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2006 Lexus LSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2006 Lexus LS, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

2006 Lexus LS
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints179 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage42kVehicle speed control, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 12, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Mytho88, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Lexus LS has problems

17 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
Vehicle speed control55
Tires50
Wheels20
Electrical system20
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Structure21
Air bags22
Steering10
Visibility/wiper10
4 other systems40

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

1 recall

2006 Lexus LS 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.

–no report yet

Air bags

Recall 06V-096 · Apr 3, 2006 · 133 vehicles

Risk. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT 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.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other LS 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 LS median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LS owners report

Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 11299414 · Jan 14, 2020 · 140,000 miles
LETTER FROM SENATOR MURRAY ON BEHALF OF CONSTITUENTS, CONCERNING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR 2006 LEXUS LS430 VEHICLE (PHOTOGRAPHS NOT IMAGED) *TGW THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION WHILE DRIVING. THE CONSUMER STATED HE BEGAN EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHEN ALL OF THE ICONS ON THE…
Complaint 10453054 · Mar 21, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 LEXUS LS430. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. SECONDS LATER, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO A NEARBY VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES BUT A POLICE REPORT WAS…
Complaint 10336448 · Jun 15, 2010 · 75,000 miles

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