2006 Lexus LS: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 17 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2006
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 of engine noise, as the throttle appeared to be wide open. Thankfully I hit a near-by tree and two front air bags deployed. A homeowner called the police, and an ambulance took me to the emergency room at a nearby hospital. If this sudden acceleration had occurred on a highway, I am certain that lives would have been lost.”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2020
“On 3/27/12 the car was taken to dealer and inspected for a strong fuel odor upon starting the engine. None was detected. On 4/18/12 it was returned for the same problem. A second inspection found the fuel pressure regulator was leaking fuel and did represent a hazard, but was not the same issue as the recall of 2006-07 models gs 350/350, 2009 is 250, 2006-08 is 350, listed as fuel pressure sensor installation. I was charged $320.73 for parts/labor plus tax. The model is a ls 430. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2012
“Letter from senator murray on behalf of constituents, concerning problems with their 2006 lexus ls430 vehicle (photographs not imaged) *tgw the consumer experienced sudden acceleration while driving. The consumer stated he began experiencing electrical problems when all of the icons on the dashboard illuminated. The trunk opened and the flashers came on, and the alarm started going off. The consumer stated the second time, the sudden acceleration occurred, he crashed into a building. The vehicle was totaled. *jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Mar 2012
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus ls430. While driving at 10 mph, the contact applied the brakes but the vehicle failed to respond. Seconds later, the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning causing the contact to crash into a nearby vehicle. There were no injuries but a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership but had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 75,000.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2010
“After new brakes installed by lexus 11/03/2009, brakes became grabby. When front wheels were wet as in after washing, brakes would make a loud "groaning" noise & lock the driver front wheel causing car to pull to left. After numerous complaints to lexus, problem still not resolved as of 07/05/2011. Lexus continues to contend that this is normal...even to include the wheel locking...because it is wet. Speed to test essentially rolling only... Almost hit a pole in parking lot when stepping on brake after washing.”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Nov 2009
“Lexus ls 430 brakes failed moving into a parking space. Pressed on the breaks the surged forward went over a bump, curb, handicap sign and into the building. Was pressing on the brakes and the car just took off. *tr”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Mar 2008
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus ls 430. While parking the vehicle in reverse and switching to drive the vehicle accelerated on its own and hit a cement pillar, benches and then a building. He sustained major injuries to his chest and fractured his neck. The passenger sustained injuries to her chest and both were hospitalized. There is a police report available. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer had not been contacted at the time of the complaint. The failure and current mileage was 8000. Updated 4/26/10 *cn updated 06/28/10.*jb”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Apr 2006
When filing, owners marked a crash in 6 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
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.
Remedy: 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.
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Is the 2006 Lexus LS reliable?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2006 Lexus LS. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 2006 Lexus LS have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning air bags. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.