The passenger air bag appears to becoming detached from the dash. It seems that it may deploy at any given time. This does not feel safe to me as my family rides in the car with me.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Lexus ES330 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 2006 Lexus ES330 with NHTSA, most often about the airbags (26) and the acceleration & cruise control (22). Those complaints describe 18 crashes, 1 fire, 8 injuries and 1 death. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2005 has 201.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical ES330 year, for its age
#117 most complained-about 2006 vehicle
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 18
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 8
- Deaths
- 1
Most common 2006 Lexus ES330 problems
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No recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES330
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES330. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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79 complaints about the 2006 Lexus ES330
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The airbag cover on the passenger side is cracked and looks as if it is going to pop. This could be a hazard.
The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to crack and lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. Took it to the dealer and was told it's because the dashboard is old. Compared it to an es300, the air bag definitely has started to lift.
Cracking around the airbag lining. This looks like a severe safety issue and should be addressed.
Passenger side airbag seal is broken on dash and appears as it could inflate at any moment. No accidents to cause this.
My wife was driving the car to pick-up our granddaughter from school on 10-22-2018. She made a full stop at the corner and took her foot off the brake and started to make a right turn. When she started to press on the gas pedal lightly, the engine revved up to full throttle and the car accelerated and lunged uncontrollably forward. Her steering wheel was locked. Because of this acceleration, she hit the car in front with great force and severely damaging our front end and the car bumper in front of her. She was...
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getting get in line to wait for the school children to let out. Had her the car accelerated out of control when children were crossing the street, it would have been a great catastrophe and dead children. Something must be done to alert the public. Another sudden acceleration occurred when I was driving the car about 2 years ago. But the dealer said they couldn't find anything wrong. Our car has a little over 60,000. Each time I take my car to the dealer for an oil change, they removed the floor mat. They say the floor mat can get in the way of the accelerator pedal. I don't think so, but we keep the floor mat in the trunk. I have reported this issue to a lexus headquarter in texas, (800) 255-3987. The representative said a case manager will be contacting me. I'm not sure what they will do. Something must be done to prevent running over people. There will be deaths if nothing is done!
Takata inflator . Passenger airbag inflating due to heat. Dash bumped. Looks like it's going to explode eventually.
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode. Referencing another complaint # 11118471. Car has not been involved in any accident.
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side is popping up and looks like it is going to explode
The car was reversed and driven forward, suddenly accelerated forward. Applying brakes were not helping as acceleration still continued. There is no floor mat on the driver seat side to blame it on for gas pedal getting stuck to the mat.. The gas and brake pedals were adjusted to the highest level from the floor. Happened a week ago and happened again on 17/02/2018. First time the vehicle was on four lane city street. Second time on two lane city street. It can happen any time any where. I asked the dealer. No recall yet I see lot of people having this problem on this site. Https://www.Vehiclehistory.Com/lexus/es-330/2006
The airbag cover where it is attached to the dashboard has separated. The separation began about 2 years ago and the gap continues to widen. This vehicle is not subject to the takata recall and am unsure if the airbag may inflate if the gap continues to open.
TAKATA RECALL
Passenger side air bag cover is bulging seems to be caused by pressure.
My 2006 lexus i250 dash broad is cracking and sticky and so when I'm driving in the sun, it creates a glare on your dashboard. Never receive a recall. I did go to a local lexus in 2014 and told them that this car wasn't like this went I purchased it. Worked in al (baldwin county) and I notice that my lexus interior started to crack and melt due to my car being parked out in the sun during my working hours. This shouldn't have happen to a lexus
Front passenger side airbag on the dah board is cracked and slightly protruding I am afraid this will explode while travelling checked with lexus they say it's not under warranty and there is no recall - anyone had information on this would appreciate it
The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to crack and lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. I looks like its ready to blow out.
Similar to other complaints I have seen online and on this site, my front passenger side air bag is bulging and appears to be partially coming out. Picture included. I have raised this to my local lexus dealership service on a couple of occasions, and they do not seem concerned and will not do anything about it. We are quite concerned about this air bag either deploying when it should not, or not deployed when it needs to. It seems to be failing. It also appears to be getting worse over time.
The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. I looks like its ready to blow out.
Takata recall. My airbag has defects. I called lexus and they say it is not under the recall group. But I do not feel safe when traveling with passengers specially my children. This thing is basically ready to break off. This is a security concern.
All along the airbag on the dashboard; the dashboard is cracking all around the air bag. There is no other damage to my dashboard and except where the airbag was installed. This is definitely a defective airbag. I am trying to make people awear before someone gets injured or killed.
The edges around the passenger side airbag cracking and the condition keeps deteriorating as time goes by. I'm worried about the safety of my family as we use the car all the time. We contacted a local lexus dealer and we told the same thing as rest of the folks experienced with dealers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that near the front passenger's side air bag housing there was a bulge along the inner lining of the dashboard. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,838.
Dashboard passenger side airbag cover is bulging and deteriating, concern it may pop open, dealship will not fix since its out of warranty, they will repair it for $2500, definetly a manifacture defect but they don't care! Thanks!
The area around the dashboard airbag is cracked and beginning to bulge. This is the only area in the entire car affected
The right rear window does not open. Neither the driver's nor the door switch will open the window. When pushed there is a click but the window doesn't open.
Lexus ES330: every year compared
All ES330 years2006 Lexus ES330 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lexus ES330 | 79 | 0 | B | |
| 2006 Lexus IS250/350 | 425 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX400H | 186 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus GS300/430 | 180 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX330 | 99 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus GX470 | 39 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus LS430 | 17 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus LX470 | 15 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus SC430 | 7 | 1 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 2006 Lexus ES330
Does the 2006 Lexus ES330 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Lexus ES330 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus ES330?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the airbags (26), acceleration & cruise control (22), transmission & drivetrain (11).
How many complaints has the 2006 Lexus ES330 had?
79 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 23, 2006 and the latest on December 29, 2020. Of these, 18 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 8 injuries and 1 death.
Is the 2006 Lexus ES330 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 68 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Lexus ES330 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus ES330 years have the most complaints?
2005 (201), 2004 (190), 2006 (79). See every Lexus ES330 year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Lexus ES330 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