2004 Lexus ES 330 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 Lexus ES 330, and owners have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 Lexus ES 330
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Buckle assembly (seat belts)
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a front passenger power seat, when installing certain rear-facing infant child seat bases onto the seat with an excessively high seatbelt tension, it may be possible to unseat a component called the buckle status switch from the seat belt buckle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle status switch. This safety improvement campaign (ssc 40m) began on december 20, 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 or lexus at 1-800-255-3987..
153 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Lexus ES 330 have filed 153 complaints with NHTSA; 28 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 18 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 37,554 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 49 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Upper right motor mount has been replaced 3 times. Now car is vibrating between 45-60 and has no power and is taking up to 1-2 minute's.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2019 · Power train
“Passenger air bag light came on about 6 months ago and won't cut off,i haven't been in a car accident nor has my AIRBAG emploded, had it look at by mechanic at auto shop where i get my oil changes and”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 14, 2018 · Air bags
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Lexus ES (ES 330). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 18 / 27 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Checking a specific 2004 Lexus ES 330
How do I know if my 2004 Lexus ES 330 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Lexus ES 330; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V595000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.