Lexus Lexus LS430 Recall R/2004/107: Possible Failure Of Parking Brake, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Dec 2004
- Launched
- 223
- vehicles in the UK
- SR60591
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Lexus recalled Lexus LS430 vehicles built between 1 August 2003 and 12 January 2004. An inner part of the transmission may receive a greater force than originally anticipated should the driver operate the accelerator pedal quickly. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the transmission. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An inner part of the transmission may receive a greater force than originally anticipated should the driver operate the accelerator pedal quickly. This may result in a small piece of metal becoming dislodged and in the worst case it may become lodged in the parking lock mechanism. Thus in the resulting in the parking brake failing to operated when P is selected on the transmission.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE FAILURE OF PARKING BRAKE Defect: An inner part of the transmission may receive a greater force than originally anticipated should the driver operate the accelerator pedal quickly. This may result in a small piece of metal becoming dislodged and in the worst case it may become lodged in the parking lock mechanism. Thus in the resulting in the parking brake failing to operated when P is selected on the transmission. Remedy: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the transmission.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in a small piece of metal becoming dislodged and in the worst case it may become lodged in the parking lock mechanism.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the transmission.
Are You Affected?
Lexus LS430 built between 1 August 2003 and 12 January 2004 may be included. Lexus estimates 223 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the campaign code SR60591 or the DVSA reference R/2004/107. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS430Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2005/017 | |
| Lexus ES300H, Lexus LS500, Lexus LS500H, Lexus UX250HBrake booster pump may stop working | Urgent | R/2019/249 | |
| Lexus NXParking brake may not activate correctly | Urgent | R/2016/295 | |
| Lexus NXLoss of stability | Urgent | R/2015/110 | |
| Lexus GS300, Lexus IS220D, Lexus IS250, Lexus RX300Brake master cylinder may fail | Urgent | R/2010/170 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was RCOMP/2000/2 on 13 Sep 2000, for operation of accelerator pedal may be affected. The one launched after it was R/2004/199 on 15 Dec 2004, for possibility that the stop lamp could fail. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2004 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2004/107, launched 15 December 2004. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.