2006 Lexus GS

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2006 Lexus GS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:15:38.234Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus GS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 1 complaints 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 4 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2003: 4 complaints 2004: 2 complaints 2004 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 44 complaints 2006 2007: 25 complaints 2008: 15 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 10 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 1 complaints 2012 2013: 18 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 3 complaints 2016: 5 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 2 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020
2006: 44 complaints
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YearComplaints
19952
19961
19984
19994
20000
20013
20021
20034
20042
20051
200644
200725
200815
20092
201010
20113
20121
201318
20143
20153
20165
20171
20182
20191
20200

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 20%

20% of complaints: engine — 9 distinct reports on file.

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MY LEXUS 2006 GS300 HAS MISFIRE PROBLEM AT 108355 MILES, WITH ERROR CODES PS300, 301, AND 302. SPOKE WITH DEALERSHIP (LONGO LEXUS), AND THEY TOLD ME THE CUSTOMER SATISFACTORY PROGRAM (CSP) IS ALREADY EXPIRED TO FREE REPAIR BY LEXUS IN 2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171227

VISIBILITY/WIPER 18%

18% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 8 distinct reports on file.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14%

14% of complaints: exterior lighting — 6 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%

14% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060406 — air bags

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 A

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.

Campaign 06V096000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060421 — seat belts

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS (BOTH DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER) BECOME LOCKED, THEY MAY NOT RELEASE DUE TO A COMPONENT OF THE EMERGENCY LOCKING SYSTEM. IF THE SEAT

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 06V121000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071215 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, HIGH STRESS AREAS MAY HAVE BEEN CREATED IN TWO SPECIFIC FUEL PIPES LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COMBINED WITH OTHER FACTORS SUCH AS THE PRESENCE OF CORROSIVE AGENTS IN FUEL

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO INVOLVED FUEL LINES WITH NEWLY DESIGNED LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 15, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 07V545000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090116 — engine and engine cooling

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Campaign 09V020000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20100216 — RQ (closed 20110301)

Unintended and Uncontrolled Acceleration

R 20101115 — service brakes, hydraulic

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAL WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ONE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331 AND

Campaign 10V499000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20110307 — fuel system, gasoline

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2009 LEXUS IS AND MODEL YEAR 2006-2007 LEXUS GS VEHICLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR CONNECTED TO AN ENGINE FUEL DELIVERY P

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE THREADED PORTION OF THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR AND IF A FUEL LEAK IS NOT CONFIRMED, DEALERS WILL FURTHER TIGHTEN THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH THE PROPER T

Campaign 11V029000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Lexus GS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06V096000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V121000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V545000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V020000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 10V499000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 11V029000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2006 Lexus GS reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GS?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus GS have?

6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.