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2006 Lexus RX330: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Lexus RX330, most recently filed February 2011. Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2006 Lexus RX330. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 11V112000 Filed Feb 24, 2011

FLOOR CARPET COVER AND RETENTION CLIPS

Vehicle speed control · accelerator pedal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Repair progress not yet reported769,379 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (67)

67 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The structure is mentioned most often.

4involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Lexus RX330, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 67.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2006 compares with other RX330 years

Best and worst RX330 years →
200420052006200720092011
This year (2006)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 20 mpg combined

20
mpg combined
17
city
23
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$4,100
CO₂ tailpipe
444 g/mi
EPA class
Sport Utility Vehicle -

What it costs you to run

$3,266per year
$272per month
750gallons a year

Miles ÷ 20 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2006 Lexus RX330 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 20$4,100444
3.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$4,350468
3.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 19$4,350468
3.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$4,550494

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2006 Lexus RX330 FAQ

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus RX330 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 11V112000 (vehicle speed control). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2006 Lexus RX330 problems?

Owners filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. Structure (15), Vehicle speed control (12), Exterior lighting (9) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2006 Lexus RX330 get?

EPA rates the 3.3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed automatic version at 17 city, 23 highway and 20 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2006 RX330 compare with other years?

Among the 2004–2011 Lexus RX330 model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2004 the most (287). The 2006 drew 67. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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