. The impact resulted in $10,000 in damage to the front of the lexus and it was declared a total loss. The lexus was damaged from headlight to headlight and the airbag(S) did not deploy. The hood also sustained damage as well as the radiator, yet the airbag(S) did not deploy.
Air Bags · at 65,000 miles · reported Aug 18, 2014
To whom it may concern: I AM in receipt of a recall notice from lexus division toyota motor company in which there were numerous large block red lettered warnings informing me of this danger and the urgency of my response. However, when I called the dealer to schedule the repair, I was informed that the dealer was only allowed by lexus division toyota motor company to schedule one such recall repair per week and that my dealer would be more than happy to put me on the waiting list. A list whose length the dealerships caller could not ascertain but guessed it would be five to six weeks. If over…
Structure · at 35,000 miles · reported Oct 2, 2011
Trunk struts failed to hold the trunk in an open position, causing the trunk to fall and injure a person. Multiple times. Trunk was properly opened and raised to a full open position.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 30,000 miles · reported Jun 12, 2011
The piston-like air struts that are supposed to hold the rear trunk lid open on my 2003 lexus ls 430 (Bought new in december 2002) slowly stopped functioning starting around 4 years ago. Now they do not work at all. While this is an inconvenience to have to open the trunk manually, the real danger is that are no provisions to hold the trunk lid in the open position. Thus, even a light wind or vibration caused by passing vehicles will cause the trunk to teeter off the open position and slam shut. The downward motion of the sharp and heavy edges of the trunk can (And have) caused serious injury…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 78,000 miles · reported Jun 7, 2011
The contact owns a 2003 lexus ls430. The contact stated that while entering into a parking space with her foot on the brake at 5 MPH, there was sudden acceleration and the vehicle crashed into a building. No one was injured and the vehicle was destroyed. The police were called and a report was filed (#2771757). The dealer was contacted who offered no assistance. Prior to the accident, there was an electric failure. The dealer was called who stated unless the vehicle continued to have the failure, she could bring it in, but if there was no more failure she did not have to bring the vehicle in.…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Lexus LS430 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus LS430 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Lexus LS430?
Owners report structure problems most often (8 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 45,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.