Known Recalls

Model year record

2004 Lexus RX330

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 353 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V539000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Vehicles affected
420,326
Reported to NHTSA
2011-11-09
Owners notified
2011-12-31

Defect description

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE ENGINE. THE AMOUNT OF ADHESIVE AGENT APPLIED BETWEEN THE OUTER RING AND THE TORSIONAL RUBBER DAMPER (INNER RING) IN THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY MAY BE INADEQUATE. IF THE ADHESIVE IS INSUFFICIENT, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE OUTER RING MAY BECOME MISALIGNED AND IT MAY NOT PROPERLY ROTATE WITH THE INNER RING, CAUSING NOISE AND/OR ILLUMINATION OF THE BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR LIGHT.

Safety risk

IN SOME CASES, THE BELT FOR THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY BECOME DETACHED FROM THE PULLEY WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND A SUDDEN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CHECK THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY TO IDENTIFY WHETHER IT WAS PRODUCED BY THE U.S. SUPPLIER. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY WITH A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING EARLY JANUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V112000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
769,379
Reported to NHTSA
2011-02-24
Owners notified
2011-05-06

Defect description

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 THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ARM.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V253000

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Component
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
367,594
Reported to NHTSA
2006-07-13
Owners notified
2006-07-24

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO FLOOR CARPET COVER RETAINING CLIPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 24, 2006, AND SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY EARLY SEPTEMBER 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V023000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
3,851
Reported to NHTSA
2006-01-27
Owners notified
2006-02-03

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." THE ANCHOR BOLT FOR THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT DOES NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH.

Safety risk

THE REAR SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE FREE OF CHARGE THE REAR, LEFT-HAND SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR BOLT WITH AN IMPROVED ONE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 800-255-3987.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V558000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
183,090
Reported to NHTSA
2004-11-22
Owners notified
2004-12-20

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. A SILICON OXIDE BUILD-UP OCCURS ON THE CONTACTS INSIDE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, WHICH CAN MAKE IT INOPERABLE.

Safety risk

IF THE SWITCH IS INOPERABLE, THE BRAKE LIGHTS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE AND CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission545,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3050,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2313,800 mi
Unknown or other2090,000 mi
Air bags1889,000 mi
Structure1860,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist176,500 mi
Structure: body13105,000 mi
Exterior lighting1278,400 mi
Power train978,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip97,491 mi
Steering953,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights8—
Engine and engine cooling666,688 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)6100 mi
Suspension641,000 mi
Electrical system542,000 mi
Visibility577,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic412,901 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly4130,396 mi
Air bags: side/window313,000 mi
Engine3158,000 mi
Equipment335,250 mi
Service brakes3119,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components35,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder36,500 mi
Tires369,755 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal36,800 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system347,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp2100 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages28,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum25,200 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate2—
Visibility/wiper2130,396 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices235,250 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels290,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: wiring135,250 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment adaptive/mobility151,565 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1200 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1570 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Latches/locks/linkages180,000 mi
Parking brake18,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift13,025 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1118,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other140,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: antilock122,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light15,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings165,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings17,400 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard1103,000 mi
Suspension: front129,850 mi
Suspension: rear1170,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control112,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1100 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer11 mi

The 2005 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.