- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2006 Lexus LS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2006 Lexus LS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2006 for the air bags.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical LS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2006 Lexus LS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2006 Lexus LS yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus LS: every year compared
All LS years2006 Lexus LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Lexus LS | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2006 Lexus IS250/350 | 425 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX400H | 186 | 5 | D | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus GS300/430 | 180 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus RX330 | 99 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus ES330 | 79 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus GX470 | 39 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus LS430 | 17 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2006 Lexus LX470 | 15 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2006 Lexus LS
Does the 2006 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus LS: air bags (April 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2006 Lexus LS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2006 Lexus LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 71 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Lexus LS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus LS years have the most complaints?
2021 (5), 1994 (4), 1999 (3). See every Lexus LS year compared.
What should I do if my 2006 Lexus LS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data