Lexus SC recalls and problems
5 recalls and 17 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
17
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
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Lexus SC by year
Most reported Lexus SC problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 11 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 |
All Lexus SC recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-883 | Dec 12, 2018 | 2002–2005 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2002-2005 Lexus SC and Toyota Sequoia, 2003-2005 Toyota Corolla and Tundra, and 2003-2007 Pontiac Vibe vehicles. |
| 16V-127 | Mar 3, 2016 | 2008–2010 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to… |
| 16V-128 | Mar 2, 2016 | 2008–2010 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to… |
| 15V-285 | May 13, 2015 | 2002–2007 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004… |
| 15V-286 | May 13, 2015 | 2002–2007 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus SC?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Lexus SC has the most reports (5). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus SC have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Lexus SC model years 2002–2010.
What are the most common Lexus SC problems?
Owners report air bags, structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.