NHTSA Data Explorer

Lexus RX330

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

618

Active records

Recalls

6

Active records

TSBs

209

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

3

Injuries

40

Crashes

60

Fires

6

Top reported issues — Lexus RX330

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Condition issue

285

Operating state

173

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

92

Performance issue

90

Braking behavior

86

Fluid issue

77

Noise

45

Thermal issue

41

Lighting behavior

39

Safety restraint issue

39

Reporting mechanism

36

Vibration/harshness

30

Engine behavior

27

Driver assistance issue

25

Safety restraint behavior

23

Steering behavior

22

Electrified system issue

11

Ride/handling behavior

11

Access/entry issue

10

Electrical issue

8

Smell

8

HVAC behavior

6

Starting behavior

5

Powering on/off behavior

4

Infotainment behavior

3

Wiper/washer behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2006 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 6, 2026


My vehicle runs hot after just five minutes and steam or smoke starts emitting from engine with a strange smell. It left me stranded on a narrow and busy highway where I felt unsafe

2004 LEXUS RX

Filed Feb 28, 2026


Odometer reading in vehicle doesn't match information on carfax, zilocar, or title reading. Also sellers may have titled jumped vehicle. Recieved call from owner on title I recieved and she said that she had sold vehicle on 2/4/2026 to couple. I purchased vehicle on 2/13/2026 with her name on title. Odometer was correct mileage to carfax when she sold to buyers, yet changed when I purchased vehicle with about 150,000 mile differebce.

2006 LEXUS RX

Filed Jan 13, 2026


Brake system sets a high tone pitch indicating failure accompanied by all Brake, ABS, PS, Traction Control Lights. This is an know failure for Hybrid systems. It can occur completely random, while driving without notice. Complete brake pressure is lost with exception of a hard feel to the pedal that allows some incomplete breaking to occur and can also cause locking of the brakes at slower speeds. We replaced The brake actuator as recommended with factory new in March of 2024 Started much…

2004 LEXUS RX

Filed Dec 2, 2025


Dashboard crack in 2024, that started on passenger side near air vent, expanded recently causing the passenger air bag off alert to light up and stay on continually. If I were to have a passenger at the time of an accident, the air bag might not deploy, which would be a safety issue. This could possibly lead to a liability issue, so I have not had any passengers but that isn't sustainable, so I contacted the dealer. I was told that the previous recall for cracked dashboards ended in 2017 and…

2005 LEXUS RX

Filed Nov 20, 2025


Fire

My vehicle caught fire a few days after being repaired by a licensed repair shop in California.
The repair was performed by: Brodie's Tire & Automotive
Address: 1276 Petaluma Blvd N, Petaluma, CA 94952
Phone: [XXX] After the fire, the repair shop admitted in writing that: • The intake manifold melted after the fire
• The engine became “not repairable”
• The fire occurred shortly after their repair
• They offered to “fix it for free,” which indicates awareness of responsibility The fire caused…

2005 LEXUS RX

Filed Oct 4, 2025


Unexpectedly found steel cable has snapped off & the spare tire was gone Like to report this could be a safety issue leading to an accident for fellow driver.

2006 LEXUS RX

Filed Oct 2, 2025


After adding gasoline to the tank, gasoline begins dripping from the left rear of the vehicle to the rear of the left rear wheel well. This happens even if the tank is only filled to 2/3 of a tank. I have stopped filling up since when the tank is filled up a LARGE amount of gasoline leaks out onto the ground. FIRE HAZARD while parked or driving. I have seen HUNDREDS of reports of this problem reported online.

2005 LEXUS RX

Filed Sep 5, 2025


The contact owns a 2005 Lexus RX 330. The contact stated that there were horizontal and vertical cracks on the dashboard near the passenger’s side air bag housing. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was concerned about the safety of the driver’s and passenger’s side air bags. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…

2006 LEXUS RX

Filed Jul 27, 2025


Brake calipers continuously seize up making vehicle unsafe to drive

2006 LEXUS RX

Filed Jun 12, 2025


1 injured
Crash

2006 Lexus RX 400h didn't stop even after breaks were applied, it did continue to move forward and slowly push another car for about 15 feet until another car hit a pile of dirt.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.