Lexus RX330 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 519 owner complaints for the Lexus RX330 (model years 2004–2007, 2009, 2011). The most reported problem area is power train (90 complaints), followed by structure (81 complaints). The 2004 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 67 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 3 | 165 | 16 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 5 | 287 | 37 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (287), 2005 (165) and 2006 (67). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus RX330 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 90 | 3 of 6 | |
| Structure | 81 | 3 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 64 | 2 of 6 | |
| Exterior lighting | 63 | 3 of 6 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 60 | 3 of 6 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V539000 | Nov 9, 2011 | Engine and engine cooling | 2004–2005 | 420,326 |
| 11V112000 | Feb 24, 2011 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2004–2006 | 769,379 |
| 06V253000 | Jul 13, 2006 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2004–2005 | 367,594 |
| 06V023000 | Jan 27, 2006 | Seat belts: rear/other | 2004 | 3,851 |
| 04V558000 | Nov 22, 2004 | Exterior lighting: brake lights, switch | 2004 | 183,090 |
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 57 complaints and a fire in 2 complaints; 37 people injured and 3 deaths 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.