2006 Lexus ES330 recalls and problems

No recalls and 64 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Lexus ES330.

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recalls
64
owner complaints
17
complaints mentioning a crash
1
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Lexus ES330 recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 20, 2019 · Air bags

PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SEAL IS BROKEN ON DASH AND APPEARS AS IT COULD INFLATE AT ANY MOMENT. NO ACCIDENTS TO CAUSE THIS.

Oct 23, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 60,000 miles · crash reported

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR TO PICK-UP OUR GRANDDAUGHTER FROM SCHOOL ON 10-22-2018. SHE MADE A FULL STOP AT THE CORNER AND TOOK HER FOOT OFF THE BRAKE AND STARTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN. WHEN SHE STARTED TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL LIGHTLY, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO FULL THROTTLE AND THE CAR ACCELERATED AND LUNGED…

Oct 2, 2018 · Air bags

TAKATA INFLATOR . PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATING DUE TO HEAT. DASH BUMPED. LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO EXPLODE EVENTUALLY.

Sep 22, 2018 · Air bags

I HAVE NOTICED THE AIR BAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS POPPING UP AND LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING TO EXPLODE. REFERENCING ANOTHER COMPLAINT # 11118471. CAR HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENT.

Aug 8, 2018 · Air bags

I HAVE NOTICED THE AIR BAG COVER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IS POPPING UP AND LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING TO EXPLODE

ES330 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 2174352
2005 2141342
2006 064171

Across all years, the 2004 ES330 has the most complaints (174). All Lexus ES330 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Lexus ES330 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES330 as of October 27, 2026.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES330?
Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (21 complaints), followed by air bags (19).
How many 2006 Lexus ES330 complaints mention a crash or fire?
17 of 64 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 20, 2019.