How many recalls does the 1998 Lexus Sc400 have?

The 1998 Lexus Sc400 has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Lexus Sc400 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Lexus Sc400?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Lexus Sc400 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Lexus Sc400. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 lexus sc400. The contact started the vehicle, shifted it into reverse and crashed. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where they have not diagnosed the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2011-02-11

“The day I drove off the lexus lot only a couple hours later, it was pouring the rain. I came across standing water on the road. Several cars zoomed right through, including the ford escort in front of me. So I proceeded only to find that my engine would cease and for the next three months I would…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE · reported 1999-08-14

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 1998 Lexus Sc400 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.