2008 Lexus Sc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Lexus Sc, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Lexus Sc
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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Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured May 25, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac…
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 23, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire…
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Inflator module (air bags)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Lexus SC vehicles manufactured August 3, 2007, to July 30, 2010, 2008 Toyota Corolla vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 21, 2007, 2008 Toyota Corolla Matrix vehicles manufactured June 1, 2007, to December 18, 2007, and 2008 Pontiac…
Remedy: The recall began on March 25, 2016 for Toyota and Lexus vehicle owners. The recall began on June 8, 2016 for GM owners. The respective dealers will either replace the front passenger air bag inflator or the entire…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Lexus Sc have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lexus sc430. While driving approximately 5 MPH the front end of the vehicle including the bumper, the grill and the fog lights detached from the vehicle. The contact was abl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2011 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Lexus SC (SC 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Minicompact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus Sc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus Sc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus Sc | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 Lexus Sc | 3 | 4 |
| 2004 Lexus Sc | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Lexus Sc | 3 | 3 |
| 2006 Lexus Sc | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Lexus Sc | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Lexus Sc | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Lexus Sc | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Lexus Sc | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Lexus Sc
How do I know if my 2008 Lexus Sc 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 2008 Lexus Sc; 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 16V127000).
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.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
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.