The vehicle dossier US · 2006

2006 Lexus
ES330Problems & recalls

64 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 25 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 64 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components25 reports
Air bags19 reports
Transmission & drivetrain10 reports
Brakes5 reports
Steering5 reports
Engine5 reports
Fuel system2 reports
Visibility2 reports
Suspension1 reports
Electrical system1 reports
Body & structure1 reports
See original component labels
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL20
AIR BAGS19
POWER TRAIN6
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
STEERING5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ENGINE2
SERVICE BRAKES2
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES1
SUSPENSION1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS1
STRUCTURE:BODY1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 14 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Mar 20, 2019
Mileage, where supplied

32,000 miles is the median among 49 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 15,000–60,366 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

0 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

No campaigns matched this model-year in the imported recall files. This is not confirmation that a particular VIN has no open recalls.
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

57 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Apr 13, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSafety Recall 22Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022NHTSA ID 10214355

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10214355 at NHTSA
Feb 24, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0004-22TSB: 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 condit…NHTSA ID 10209023

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 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.

Components: AIR BAGS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10209023 at NHTSA
Jan 12, 2022 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLexus PRO19-02 -POL: 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 t…NHTSA ID 10207945

POL: 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.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · TIRES · WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10207945 at NHTSA
Aug 5, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0002-20 RevTSB: 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 ?l…NHTSA ID 10179697

TSB: 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.

Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10179697 at NHTSA
Aug 5, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0002-20 RevTSB: 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 ?l…NHTSA ID 10179601

TSB: 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.

Components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10179601 at NHTSA
Jun 23, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0174-08 ObsTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.NHTSA ID 10177783

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.

Components: STEERING. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10177783 at NHTSA
Jun 23, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0023-20TSB: 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.…NHTSA ID 10177780

TSB: 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.

Components: WHEELS. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10177780 at NHTSA
May 1, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsLexus Safety ReSafety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification RequirementsNHTSA ID 10176283

Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10176283 at NHTSA
Apr 6, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0179-17 ObsTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN PlatesNHTSA ID 10174889

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10174889 at NHTSA
Apr 6, 2020 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0008-20TSB: 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…NHTSA ID 10174888

TSB: 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.

Components: EQUIPMENT. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10174888 at NHTSA
Jan 24, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0021-14_ObsTSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.NHTSA ID 10129210

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.

Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10129210 at NHTSA
Jan 22, 2018 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsL-SB-0001-18TSB: 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 * 2…NHTSA ID 10131726

TSB: 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

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · POWER TRAIN. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 10131726 at NHTSA
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04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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