2004 Lexus RX330 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
5 safety recalls list the 2004 Lexus RX330, and owners have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
5 safety recalls for the 2004 Lexus RX330
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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Engine and engine cooling
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…
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…
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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…
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.
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Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
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.
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…
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Seat belts: rear/other
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.
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.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began during december 2004. Owners should contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
287 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Lexus RX330 have filed 287 complaints with NHTSA; 37 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 27 injuries and 3 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 52,276 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 68 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 lexus rx330. The contact stated that while inspecting the interior of the vehicle, he noticed that the dashboard on the driver's and passenger's side air bag enclosure area”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 31, 2021 · Structure
“Have had to replace radiator 3 times & will need a 4th at this time, since 2015, was bought used in 2014. !st replacement 2015 2nd) 2016, 3rd) 2017, and now needs again. Many websites state many diffe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Lexus RX (RX 330 2WD, RX 330 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5); Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus RX330 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RX330 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus RX330 | 5 | 287 |
| 2005 Lexus RX330 | 3 | 165 |
| 2006 Lexus RX330 | 1 | 67 |
| 2007 Lexus RX330 | 1 | 5 |
| 2009 Lexus RX330 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 Lexus RX330 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Lexus RX330
How do I know if my 2004 Lexus RX330 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. 5 campaigns currently list the 2004 Lexus RX330; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 04V558000).
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.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
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.