There have been 2 safety recalls for the Lexus SC400. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lexus SC400.
A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Lexus LS400, 1996 Lexus LS400, 1997 Lexus LS400, 1996 Lexus SC400, 1997 Lexus SC400 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch, an electrical short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid, such as road splash with deicing salt, enters this area. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure to release the hydraulic pressure in the rearbrake lines causes the rear brakes to "drag" and a condition where only thefront brakes are applied when the brake pedal is depressed by operator. Thisresults in early wear of the rear brake lining, increases of stopping distances,and possible loss of vehicle control and a possible accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Lexus SC400 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Summary: The anti-lock brake/traction control computer logic program was incomplete, resulting in the trapping of brake fluid pressure in the rear brake lines. Failure to release the rear brake line pressure causes a condition where brake pedal application results in activation of the front brake only, and ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 27, 1998 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 47,525 |
| Apr. 1, 1992 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 1,415 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Lexus SC400 | 1 |
| 1996 Lexus SC400 | 1 |
| 1992 Lexus SC400 | 1 |