MYRModel Year Report

2006 Lexus SC430

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2006 Lexus SC430
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:31:33.325Z

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus SC430 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2002: 42 complaints 2002 2003: 20 complaints 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 9 complaints 2006: 6 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2008 2009: 0 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010
2006: 6 complaints
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YearComplaints
200242
200320
20046
20059
20066
200717
20084
20090
20100

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

5 of 6 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091106

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180828

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150910

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 6 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20091106

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 6 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150821

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191120 — air bags

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,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Lexus SC430 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Lexus SC430 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus SC430?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 83% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus SC430 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.