2
recalls
The Lexus SC400 has 2 recalls covering 48,940 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1997: 1
Units affected
49K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus SC400, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system14
- Vehicle speed control10
- Exterior lighting9
- Service brakes, hydraulic8
- Tires6
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Air bags4
- Complaints
- 63
- Crashes reported
- 11
- Fires reported
- 1
- People injured
- 1
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus SC400 by component
- Electrical system1 · 48K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 1,415 units
Lexus SC400 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1998 | Lexus LS400, SC400 (1995-1997): Electrical systemNo. 98V016000 | Fire | 47,525 |
| Apr 1, 1992 | Lexus SC400 (1992): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 92V046000 | Crash risk | 1,415 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Lexus SC400 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 Lexus SC400. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus SC400 have?
2 recalls cover the Lexus SC400, for 48,940 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus SC400?
Electrical system: named in 14 of the 63 safety complaints about the Lexus SC400, then vehicle speed control (10). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.