Does the 2006 Lexus LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus LS, the most recent reported on April 3, 2006 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (5).

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

6 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Lexus LS recalls and problems

1 recall and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Lexus LS.

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 LS recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 06V096000 · reported April 3, 2006 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 133 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

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

Tires5
Vehicle speed control5
Air bags2
Electrical system2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Structure2
Wheels2
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline1

What owners report

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

Aug 12, 2022 · Tires
ALL FOUR TIRES DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS 1.On February 10, 2020 we purchased four Goodyear Assurance Weatherready tires from Riverside Garage (19 East Ave., Riverside, 60546 [phone removed] (see attached receipt) 2.On August 5, 2022 the rear/driver’s side tire went flat in Springfield, Illinois during a family visit. We…

Jan 14, 2020 · Air bags · 140,000 miles · crash reported
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. SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, THE CAR ACCELERATED WILDLY, MAKING A GREAT DEAL OF ENGINE NOISE, AS…

Oct 23, 2019 · Tires · 171,000 miles
IN MARCH INSTALLED 4 BRAND NEW DUNLOPS IN MY CAR AFTER DRIVING 13K MILES STARTED FEELING A SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL THE RETAILER KEPT ROTATING AND BALANCING THE TIRE AND THE ISSUE WAS STILL THERE CALLED DUNLOP TO LET THEM KNOW THE ISSUE AND CALLED CORPORATE OF THE RETAILER AFTER DOING THE DIAGNOSIS THEY TOLD ME…

Nov 17, 2016 · Electrical system · 71,000 miles
I OWN A 2006 LEXUS LS430, WHICH I'VE HAD SINCE NEW. IT ONLY HAS ABOUT 70K MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SOLELY AT LEXUS DEALERSHIP WHERE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN RALEIGH NC. TODAY WHILE REVERSING DOWN A STEEP DRIVE MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND CUT OFF. I LOST ALL HYDRAULIC BRAKE ASSISTANCE AND STEERING…

Jan 30, 2015 · Structure · 54,000 miles
MY 2006 LEXUS LS 460 HAS A DASHBOARD THAT IS STICKY AND HARD TO SEE OUT OF AT TIMES WHEN DRIVING. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED MY INTERIOR DOOR PANELS ARE STARTING TO HAZE WITH A WHITE FILM ON THEM. I HAVE TAKEN EXTREME CARE WITH THIS VEHICLE AS IT RECEIVES ALL THE NORMAL MAINTENANCE AND EVERY 3 WEEKS A FULL DETAIL INSIDE AND…

LS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	0	1	0	0
2004	1	8	1	0
2005	1	5	0	0
2006	1	17	6	0
2007	1	45	3	0
2008	1	43	0	1
2009	0	13	0	0

Across all years, the 2007 LS has the most complaints (45). All Lexus LS years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Lexus LS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus LS, the most recent reported on April 3, 2006 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus LS?: Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is tires (5 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (5).
How many 2006 Lexus LS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 17 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 12, 2022.