2006 Lexus GS430 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Lexus GS430 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Lexus GS430.

Most common 2006 Lexus GS430 problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	3
Suspension	2
Steering	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Wheels	1
Structure	1
Electrical System	1
Engine	1

What owners report

2019-09-03, Service Brakes
ALL LEXUS ARE HAVING ABS ACTUATOR PROBLEM. ALL LEXUS SHOULD BE RECALL

2019-06-12, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GX43, EQUIPPED WITH NEXEN TIRES N5000 245/40/R18 XL. WHEN THE TRAFFIC LIGHT CHANGED TO GREEN AND TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW UP. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WENT OVER A SIDEWALK AND DAMAGED THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER LEXUS OF WINTER PARK, 305 N SEMORAN BLVD, WINTER PARK, FL 32792, THEY REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE AFTERMARKET ITEMS, THEY WERE NOT OEM. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,000.

2019-04-02, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS GS430. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AND PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A FRIEND. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE MAY HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

2017-03-24, Structure
DOOR HINGE ON VEHICLE LOOKS TO HAVE MANUFACTURE PROBLEM BUT I DO NOT SEE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE IT IS BREAK THROUGH THE METAL AND CREATING A HOLE AND MAY NEED TO BE WELDED OF SOME SORT OR A NEW DOOR. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE FROM LEXUS IN FT MYERS FLORIDA AROUND TWO YEARS AGO AND THE DOOR HAS ALWAYS HARD A RUFF CLOSE TO IT. RECENTLY IVE NOTICED IT GETTING HARDER AND HARDER TO CLOSE. AND WHEN I LOOKED TO SEE WHERE THE ISSUE WAS IT SEEMS TO BE THE HINGE. I BROUGHT THIS UP TO THE DEALER THE FIRST WEEK I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE AND THEY SAID IT MAY JUST NEED TO BE OPENED AND CLOSED A FEW TIMES SINCE ITS BEEN ON THE LOT FOR A BIT. BUT THAT IS NOT THE CASE. I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE SOME TYPE OF RES

2016-04-05, Service Brakes
MY CHECK PCS AND VBS LIGHTS CAME ON AND WENT OFF. I CONTINUE TO DRIVE AND MY BREAKS WORKED FINE FOR A WEEK. DRIVING HOME ON A SIDE STREET CROSSING A BRIDGE AND A PIERCING BEEP CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF. I THINK THAT WAS AN INDICATOR RO PULL OFF THE ROAD. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND SLOWLY GUIDED TO SIDE OF BRIDGE AND CALLED MY HUSBAND. I HAD A DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD THAT IS ABS ACCELERATOR AND THAT AND THE PART IS $2500 WITHOUT LABOR. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD THAT MY BRAKES GAVE OUT AND SHOULD BE ON THE RECALL LIST. MY CAR IS 2006 GS430 WITH 106,000 MILES.

2006 Lexus GS430 questions

Does the 2006 Lexus GS430 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Lexus GS430 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Lexus GS430?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3), Suspension (2), Steering (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Lexus GS430 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.