Lexus RX330 recalls and problems
5 recalls and 526 owner complaints for 4 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
526
Crashes reported
58
Fires reported
2
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Lexus RX330 by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 RX330 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 RX330 | 1 | 67 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 RX330 | 3 | 165 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 RX330 | 5 | 287 | 37 | 1 | 27 | 3 |
Most reported Lexus RX330 problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 94 | |
| Structure | 83 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 76 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 63 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 60 | |
| Steering | 46 | |
| Unknown or Other | 43 | |
| Air Bags | 39 | |
| Visibility | 23 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 |
All Lexus RX330 recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-539 | Nov 9, 2011 | 2004–2005 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004 avalon vehicles; 2004 and 2005 camry, camry solara, highlander, and sienna vehicles, 2006 highlander hybrid; 2004 and 2005 lexus es330 and rx330; and 2006 lexus rx400h vehicles… |
| 11V-112 | Feb 24, 2011 | 2004–2007 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. |
| 06V-253 | Jul 13, 2006 | 2004–2005 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility and hybrid vehicles, the two retaining clips for the driver's side forward center console can become loose. |
| 06V-023 | Jan 27, 2006 | 2004 | Seat Belts | Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 04V-558 | Nov 22, 2004 | 2004 | Exterior Lighting | Certain passenger vehicles may be equipped with an improperly designed brake light switch. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus RX330?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2004 Lexus RX330 has the most reports (287). Check the 2004 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus RX330 have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Lexus RX330 model years 2004–2007.
What are the most common Lexus RX330 problems?
Owners report power train, structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems most often.