2004 Lexus LS 430 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Lexus LS 430, and owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Lexus LS 430
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Automatic transmission (power train)
On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission. Owner notification is expected to begin during july 2004. Owners should contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a manufacturing error. Alcohol in some fuels may deform the impeller and cause it to come into contact with the pump housing.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump. Owners will be notified in july, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Lexus LS 430 have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 67,751 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“When pulling into parking space at a low speed (2 MPH) car suddenly accelerated even though accelerator pedal was not being depressed. Operator's foot was on brake pedal the entire time but car would”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 8, 2017 · Vehicle speed control
“I hit a large dog while driving one night and busted my front bumper on the passenger side pertly good. Had bumper, fog lights replaced, car looks dam good. Since i am an older person, retired and dri”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 8, 2016 · Exterior lighting
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Lexus LS (LS 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Checking a specific 2004 Lexus LS 430
How do I know if my 2004 Lexus LS 430 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Lexus LS 430; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V295000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.