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2008 Lexus SC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2008 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Air bags | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 17, 201919V741000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V741000
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| Mar 3, 201616V127000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V127000
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| Mar 2, 201616V128000 | Air bags: frontal passenger sideIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants… DetailsHide details for campaign 16V128000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Sc430, Sc. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component5
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 4 | 80 |
| Structure | 1 | 20 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable.”
- Air bags
“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags).”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v128000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
Other Lexus SC model years
- 20103 recalls0 complaints
- 20093 recalls0 complaints
- 20083 recalls5 complaints
- 20073 recalls18 complaints
- 20063 recalls7 complaints
- 20054 recalls12 complaints
- 20044 recalls14 complaints
All years: 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002
Other Lexus models
- 2008 RX1 recall253 complaints
- 2008 ES4 recalls323 complaints
- 2008 IS11 recalls270 complaints
- 2008 GS4 recalls45 complaints
- 2008 LS3 recalls139 complaints
- 2008 GX0 recalls15 complaints
- 2008 LX3 recalls6 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2008 Lexus SC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2008 Lexus SC have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2008 Lexus SC. The most recent, 19V741000 (reported October 17, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2008 Lexus SC recalls for?
The largest group is air bags, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2008 Lexus SC?
Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (80%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2008 Lexus SC?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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