2005 Lexus RX330 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Lexus RX330, 8% of the 165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I took my car into park place Lexus in plano to have them fix my air bag. It is not functioning. The light shows that the air bag will not come on. After having the dealer try to fix the air bag first at a cost of $99.00 then a coat of $230.00 it is still not fixed. What can I do to have this faulty part fixed?I do not believe that it is something I should be paying for.”
NHTSA complaint #10659260, filed 2014-11, 70,000 miles“My dash is experiencing cracks in the dash at the air bag location. The dash is falling apart and has several cracks the length of the dash and close to the air bag location. I keep my vehicle maintained and most people would say I am excessive about keeping my vehicle clean and looking show room condition. My dash is also cracking around the radio area. These are small cracks but are still there. I am concerned about the effectiveness of air bags that come from behind the dash to operate. I believe this from direct affects of how the air bags where mounted behind the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #10679477, filed 2015-01, 77,000 miles“Various hairline cracks have randomly appeared on the dashboard. They range in size from 1 to 6 . One crack has appeared along the area that covers the passenger airbag. This could potentially cause the airbag to malfunction or not work as intended, which could be fatal in an accident. The dashboard issue has been discussed on various online Lexus forums.”
NHTSA complaint #10420952, filed 2011-08, 80,000 miles“In this garage kept vehicle, the dash over the airbag has cracked all the way across, in multiple cracks. Given the location over the airbag it is concerning that the integrity of the airbag is in question.”
NHTSA complaint #10654230, filed 2014-11, 102,000 miles“My passenger airbag light came on. I took it to the dealer and was told it would be very costly to examine and correct because the passenger seat would have to be removed, also the technician told me that my passenger airbag may not work if I were in a crash. I can't afford the cost to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10862534, filed 2016-05Related service bulletins
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: 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…
- 10131964Jan 16, 2014Lexus 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…
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning 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…
- 10133923Jan 16, 2013Lexus 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…
- 10024642Mar 4, 2008Repair manual supplement: srs light [on} - dtc b0111/b0116 - open side squib circuit.
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Lexus RX330
32 complaintsBody and structure
32 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus RX330
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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