2006 Lexus Rx330 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (12) · Structure:body (7) · Steering (6)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
52 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal 2011-02-24 · campaign 11V112000 · 769,379 vehicles
Defect: TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Service bulletins (111)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Showing the 6 most recent of 111 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-07-22 · Unknown Or Other · 152,000 mi“a shift "lag" may be noted when accelerating from speeds of 10 to 20 mph. a software update for the transmission control module has been released which may correct this concern. software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom caused by a component failure. however, whenever major…”
2018-02-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System“this suv dash board lights come on when you driving. check engine,vsc,abs,track off and another on ab symbol like a u down wherr the hot and cold. ive saw water coming from the muffler. …”
2017-07-12 · Visibility/Wiper · 175,000 mi“the sunroof on our lexus rx 330 shattered while we were driving on a highway at 65 mph. it was not hit by a rock or other debris, it shattered for no apparent reason into many small pieces. fortunately we had the sunshade closed, otherwise we would probably have been injured by flying glass.…”
2017-03-16 · Structure:body · 80,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact noticed that the dashboard was cracked. the contact received a recall notice regarding the failure approximately two or three years ago. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the contact would be notified as soon as the part became available. the manufacturer was not made aware of the…”
2016-12-11 · Unknown Or Other · 50,000 mi“in april 2014, my mom was contacted by lexus about the melting dashboard issue that has plagued almost 5 million lexus vehicles. she was told she would have to "wait in line" for her customer number to pop up in the system in order to fix the melting dashboard, which has affected her visibility when it is sunny outside as well as her steering mecha…”
2016-08-17 · Structure:body“cracked dashboard getting worse over airbag compartment…”
2016-08-08 · Tires · 68,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330 equipped with michelin energy mxv4 (na) tires, size 235/55r18 (na). while the vehicle was at the dealer for service, it was determined that all four tires were dry rotted and unsafe. the tires were not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the tire and vehicle failure mi…”
2016-03-24 · Vehicle Speed Control · 246,357 mi · 💥 crash“insured was driving when accelerator stuck causing excessive speed and ended up in a collision.…”
2016-02-29 · Vehicle Speed Control · 247,357 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. while driving at an undetermined speed, the vehicle suddenly experienced unintended acceleration. the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a drain pipe. there were no injuries and a police report was not filed. the cause of the failure was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not …”
2016-02-19 · Unknown Or Other · 108,000 mi“when depressing the remote or manually opening the rear lift gate sometimes the rear lift gate (door) will start to close automatically and it can only be stopped by pressing the remote or button on lift gate or applying large amount of pressure to hold door open. twice a person has been in the line of fire and had to jump out of way when placing a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.