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CarsLore / Lexus / SC430 / 2002

2002 Lexus SC430

42 owner complaints — the most of any SC430 model years, 4.7× the typical year. 1 recall, 25 service bulletins.

42complaints · 4 crashes, 0 fires
1recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
61,562 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Lexus SC430, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Air bags18
  • Tires5
  • Suspension4
  • Vehicle speed control3
  • Wheels2
  • Structure2
  • Electrical system1
  • Electronic stability control1
  • Latches/locks/linkages1
  • Fuel system, gasoline1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 4 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’02’04’06’08’10’12’1442’02’05’08’11’1442
200220032004200520062007

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

In the Netherlands

96 first registered in 2002 are on Dutch roads; 45% arrived later as imports.

70.8%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022
78.6%logical odometer history
16.7%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Grey 36%Green 29%Black 15%Red 10%Blue 5%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

MOT test results in Great Britain

In 2023, 382 of these cars first registered in 2002 took their annual MOT test. 73% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 2002 the figure was 58%.

73%passed first time
58%all cars from 2002
98,900 miaverage mileage at the test (all cars 108,300 mi)
Failed onThese carsAll cars from 2002
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.6%20.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.6%6.9%
Brakes7.1%13.6%
Suspension7.1%15.8%
Tyres5.8%6.0%
Body, chassis, structure3.7%9.7%

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

In Finland

14 of these cars first registered in 2002 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 134,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use · CC BY 4.0

In New Zealand

35 2002 cars are on the New Zealand register; 40% arrived as used imports, 57% were sold new in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

Recalls

19V741000 · Air bags17 Oct 2019 · 928,220 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words

Service bulletins

What Lexus told its dealers about the 2002 Lexus SC430: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
633782THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DETAILS REGARDING THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM. *TT
633768THIS BULLETIN STATES THAT SOME MARK LEVINSON AMPLIFIERS MAY NOT PRODUCE SOUND WHEN THE AUDIO SYSTEM IS ON. *TT
633742THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES PROCEDURES USED TO DETERMINE IF RUN FLAT TIRES ARE REPAIRABLE. *TT
631814SUBJECT REGARDING INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER SERVICEABILITY. *SLC
628991SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM AMENDMENT. *TT
628989SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL SUPPLEMENT - FRONT STABILIZER BAR TORQUE REVISION. *TT
628659INFORMATION ON ELIMINATING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER. *TT
628657SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT STABILIZER BAR ABNORMAL NOISE. *TT
627149SUBJECT REGARDING NOISE FROM REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER. *SLC
627139CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF PROBLEMS REGARDING THE MARK LEVINSON SOUND SYSTEM. *SLC
627123SUBJECT REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FLASH REPROGRAMMING ERROR MESSAGE. *SLC
625522SUBJECT REGARDING REPCAUTION FOR CONSOLE PANEL UPPER INSTALLATION. *TT
622233SUBJECT REGARDING PROGRAMMING WIRELESS DOOR LOCK REMOTE TRANSMITTERS.*JB
622195INFORMATION ON HOW TO FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSE THE POWER RETRACTABLE HARDTOP.*JB
622179THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES THE CUSTOMIZE FEATURE OF THE ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. *JB
622007DIAGNOSTIC TESTER IMMOBILIZER FUNCTIONS. *TT
619808BRIEF INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE PRESSURE SENSING TRANSMITTER ACTIVATING PROCEDURE. *TT
619805BRIEF INFORMATION PERTAINING TO D/C CUT FUSE INSTALLATION DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT
619801INFORMATION ON SECURING REAR SEAT BELTS DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT
619798PRODUCT GENERAL INFORMATION ON SECURING OF REAR SEAT BELTS DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE. *TT
619118SUBJECT REGARDING WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE (18 INCH WHEEL). *TT
619115SUBJECT REGARDING ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCESS. *TT
11003648The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation
11003593The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especially the horizonal areas of the hood, roof, and decklid, significant damage can occur. This damage is the result of actual etching of the paint and appears as pitting or water spots. As acid rain droplets on the vehicle surface evaporate, the concentration strength of the acid increases, causing deeper and more rapid damage. This evaporation
10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)