YearToAvoid

2006 Lexus RX330 Engine Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Lexus RX330, 36% of all 67 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 5 RX330 model years. These complaints report 3 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 55,833 miles.

Engine complaints
24
36% of 67
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,833 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Lexus RX330 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 12, 2006, latest Mar 24, 2016.

2006 Lexus RX330 engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Jun 2006Jan 2010Sep 2010Feb 2012Sep 2012Feb 2014Feb 2016
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Mar 2016; peak Feb 2010 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Lexus RX330

  1. NHTSA 11V112000Feb 24, 2011Engine769,379 vehicles

    Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 highlander, highlander hybrid, and model year 2004-2007 lexus rx330, rx350, and rx400h vehicles. 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 the cover may lean toward the accelerator pedal and interfere with the accelerator pedal arm.

    Risk: If this occurs, the accelerator pedal may temporarily become stuck in a partially depressed position rather than return to the idle position. A stuck accelerator pedal may result in unintended and sustained vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the floor carpet cover with a newly designed one free or charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during march 2011. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

Engine complaints by RX330 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200527 (16%)
  2. 200624 (36%)
  3. 20070 (0%)
  4. 20090 (0%)
  5. 20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Lexus RX330 have engine problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Lexus RX330, 36% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 55,833 miles.
Which Lexus RX330 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Lexus RX330 has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Lexus RX330?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Lexus RX330 concerns the engine: 11V112000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.