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Takata Recall: Lexus SC
Named model years, recall numbers and the right course of action for owners of the Lexus SC.
Recall campaigns and build periods
Build period of the model (approximation by year, based on manufacturer statements): 2000–2010. Campaign-wide periods are limited to it; model year is not the first registration.
- 01/2002–12/2003 SC – passenger airbag, Takata inflator (code 18SMD-002) · KBA 9763 Restriction according to the KBA: SC 430, vehicles not intended for the European market · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2001–12/2003 SC – passenger airbag, Takata inflator (code 18SMD-104) · KBA 8333 Restriction according to the KBA: SC 430 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
- 01/2000–12/2003 SC – passenger airbag, Takata inflator (code 3KB2-010) · KBA 4142 Restriction according to the KBA: SC 430 · Campaign-wide period – exact scope via VIN
Check your vehicle
KBA recall database (no VIN checker)
Questions about the Lexus SC
Is my Lexus SC affected by the Takata recall?
According to our research the Lexus SC is named in the following recall campaigns: 01/2002–12/2003 (KBA 9763, Campaign-wide period, Restriction according to the KBA: SC 430, vehicles not intended for the European market); 01/2001–12/2003 (KBA 8333, Campaign-wide period, Restriction according to the KBA: SC 430); 01/2000–12/2003 (KBA 4142, Campaign-wide period, Restriction according to the KBA: SC 430). Campaign-wide periods apply to the campaign as a whole; source conflicts and conditions are flagged. Whether your vehicle is actually affected can only be confirmed by a VIN check with the manufacturer.
What happens in the recall of the Lexus SC?
The affected airbag or inflator is replaced free of charge at an authorised workshop.
Can I still drive my Lexus SC?
Book a workshop appointment soon. If you have received a stop-drive notice, leave the car parked.
More about all Lexus recalls and the VIN check.