2002 Lexus LS430 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Lexus LS430, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Lexus LS430. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Lexus LS430 have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 8 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 16 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,371 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“As i was turning onto a road from a private driveway the car suddenly accelerated causing the car to cross over both lanes of the road and crash into a mailbox. The result was damage to the front of m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 19, 2013 · Structure
“I own a 2002 lexus ls in dec. 2010, while i was taking the groceries out of my trunk, the trunk fell on my head and created an injury to my eyes, i had two surgeries, the trunk unexpectedly just crash”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2012 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Lexus LS (LS 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus LS430 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus LS430 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Lexus LS430 | 0 | 52 |
| 2002 Lexus LS430 | 0 | 30 |
| 2003 Lexus LS430 | 0 | 23 |
| 2004 Lexus LS430 | 0 | 10 |
| 2005 Lexus LS430 | 0 | 21 |
Checking a specific 2002 Lexus LS430
How do I know if my 2002 Lexus LS430 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.
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.
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.