2006 Lexus ES Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 58%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Lexus ES, 58% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passenger air bag appears to becoming detached from the dash. It seems that it may deploy at any given time. This does not feel safe to me as my family rides in the car with me.”
NHTSA complaint #11385440, filed 2020-12, 155,200 miles“The airbag cover where it is attached to the dashboard has separated. The separation began about 2 years ago and the gap continues to widen. This vehicle is not subject to the takata recall and am unsure if the airbag may inflate if the gap continues to open.”
NHTSA complaint #11043400, filed 2017-11, 90,000 miles“The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to crack and lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. I looks like its ready to blow out.”
NHTSA complaint #10972329, filed 2017-04, 134,000 miles“The airbag cover on the passenger side of the car is starting to crack and lift,seems like pressure is causing the lift. Took it to the dealer and was told it's because the dashboard is old. Compared it to an es300, the air bag definitely has started to lift.”
NHTSA complaint #11242884, filed 2019-08Related service bulletins
- 10132074Nov 10, 2013Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 22% |
| 2021 | 25 | 89% |
| 2020 | 8 | 44% |
| 2019 | 6 | 18% |
| 2018 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 1 | 11% |
| 2015 | 2 | 40% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2012 | 19 | 61% |
| 2011 | 27 | 59% |
| 2010 | 20 | 49% |
| 2009 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 | 37 | 54% |
| 2007 | 34 | 27% |
| 2006 | 7 | 58% |
| 2005 | 10 | 17% |
| 2004 | 4 | 25% |
| 2003 | 3 | 13% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 1999 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus ES
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus ES
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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