2006 Lexus ES330
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Owner complaints
64 complaints17 involved a crash1 involved a fire8 injuries1 deaths
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- Air bags
Passenger side airbag seal IS broken on dash and appears as it could inflate at any moment. no accidents to cause this.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Steering · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 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!
- Air bags
Takata inflator . Passenger airbag inflating due to heat. Dash bumped. Looks like it's going to explode eventually.
- Air bags
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.
- Air bags
I have noticed the air bag cover on the passenger side IS popping up and looks like it IS going to explode
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Engine · Vehicle speed control
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…
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
- Air bags
Passenger side air bag cover IS bulging seems to be caused by pressure.
- Air bags
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
- Air bags
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…
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.
- Air bags
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.
- Air bags
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.
- Air bags
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.
- Structure › Body
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.
- Air bags
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!
- Air bags
The area around the dashboard airbag IS cracked and beginning to bulge. This IS the only area in the entire car affected
- Unknown or other
The dash IS distorting, especially around the air bag location. fabric liner has extended outside the leather trim.
- Service brakes · Vehicle speed control
Car would not stop at all at low speeds, crash into building in parking lot due to failure
- Air bags
My dashboard has severe cracks all around the airbag. That IS the only area on my dashboard with cracks. My concern IS that my airbag may explode and injure me or my passengers. I took my vehicle to the dealership and was informed by servicemen that the dashboard needed to be changed. They gave…
My dashboard has severe cracks all around the airbag. That IS the only area on my dashboard with cracks. My concern IS that my airbag may explode and injure me or my passengers. I took my vehicle to the dealership and was informed by servicemen that the dashboard needed to be changed. They gave me the number to lexus. So, I contacted them on april 27, 2015 and again on may 11, 2015 and filed 2 incident reports to no avail, they finally contacted me on may 14, 2015 to inform me there IS nothing they can do for me. so that IS why I'm filing this vehicle safety complaint it shouldn't matter when I purchased my vehicle as much as that vehicle cost I should never have a problem with the dashboard cracking around the airbag. I want my vehicle dashboard repaired for my safety and the safety of my passengers.
- Power train · Service brakes
When turning into a parking space on a private parking lot, the vehicle speed up and brakes did not stop it. The vehicle jumped a curb and continued until it hit two trees that stopped it. Damage was estimated at $9000. *tr
- Air bags
The seal around the front passenger side airbag has deteriorated, with a bulge forming in the dashboard. *tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Since the beginning the back door's windows always get stuck and I had to take them to lexus to have them fixed. Warranty expired and they still have the issue. lexus said they know about it but there IS not a fix. *js
- Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. After several minutes of applying an immense amount of pressure to the brakes, the vehicle came to a…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 lexus es330. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle continued to accelerate. After several minutes of applying an immense amount of pressure to the brakes, the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis but no cause for failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 45,907.
- Steering
During oil change, mechanic notices power steering fluid leaking. worried that this IS safety problem and could lose steering if seals break. had rack and pinion replaced. Cost over $1000. feel that toyota should be responsible for this cost. *tr
- Steering
Upon routine inspection at dealer, service manager informed me that the steering rack was in imminent danger of failing and needed to be replaced soon. failure could result in loss of control. *tr
- Power train
My son was driving his car on the highway for approx. 1HR and exited the highway to a side road. At the first light the car would start in 1ST but not go into 2ND and after 2/3 secs it would lunge into gear. The same happens when putting the car into reverse. It shakes the whole car. After research…
My son was driving his car on the highway for approx. 1HR and exited the highway to a side road. At the first light the car would start in 1ST but not go into 2ND and after 2/3 secs it would lunge into gear. The same happens when putting the car into reverse. It shakes the whole car. After research these transmissions were recalled in 04 and 05 but not 06. Lexus says there IS no problem but our friend the internet says something else. Repair cost 5800.00 from lexus and not covered because not enough complaints. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10209023TSB: 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 guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
- 10207945POL: 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 on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
- 10205319Brake Pedal Force Gauge SST for Parking Brake Inspection.
- 10179697TSB: 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 if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
- 10179601TSB: 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 if applicable. Cases that are determined to be a ?seep? should be documented on the repair order and inspected at the next service interval. Follow the Repair Information in this bulletin to determine if the concern in question is a fluid leak or fluid seep and review the Repair Procedure section to address this condition.
