Is the 2006 Lexus IS 350 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 IS 350?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus IS 350 have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

2006 Lexus IS 350

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2006 Lexus IS 350
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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: 93
Recalls: 8
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Structure

Complaints per year

2006: 93 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2006	93
2007	53
2008	30
2009	3
2010	8
2011	5
2012	2
2013	0
2014	14
2015	4
2016	2
2017	1
2018	0
2019	1
2020	1

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

32% · 30 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

Air bags

19% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing knee bolster and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

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On June 11, 2019 I was driving on regular speed limit of road 55MPH and suddenly deer and fox came, so I try to avoid them and hit the brake and ABS brake didn't work hit the fox and car stability control didn't work and car flip 5TIMES and hit the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-02

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes

Vehicle driver's side airbags failed to deploy/operate in front end collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-14

Visibility/wiper

14% · 13 reports

CRASH

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Rear view mirror has become discolored and non-uniform making it difficult to use reliably and it causes one to look too long to discern if cars are near, thus taking one's eyes off the road ahead.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-01-03

Engine

12% · 11 reports

Steering

9% · 8 reports

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2010-09-02Engine and engine cooling10V309000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

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2013-10-09Engine13V395000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 vehicles manufactured June 19, 2006, through July 12, 2011; and model year 2006-2011 Lexus IS350 vehicles manufactured May 27, 2005…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the VVT unit free of charge. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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2013-10-29Visibility/wiper13V030000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will install new wiper arm nuts, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on April 4, 2013. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

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2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

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2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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2017-02-01Air bags17V006000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, and Lexus LFA vehicles originally sold, or ever...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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2018-08-23Fuel system, gasoline18V432000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Lexus GS350 and GS450h, 2006-2013 Lexus IS350 and 2010-2014 Lexus IS350C vehicles, equipped with 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE gasoline engines.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new pipe that has improved pulsation dampers, free of charge. The recall began August 23, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Lexus IS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Structure: 30 reports on file for this year.
Air bags: 18 reports on file for this year.
Visibility/wiper: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V309000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 13V395000 · Engine
Recall 13V030000 · Visibility/wiper
Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
Recall 17V006000 · Air bags
Recall 18V432000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 19V741000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2006 Lexus IS 350 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 IS 350?: The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus IS 350 have?: 8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.