2006 Lexus Rx330 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2006 Lexus Rx330 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 769,379 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 11V112000 2011-02-24 769,379 affected
Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD…

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN A PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION RATHER THAN RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION. A STUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY RESULT IN UNINTENDED AND SUSTAINED VEHICLE SPEEDS AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE FREE OR CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Complaints by component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
12
3crashes
STEERING
8
STRUCTURE:BODY
8
1crashes
STRUCTURE
7
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
1injuries
ENGINE
5
1crashes
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
Total complaints87

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“A shift "lag" may be noted when accelerating from speeds of 10 to 20 mph. A software update for the transmission control module has been released which may correct this concern. Software updates are commonly most effective on newer vehicles. Higher mileage vehicles may exhibit a similar symptom…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2019-07-22

“This suv dash board lights come on when you driving. Check engine,vsc,abs,track off and another on ab symbol like a u down wherr the hot and cold. Ive saw water coming from the muffler.”

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) · reported 2018-02-02

“This suv dash board lights come on when you driving. Check engine,vsc,abs,track off and another on ab symbol like a u down wherr the hot and cold. Ive saw water coming from the muffler.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2018-02-02

“This suv dash board lights come on when you driving. Check engine,vsc,abs,track off and another on ab symbol like a u down wherr the hot and cold. Ive saw water coming from the muffler.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-02-02

“The sunroof on our lexus rx 330 shattered while we were driving on a highway at 65 mph. It was not hit by a rock or other debris, it shattered for no apparent reason into many small pieces. Fortunately we had the sunshade closed, otherwise we would probably have been injured by flying glass.”

VISIBILITY/WIPER · reported 2017-07-12

“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330 equipped with michelin energy mxv4 (na) tires, size 235/55r18 (na). While the vehicle was at the dealer for service, it was determined that all four tires were dry rotted and unsafe. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…”

TIRES · reported 2016-08-03

“When depressing the remote or manually opening the rear lift gate sometimes the rear lift gate (door) will start to close automatically and it can only be stopped by pressing the remote or button on lift gate or applying large amount of pressure to hold door open. Twice a person has been in the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-02-13

“When depressing the remote or manually opening the rear lift gate sometimes the rear lift gate (door) will start to close automatically and it can only be stopped by pressing the remote or button on lift gate or applying large amount of pressure to hold door open. Twice a person has been in the…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2016-02-13

Defect investigations

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Investigation RQ10003 Opened 2010-02-16 · closed 2011-03-01

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

On February 16, 2010, NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened RQ10-003 to determine whether the scope of prior Toyota recalls relating to potential unintended acceleration were sufficiently broad, including, among others, Toyota recalls 07E-082, 09V-388, 10V-017, and 10V-023.NHTSA also requested…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Lexus Rx330 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.