2005 Lexus RX330 air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2005 Lexus RX330 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus rx330. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured near the passenger's side air bag housing. The dashboard fracture expanded throughout the dashboard and caused the front passenger's air bag outline to be visible. The manufacturer informed the contact that…”
filed Aug 20, 2020
“Tl* the contact owned a 2005 lexus rx330. While driving 35 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver's side door of the contact's vehicle. Both the front driver's side and side curtain air bags deployed. Due to excessive force, the air bags caused severe injuries during deployment. A police…”
filed Feb 7, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2022
Air Bags problems in other RX330 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RX330 | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 RX330 | 21 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Lexus RX330
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.