Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2007 Lexus RX330 peaked in 2011, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2007 Lexus RX330
SUV, gasoline, 4x2, built in Canada. Owner complaints on file from May 16, 2011 to May 4, 2020.
Recall campaigns covering this model year1769k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints5Below the median 2007 suv
Severity index0.02007 suvs average 6.6
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
40% of complaints about the 2007 Lexus RX330 name airbags
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
One recall campaign covers the 2007 Lexus RX330
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-112 | Feb 24, 2011 | 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… | Speed control | 769,379 | Part replacement |
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2007 Lexus RX330
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
5 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed May 4, 2020Failure Apr 13, 202089,427 milesStaughton, MAAir bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERB CHAMBERS LEXUS OF SHARON (25 PROVIDENCE HWY RTE. 1, SHARON, MA 02067, (506)668-5600, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED AN ESTIMATE TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,427.
NHTSA complaint 11323188 - Filed Nov 27, 2017Failure Jun 11, 2017Houston, TXUnknown or other
TAKATA RECALL. MY CONCERN IS MY THAT MY DASHBOARD IS STEADY CRACKING AND BEGINNING TO MELT FROM THE HEAT. IT'S GETTING WORSE OVER A YEAR NOW.
NHTSA complaint 11048735 - Filed Feb 5, 2014Failure Dec 11, 201080,000 milesTampa, FLAir bags, Structure
DASH BOARD IS CRACKING. THE WORSE AREAS OF THE CRACKS IS ALONG THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10563093 - Filed Dec 19, 2012Failure Dec 15, 2012140,000 milesAlexander, VAWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CASING FOR THE SPARE TIME FELL AND DETACHED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE DID NOT BREAK BUT DID BECOME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA complaint 10489269 - Filed May 16, 2011Failure Dec 10, 20074,000 milesDayton, OHEquipment
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS RX330. THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE AND PASSENGERS SIDE FLOOR MATS HAVE A CLIP THAT ALLOWS THE MATS TO HOOK ONTO THE FLOOR BOARD. THE CONTACT STATED EACH MAT HAS TWO CLIPS THAT MADE IT DIFFICULT TO REMOVE THE MAT AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO INJURE HER FOOT WHEN IT WAS EXPOSED. THE CLIP ALSO MADE THE MAT BULKY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
NHTSA complaint 10401125
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on file
- RQ10003 Recall query, Electrical system
Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration
Opened Feb 16, 2010, closed Mar 1, 2011 · led to a recall
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
32 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 - L-SB-0004-22 Feb 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 servi… - Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 i… - LTT014513 Nov 2, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior - LSB009213B Dec 19, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning - LSB008214 Oct 16, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions - LSB002514B Jul 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset - LSB002514A Jul 7, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset - LSB002514 Jul 4, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. - LSB002114 Jun 12, 2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. - LSB001013 Feb 21, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection. - Lexus Safety Re Mar 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 acco… - L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 acco… - L-SB-0023-20 Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 ent… - Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-SB-0179-17 Obs Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates - L-SB-0008-20 Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 9… - L-SB-0011-15 May 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LSB: Certain 2003 ? 2009 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel pad (dashboard) becomes cracked and/or has a shiny/degraded appearance. The dashboard surface may also become sticky or adherent. Follow the procedures in … - L-SB-0074-09 Rev Oct 11, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: REVISION NOTICE October 11, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2011 ? 2015 model year RX 330 and RX 350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some RX 330/350 vehicles may exhibit a rattle… - L-SB-0021-14 Rev Sep 19, 2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated. Flash reprogramm… - L-SB-0011-15 May 29, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LSB: Certain 2003 ? 2009 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a condition where the instrument panel pad (dashboard) becomes cracked and/or has a shiny/degraded appearance. The dashboard surface may also become sticky or adherent. Follow the procedures in … - L-SB-0143-11 Rev Nov 10, 2013 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT recommended by Lexus… - L-SB-0001-18 Jan 22, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model year RC 350 vehicles… - L-SB-0048-08 Obs Dec 5, 2017 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17. - L-SB-0021-14_Obs Jan 24, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18. - ZLD_REMEDY UPDAT Sep 11, 2015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
RL: THIS WARRANT ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A PRIMARY AND SECONDARY COVERAGE FOR YOUR VEHICLE'S "NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY" AS IT APPLIES TO THE DASHBOARD. THE SPECIFIC CONDITION COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM IS ANY CRACKED AND/OR STICKY/MELTED DASHBOARD AS … - LSB-0143-11 Nov 10, 2011 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LEXUS: INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEAT COVER REPLACEMENT, EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS, THE MODIFICATIONS THAT MIGHT NEGATIVELY AFFECT SIDE AIR BAG PERFORMANCE CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURIES. *PE - LSB-0107-12 Oct 31, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LEXUS: STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY MAY BE LEAKING OIL FROM BOOTS AND INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR REPAIR PROCEDURE. MODELS 2004-2009 RX330, RX350. *PE - LSB-0059-12 Jul 10, 2012 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LEXUS: PRECAUTION INFORMATION ON REMOVAL, INSPECTION, INSTALLATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION. MODELS 2001-13 CT200H, ES300, 300H, 330, 350, GS300, 350, 450, 450H, 460, GX460, 470, HS250H, IS F, IS250, 250C, 350, 3… - LSB-0015-10 Feb 4, 2010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LEXUS: TECHSTREAM ECU FLASH REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE. FLASH REPROGRAMMING ALLOWS THE ECU SOFTWARE TO BE UPDATED WITHOUT REPLACING THE ECU. FLASH CALIBRATION UPDATES FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MODELS/ECUS ARE RELEASED AS FIELD FIX PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN INDIVID… - LSB-0074-09 Jun 26, 2009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
LEXUS: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE OR BUZZ TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. THE NOISE CAN BE DUPLICATED WHEN LIGHTLY ACCELERATION AND THEN DECELERATING, OR WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN PARK …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.