2006 Lexus LS
Only 17 complaints on file — too few 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.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 3 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Vehicle speed control
5 of 17 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-01-14
Also filed under Air bags and structure
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-21
Pulled car into lined parking space, placed car in park, turned car off (Keyless ignition "Smart key" On dash turned to left/off position, about to get out of car, just started to take seat belt off when car started up, went uncontrollably forward...
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-10-17
Also filed under Air bags
Tires
5 of 17 total reports mention: tires.
Wheels
2 of 17 total reports mention: wheels.
Show complaint excerpts
In the last 30 days the chrome on the inside of 2 wheels where the tires bead seals has shown to be defective and the tires will not hold air.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-21
Air bags
2 of 17 total reports mention: air bags.
Structure
2 of 17 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-04-06Air bags06V096000 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…
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Lexus LS — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Wheels: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V096000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2006 Lexus LS 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 LS?
- The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus LS have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.