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2006 Lexus IS 350Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 93 owner complaints about the 2006 Lexus IS 350, most often about the structure. It is covered by 8 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-432 the manufacturer reports only 62% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.7× the IS 350 median · #1 of 4 years by complaints
Safety recalls8Lowest repair rate 62%Owner complaints938 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage79kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Lexus IS 350 has problems

93 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure300
Air bags172
Visibility/wiper131
Engine110
Steering80
Visibility50
Electrical system40
Engine and engine cooling40
Vehicle speed control42
8 other systems162

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

8 recalls

2006 Lexus IS 350 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

65%repaired · 2021 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Recall 19V-741 · Oct 17, 2019 · 928,220 vehicles · 600,429 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

62%repaired · 2019 Q4

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Recall 18V-432 · Jun 26, 2018 · 114,998 vehicles · 71,101 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

74%repaired · 2021 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 17V-006 · Jan 9, 2017 · 577,875 vehicles · 427,891 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

72%repaired · 2021 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Recall 16V-340 · May 23, 2016 · 1,754,517 vehicles · 1,269,624 repaired

Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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72%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles · 305,888 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

80%repaired · 2015 Q1

Engine

Recall 13V-395 · Sep 4, 2013 · 101,584 vehicles · 81,513 repaired

Risk. The loose bolts could cause the VVT gear housing and sprocket to separate and result in the engine stopping while the vehicle is being driven, increasing the…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility/wiper

Recall 13V-030 · Jan 30, 2013 · 267,718 vehicles

Risk. Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 10V-309 · Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 vehicles

Risk. THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

79kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 22 structure complaints. 64% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
2under 30k miles14under 100k miles8100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other IS 350 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IS 350 median. How we score

'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2006 Lexus IS 350, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
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In owners' words

What IS 350 owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS IS 350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS CRACKED AND THE AIR BAGS WERE VISIBLE. THE DASHBOARD WAS ALSO MELTED AND STICKY DUE TO THE SUN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (LOCATED AT 13590 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, [PHONE]) WHERE IT…
Complaint 11170430 · Jan 16, 2019 · 154,588 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS IS 350. DUE TO THE GLARE OF THE SUN, THE DASHBOARD MELTED AND BECOME VERY STICKY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (LOCATED AT 13590 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, [PHONE]), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR FEES. THE VEHICLE…
Complaint 11156898 · Dec 7, 2018 · 150,000 miles
TAKATA RECALL.... I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT FOR THE INTERIOR DASH AND DOOR PANELS HAVING A MELTING EFFECT. THEY ARE NOW COATED IN A STICKY RESIDUE. THE DASH CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS DUE TO THE SHINY PLASTIC MELTING. I'M GUESSING THAT THE HEAT WAS A FACTOR IN CAUSING THIS TO MELT. MAKING IT VERY…
Complaint 11055073 · Dec 16, 2017 · 182,000 miles

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