1993 Lexus Sc300 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1993 Lexus Sc300. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
TIRES
1
TIRES:SIDEWALL
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
Total complaints9

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I purchased 4 new goodyear aquatred 3 tires on nov,21 2001. Approximatly sept. 9 2003 with 36k on the tires the left front tire went flat on the freeway. The goodyear store showed me the failed side wall and the tire would not hold air.I received a 50% adjustment . The left rear tire was put on…”

TIRES:SIDEWALL · reported 2003-09-09

“Vehicle's tire had sidewall failure and would not hold air.*mr while driving, the consumer noticed a slight pull to the left. Another motorist informed the consumer that his left front tire was flat. The consumer was told the tire could not be repaired. Later in the month the consumer experienced…”

TIRES · reported 2003-09-09

“50 bfg comp ta vr4-bsw-340aa, p215/60r15 dot be5jvr1059, replacement equipment with 34000 miles on a 1993 lexus se300. All 4 tires are showing signs of weathering. *ak consumer states that mechanic noticed cracking at 16206 miles, the outer tread wall is where the problem is. *slc”

TIRES:TREAD/BELT · reported 2000-11-01

“Lexus was uncooperative in remedying the a/c problem. *ak”

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · reported 1999-07-01

“Radio controlled door lock failed, the electric window mechanism was replaced on driver's side which caused rattle and subsequent failure of the door locks.”

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR · reported 1995-09-06

“Radio controlled door lock failed, the electric window mechanism was replaced on driver's side which caused rattle and subsequent failure of the door locks.”

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS · reported 1995-09-06

“Air intake filter caused the engine to shut down while driving.”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM · reported 1995-09-06

“Lights in dash are known to failure by many lexus sc300/400 owners.*ak”

INTERIOR LIGHTING
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1993 Lexus Sc300 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.