The 2004 Lexus SC has 3 recalls, all concerning the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
These recalls cover the same underlying defect across multiple filings. The passenger airbag inflator can burst with enough force to scatter sharp metal shards toward the driver and front passenger rather than deploying the bag safely. Some filings specifically target vehicles that were originally sold or have been registered in high-humidity regions, including Florida, the Gulf Coast, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, where prolonged moisture exposure makes the inflator more likely to fail. If this vehicle has been registered or driven in any of those areas, the risk is considered higher, though the defect applies to the model broadly across the covered filings.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can explode during a crash due to propellant breakdown over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or the entire air bag assembly with a new one, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side front air bag inflator may develop excessive internal pressure, causing it to rupture when the air bag deploys.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag with a corrected unit.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front passenger air bag inflator can rupture during a crash when the air bag deploys, potentially causing injury.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
