2006 Lexus IS

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2006 Lexus IS
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:14:25.011Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus IS Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 1 complaints 2000: 0 complaints 2001: 1 complaints 2002: 12 complaints 2002 2003: 12 complaints 2004: 10 complaints 2005: 12 complaints 2006: 143 complaints 2006 2007: 122 complaints 2008: 102 complaints 2009: 40 complaints 2010: 39 complaints 2010 2011: 15 complaints 2012: 17 complaints 2013: 8 complaints 2014: 11 complaints 2014 2015: 9 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2017: 8 complaints 2018: 3 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2022: 4 complaints 2022 2023: 3 complaints 2024: 1 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2006: 143 complaints
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YearComplaints
19980
19991
20000
20011
200212
200312
200410
200512
2006143
2007122
2008102
200940
201039
201115
201217
20138
201411
20159
20162
20178
20183
20192
20204
20212
20224
20233
20241
20251

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 23%

23% of complaints: structure — 33 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY/WIPER 18%

18% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 26 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 18%

18% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Many people have have issues with the SRS warning light coming on and not going off. This issue seems to stem from harness connection issues that Lexus is aware of and have acknowledged. This needs to be fixed asap!

NHTSA ODI report, 20231012

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS IS250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANELS, AND THE DASHBOARD HAD MELTED AND BECAME STICKY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130725

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

R 20091231 — vehicle speed control

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAN GET STUCK IN THE WIDE OPEN POSITION DUE TO ITS BEING TRAPPED BY AN UNSECURED OR INCOMPATIBLE DRIVER'S FL

Remedy: TOYOTA FILED AN AMENDED DEFECT REPORT ON NOVEMBER 25, 2009, STATING THAT DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND, ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, ALTER THE SHAPE OF THE FLOOR SURFACE UNDER THE PEDAL. THES

Campaign 09V388000 — check if this car was fixed

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 IS — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (26 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 09V388000 (vehicle speed control) 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 IS 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?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus IS have?

7 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.