Total Complaints
7 filings
LEXUS SC430 · model year
2006 LEXUS SC430
7 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash reports, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006LEXUSSC430 carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2006 SC430 is air bags with 5 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2006 SC430. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
2 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recalls (1)
19V74100017/10/2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 GX4
Recent Complaints
20180828AIR BAGS
TAKATA INFLATORS OR POTENTIAL OF RUPTURED INFLATOR ON PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING THIS RECALL AS OF YET AND I DO SEE THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED IN MAY OF 2015. PLEASE NOTE NOTHING HAS HAPPENED BUT MY CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY COMMUNICATION ON THE RECALL AS OF YET.
20151201AIR BAGS
15V285 RECALL NOTICE WAS ISSUED 6/15/15. .AS OF 12/1/15 LEXUS HAS NOT PROVIDED SUFFICIENT PARTS TO THE LAS VEGAS DEALER TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR.. 20 CARS ARE AHEAD OF MY REPAIR AND IT WILL BE SEVERAL WEEKS. MEANWHILE NO ONE SHOULD BE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. UNACCEPTABLE!
20150910AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 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.
20150902AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 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.
20150821ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS SC430. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VOLUME AND THE CRUISE CONTROL ON THE STEERING WHEEL WERE ACTIVATED AND THE RADIO AND NAVIGATION FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,000.
Mileage: 33,000
20091106CrashAIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS SC430. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. CONSEQUENTLY HE CRASHED INTO 2 IRON GATES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16000.
Mileage: 16,000
20091106CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS SC430. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE AT 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD. CONSEQUENTLY HE CRASHED INTO 2 IRON GATES. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16000.
Mileage: 16,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2006 LEXUS SC430 have?▼
The 2006 LEXUS SC430 has 7 NHTSA complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 LEXUS SC430?▼
Yes, the 2006 LEXUS SC430 has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 LEXUS SC430?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 LEXUS SC430 is AIR BAGS with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2006 LEXUS SC430 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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