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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
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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
Operating state
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Performance issue
Braking behavior
Fluid issue
Noise
Thermal issue
Lighting behavior
Safety restraint issue
Reporting mechanism
Vibration/harshness
Engine behavior
Driver assistance issue
Safety restraint behavior
Steering behavior
Electrified system issue
Ride/handling behavior
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Smell
HVAC behavior
Starting behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
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
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
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.