Does the 2006 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus GX470, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GX470?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by structure (8).

How many 2006 Lexus GX470 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Lexus GX470 recalls and problems

1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Lexus GX470.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Lexus GX470 recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 16V065000 · reported February 5, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 320,409 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
The risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags8
Structure8
Unknown or other4
Engine3
Seat belts3
Power train2
Electrical system1
Engine and engine cooling1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Exterior lighting1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 25, 2019 · Structure · 45,000 miles
I PURCHASED THIS 2006 LEXUS GX 470 IN OCTOBER 2005, FROM WESTSIDE LEXUS IN HOUSTON TEXAS. THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE STARTED PEELING THREE YEARS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. IT GOT WORSE AS THE YEARS WENT BY. I CALLED LEXUS AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM, AND DIDN'T GET ANY HELP. I HAVE BEEN CALLING LEXUS EVERY YEAR SINCE I…

Mar 7, 2019 · Electrical system · 125,000 miles
I HAVE AN 2006 LEXUS GX470 AND THESE LIGHTS CAME ON: ABS, VSC TRAC, VSC OFF, SKID, AND CHECK ENGINE. THE VEHICLE STARTED MAKING A HUMMING NOISE AT START UP AND NOW DRIVES IN STALLED MODE. HAD CODES CHECK AND IT TURNS OUT I HAVE THE DREADED SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM (EMISSIONS) DEFECT P0412, P0418 ,P1440/P1443…

Feb 5, 2019 · Engine · 168,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE PAST 50 MPH. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE, VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND STATED THAT…

Jan 10, 2019 · Engine · 125,000 miles
SECONDARY AIR INJECTION SYSTEM PUMP STUCK OFF BANK1 CODE P2445. THIS ISSUE IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR LEXUS GX-470. LEXUS EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FROM PEOPLE WARRANTS A RECALL. THIS MALFUNCTION IS MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE COST TO REPAIR AT THE DEALER IS AROUND $2,000.

Dec 31, 2018 · Air bags · 122,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE MOVED AROUND IN A CIRCULAR MOTION. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE DROVE OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE BODY TURNED WITH NO CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WAS CURRENTLY PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S SPOUSE'S HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED NORTHEAST MOTOR CARS (664…

GX470 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	2	46	5	1
2004	1	65	10	0
2005	1	30	4	0
2006	1	28	3	0
2007	0	27	5	0
2008	0	13	3	0
2009	0	1	0	0

Across all years, the 2004 GX470 has the most complaints (65). All Lexus GX470 years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus GX470, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GX470?: Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (8 complaints), followed by structure (8).
How many 2006 Lexus GX470 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 1 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 25, 2019.