NHTSA vehicle safety data

2000 Lexus SC400 Recalls & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2000 Lexus SC400 right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 1 owner complaint is on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2000 Lexus SC400.

2000 Lexus SC400 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2000 Lexus SC400, describing incidents dated June 1, 2001.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #748492 · Filed July 15, 2001
I HAVE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO SLUDGE IN MY ENGINE. LEXUS IS CLAIMING THE CAR WASN'T PROPERLY MAINTAINED (REGULAR OIL CHANGES), BUT THAT IS NOT TRUE. THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT THIS MAKES MY ENGINE WARRANTY IN EFFECTIVE AND VOID.

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We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2000 Lexus SC400 right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2000 Lexus SC400. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Lexus SC400.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #748492

Incident: June 1, 2001 · Filed: July 15, 2001

I HAVE ENGINE DAMAGE DUE TO SLUDGE IN MY ENGINE. LEXUS IS CLAIMING THE CAR WASN'T PROPERLY MAINTAINED (REGULAR OIL CHANGES), BUT THAT IS NOT TRUE. THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT THIS MAKES MY ENGINE WARRANTY IN EFFECTIVE AND VOID.

Other Lexus SC400 model years

Check your 2000 Lexus SC400 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus SC400 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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