2006 Lexus GS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2006 Lexus GS has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine (9 reports).

6Recalls
44Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 Lexus GS recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Recall 11V029Jan 26, 2011244,779 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Recall 10V499Oct 21, 2010728,544 vehicles affected

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 09V020Jan 16, 2009214,570 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 07V545Nov 28, 200734,343 vehicles affected

Seat Belts:Front

Recall 06V121Apr 13, 200628,947 vehicles affected

Air Bags

Recall 06V096Apr 3, 2006133 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Lexus GS problems

Problem areas named in the 44 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine9
Visibility/Wiper8
Exterior Lighting6
Electrical System6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
Unknown Or Other5
Power Train3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)3
Steering2
Suspension2

What owners report

2025-02-24, Unknown Or Other
6.The crash involved complex vehicle systems that may have been manipulated using advanced techniques. I have it documented as a PDF files, can email anytime...
2024-05-08, Power Train
I have been facing transmission issues that require the vehicle to shift up to move even at low speeds, with the transmission shifting either hard or smoothly, and often unnecessarily to a higher gear. This issue is rare but occurs frequently. I think this is a factory defect because I have been seeing lots of YouTube videos where they mention that the transition in these cars feels jerky, sluggish, etc.
2024-04-29, Unknown Or Other
Front windshield is loose and vibrates/flutters when driving. The car has not been in an accident and has no apparent rust. It has been garaged and is available for inspection. There are no warning indicators. My concern is that the windshield could unseat or break while driving. Self inspection shows the windshield is loose when gentle pressure is applied from both internal top sides of window. A possible related issue is damage to rearview mirror where mirror coating is damaged to the point where it is unusable.
2023-11-21, Unknown Or Other
ECM is not functioning properly it is a safety as the car when downshifting jumps and it can be easy to lose control of the vehicle. I’ve taken it to a few people and there was a service bulletin and recall for the ECM but not on my VIN number it has not been inspected there are no check engine lights on the vehicle but ir continues to very hard shift from 2nd to 1st.
2022-02-11, Fuel/Propulsion System
My Lexus GS430 has a fuel rail leak that is leaking into the engine bay and has a strong smell of fuel into the cabin of the car. It is especially strong in the cabin when the heat or air conditioning is utilized. It is extremely dangerous and after researching I have found that it a problem with several of the Lexus lines of cars built around the 2006-2008 models.

2006 Lexus GS questions

Does the 2006 Lexus GS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2006 Lexus GS: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder; Engine And Engine Cooling; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Seat Belts:Front. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (9), Visibility/Wiper (8), Exterior Lighting (6).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Lexus GS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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