Lexus ES330 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 379 owner complaints for the Lexus ES330 (model years 2004–2006, 2010). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (125 complaints), followed by power train (114 complaints). The 2005 model year has the most recalls (2).
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (174), 2005 (141) and 2006 (64). Among model years at least two years old, the 2010 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus ES330 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 125 | 3 of 4 | |
| Power train | 114 | 3 of 4 | |
| Air bags | 60 | 3 of 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 3 of 4 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 19 | 3 of 4 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V539000 | Nov 9, 2011 | Engine and engine cooling | 2004–2005 | 420,326 |
| 04V595000 | Dec 15, 2004 | Seat belts: front, buckle assembly | 2004–2005 | 150,061 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 86 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 48 people injured and 1 death are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.