NHTSA lists 141 complaints for the 2005 Lexus ES330, 34 of them mention a crash and 2 mention a fire. 15 complaints mention an injury, with 18 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-07.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS ES330.
Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.
Recalls
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2 recalls.
Date: 2011-11-09. Systems: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
Defect: 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 RU (excerpt)
Consequence: 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. (excerpt)
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. (excerpt)
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Date: 2004-12-15. Systems: SEAT BELTS.
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE SWITCH BECOMES UNSEATED, THE FRONT PASSENGER OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MAY MISTAKE THE REAR-FACING CHILD RESTRAINT FOR AN UNBELTED ADULT OCCUPANT, AND MAY NOT SUPPRESS THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG.
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..
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Manufacturer communications
60 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system| System | Count |
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| EQUIPMENT | 21 |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
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| POWER TRAIN | 10 |
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| VISIBILITY | 5 |
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| AIR BAGS | 4 |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
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| STEERING | 3 |
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 |
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10214355
Date: 2022-04-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
10209023
Date: 2022-02-24. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: AIR BAGS.
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
10207945
Date: 2022-01-12. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, TIRES, WHEELS.
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information o
10179601
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ENGINE, POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
10179697
Date: 2020-08-05. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
10177780
Date: 2020-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: WHEELS.
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this service bulletin before
10177783
Date: 2020-06-23. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STEERING.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
10176283
Date: 2020-05-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
10174888
Date: 2020-04-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 93, and PG002-90. The aforementioned bulleti
10174889
Date: 2020-04-06. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates