The 2004 Lexus LS 430 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 27,259 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN04V3170002004-07-0113,000 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS OPERATED QUICKLY, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY SEPARATE FROM A RETAINING COLLAR LOCATED IN THE INNER PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM.
Consequence
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARKING LOCK SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE ROLL-AWAY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE IMPELLER INSIDE THE FUEL PUMP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR. ALCOHOL IN SOME FUELS MAY DEFORM THE IMPELLER AND CAUSE IT TO COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE PUMP HOUSING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD INCREASE THE ROTATIONAL RESISTANCE OF THE IMPELLER AND, IN THE WORST CASE, MAY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE FUEL PUMP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP. OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED IN JULY, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
4
2crashes
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
1
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
1
Total complaints20
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“When pulling into parking space at a low speed (2 mph) car suddenly accelerated even though accelerator pedal was not being depressed. Operator's foot was on brake pedal the entire time but car would not stop until it hit a parked vehicle. At the time the car was being turned to the right coming…”
“The most recent occurrence was yesterday. Has happened at least 5 other times, have owned the car for 2 years. The car will not start if the steering wheel is not exactly level, tires straight. I have to turn the wheel over and over and over to try to move it an inch so it will start. This time…”
“I hit a large dog while driving one night and busted my front bumper on the passenger side pertly good. Had bumper, fog lights replaced, car looks dam good. Since I am an older person, retired and drive mostly during the day, it was a while before I noticed my bright lights shine directly on the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus ls 430. The contact stated that she was placing items in the trunk when the trunk lid unexpectedly slammed shut. The contact suffered injuries to her finger as a result of the failure. An authorized dealer was notified, but offered no assistance. The manufacturer…”
“Using radar cruise control under conditions where the road a has a slight reflective property (mist or slight rain on ground) the cruise becomes 'blind' to traffic in front of the vehicle and does not slow down/stop/or warn driver of pending crash. *tr”
“Airbag failure. *tr”
“Our 2004 lexus ls430 has stalled (or died) 4 times (while driving) in six months, taken to lexus dealer 3 times, where they could not diagnose the problem. Stalls occur after driving 30 to 40 minutes, could not restart immediately although starter cranked well. Vehicle has less than 35,000 miles.…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 lexus ls430. The contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while her foot was on the brake pedal. The vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. There were no injuries. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that someone would…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Lexus LS 430 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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