- 10177783TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
- 10177780TSB: 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 proceeding. This Service Bulletin provides best practice procedures for vehicle pulling complaint, diagnosis, and repair for 2002 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. This information supplements Repair Manual procedures when the symptoms are: ?Vehicle Pulling: The vehicle moves to the right or left when the driver holds the steering wheel while driving straight ahead without exerting steering effort. ?Steering Wheel Off Center: The vehicle travels straight, but the steering wheel is not pointed straight ahead. The vehicle is not pulling. Before repairing a vehicle pulling to one side, it is necessary to clearly identify the cause of the pulling condition. Frequently, pulling to one side is diagnosed as a wheel alignment concern. However, the actual cause may be related to the lateral force generated by the tires, vehicle damage, road crown or worn components. Performing a wheel alignment when tire force is the cause could result in the wheel alignment being set at a value outside of specifications. This could then cause other problems such as uneven tire wear, etc. A customer may notice a pull to the left when in the left lanes of travel and notice a pull to the right or no pull when traveling in the right lanes of travel on the very same section of roadway. This road crown effect is environmental and cannot be corrected with suspension adjustments or any other wheel or tire modification discussed in this bulletin.
- 10176283Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
- 10174889TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
- 10174888TSB: 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 bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Replacement certification labels (the vinyl label installed on the driver door or door post) and VIN plates (the metal plate riveted to dashboard) (see Figure 1) for most 1990 ? 2020 model year vehicles may be available provided the requests meet the criteria listed in this Service Bulletin.
- 10133926In the recent Bi-annual Floor Mat reminder letter distributed November, 2012, Lexus indicated that we were developing support materials that will help remind dealership customers and associates of the importance of proper floor mat usage.
- 10133923Lexus vehicles are equipped with SRS, including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pretensioner devices did not per
- 10133914Flash 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 individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprograming process and outlines use of the TIS and the CUW.
- 10133910When servicing interior electrical switches and components, please note the precautions in this bulletin to avoid damaging electrical components and switches. Many lubricants, cleaners, and automotive chemicals contain silicone or other compounds that may contaminate electrical contacts, and therefore increase electrical resistance and decrease switch performance. The use of any cleaners or fluids may increase the risk of further damage to electrical components.
- 10133866Navigation/ Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation
- 10133849A new Special Service Tool (SST 09709-00002) has been introduced to aid in the inspection procedure for certain vehicles equipped with a floor pedal-type parking brake system. This bulletin references the correct method for installing the Brake Pedal Force Gauge. Refer to the appropriate Repair Manual for parking brake pedal travel inspection and adjustment specification.
- 10132778TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE-June 12, 2014: This bulletin is now obsolete.
- 10132777TSB: 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 individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
- 10132734TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- 10132726TSB: The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master keys are lost. Once the system is reset, all previously registered keys will be erased.
- 10132625TSB: 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 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 individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines use of the Technical Information System (TIS) and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information.
- 10132302If a creak, tick, or rattle noise is heard at the top or bottom of the windshield, the source of the noise may be the two windshield stoppers bonded to the top of the windshield or the windshield retainers bonded to the lower edge of the windshield. This bulletin provides the recommended repair procedure to eliminate these types of noises from the windshield area.
- 10132276Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants
- 10132273Prior to tire rotation use the quick reference chart below to verify the size of the lug nut and the lug nut torque specifications. The quick reference chart is applicable to current generation vehicles only.
- 10132146If a customer states there is an unpleasant odor in the vehicle from the HVAC system, there are various factors that may be involved.
- 10132108This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0082-14.
- 10132083Adhesive & sealant cross reference Information
- 10132074Beginning 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 may affect side airbag performance, in general or in part, during an accident. Modifications that negatively affect side airbag performance can result in severe occupant injuries. Seat covers are an integral part of this safety system. Replacing fabric seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials may compromise the effectiveness of this safety system. The design of the seat is complex, integrating safety and strength with comfort and luxury. Lexus strongly discourages modifying original equipment seats that have optional side airbags. Additionally, Lexus strongly advises against the installation or use of aftermarket seat covers, which could impair the performance of the side airbags in the event of an accident.
- 10132006This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0092-13.
- 10132004The following procedures are recommended during routine maintenance or in the event of a customer concern for wiper performance.
- 10131964Lexus vehicles are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), including various airbags and in some models, seat belt pre-tensioners, to help reduce the risk of injury in a collision. If a customer expresses any concerns that the SRS airbags or pre-tensioner devices did not perform as expected (including an unintended deployment event), please follow the steps in the recommendations section below.
- 10131726TSB: 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. * Applicability has been updated to exclude 2001 - 2003 model year ES 300 vehicles. Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14 is obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the entire content of this bulletin before proceeding. Flash reprogramming allows the Electronic Control Unit (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 individual Service Bulletins. This bulletin details the Techstream ECU flash reprogramming process and outlines the use of TIS and the Calibration Update Wizard (CUW). Flash calibration updates can only be applied to the vehicle/ECU combination for which they are intended. ECUs have internal security that will not allow them to be programmed with another ECU?s information. NOTE ECU is a Lexus term used to describe integrated computerized devices responsible for managing the operation of a system or subsystem. For the purposes of this bulletin, the term ECU is used as a generic label for the following SAE J1930 standard references: * Powertrain Control Module (PCM) * Engine Control Module (ECM) * Transmission Control Module (TCM) * Any other Lexus-specific control unit
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