- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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..
Vehicle safety record
2004 Lexus ES 330 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2004 Lexus ES 330 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2004 for the buckle assembly.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough ES 330 years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2004 Lexus ES 330 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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2004 Lexus ES 330 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Lexus ES 330 | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2004 Lexus RX330 | 327 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus ES330 | 190 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus GX470 | 85 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus LS430 | 36 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus IS300 | 29 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus IS300 Sportcross | 29 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus LX470 | 18 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2004 Lexus SC430 | 14 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2004 Lexus ES 330
Does the 2004 Lexus ES 330 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus ES 330: buckle assembly (December 2004). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2004 Lexus ES 330 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2004 Lexus ES 330 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data