2006 Lexus LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Lexus LS. That ranks 3rd out of 29 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (5 complaints, 29%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 6 crashes, 5 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 6complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Lexus LS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 5 | 29% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 29% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 12% | 72,440 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 12% | 32,279 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 12% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 12% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 17 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 6% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 6% | 40,970 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 6% | 54,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Lexus LS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
ALL FOUR TIRES DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS 1.On February 10, 2020 we purchased four Goodyear Assurance Weatherready tires from Riverside Garage (19 East Ave., Riverside, 60546 [redacted] (see attached receipt) 2.On August 5, 2022 the rear/driverâs side tire went flat in Springfield, Illinois during a…
At approximately 2:00 pm on jan. 5, 2020, i was driving my 2006 lexus ls 430 in a residential area in bethesda, md. I decided to turn around. I turned right into a driveway (at a low speed) with the brake pedal applied. Suddenly, and without warning, the car accelerated wildly, making a great deal…
In march installed 4 brand new dunlops in my car after driving 13k miles started feeling a shake in the steering wheel the retailer kept rotating and balancing the tire and the issue was still there called dunlop to let them know the issue and called corporate of the retailer after doing the…
I own a 2006 lexus ls430, which i've had since new. It only has about 70k miles on it and has been maintained solely at lexus dealership where vehicle was purchased in raleigh nc. Today while reversing down a steep drive my vehicle suddenly lost power and cut off. I lost all hydraulic brake…
My 2006 lexus ls 460 has a dashboard that is sticky and hard to see out of at times when driving. I have also noticed my interior door panels are starting to haze with a white film on them. I have taken extreme care with this vehicle as it receives all the normal maintenance and every 3 weeks a…
Other Lexus LS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 LS | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 LS | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 LS | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 LS | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 LS | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 LS | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 LS | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 LS | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 LS | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 LS | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 LS | 2 | 0 |
See all Lexus LS problems by year, every Lexus model, or the Lexus VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus LS?
Owners most often report tires, vehicle speed control, air bags problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Lexus LS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Lexus LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.