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Lexus GSModel year report

2006 Lexus GS Problems

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
110,000miles, 25 complaints with mileage
Recalls
6campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.0L 6-cyl RWD · 19 city / 27 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Lexus GS (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lexus GS. The part named most often is visibility, with 10 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine (9) and electrical system (6). 25 of the complaints include a mileage, and 16% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 110,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 44 technical service bulletins for this model year. Visibility complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Steering (2), Suspension (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Forward collision avoidance (1), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “My rearview mirror is complete deteriorated to a point that it can no longer see any object in the mirror. It has become a safety issue the replacement mirror will cost more than $1800 from Lexus it is a safety device not like radio or power window. We bought a Lexus not pinto. What a disappointment!”

NHTSA complaint #11245109, filed 2019-08, 123,000 miles

Engine: “I took my vehicle into Lexus and they confirmed there was a problem with this exact year and make and model for the cars engine misfiring. Lexus has acknowledged there was a campaign to fix this very issue and have confirmed my car needs the work done but has said they will be of no service to me. This problem has been fixed for other customers in the same situation but I feel as though Lexus is directly ignoring me for a serious problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10690583, filed 2015-02, 51,000 miles

Electrical system: “Hello everyone -- I have 06 Lexus gs300. I had a rebuilt transmission, new valve six solenoids. Because I had harsh on the 2 to 1 downshift. That didn't fixed the problem, and they told me about the ecu the new computer will cost me $1550 on top of the $2200 I had to pay for the transmission and labor too. Their should be a recall notice. How can we alert Lexus of this problem and shift the cost to them for their repairs?”

NHTSA complaint #11292464, filed 2020-01, 138,000 miles

Exterior lighting: “My vehicle head light flickers on and off. When it flickers out, if you turn the light switch off and on, it turns the light back on. The light may stay on or flicker back out without knowing. I had the light bulb replaced, costing $275.00 thinking that was the issue. Weeks later, I was notified by a random person the same light was out. Again, turning the switch on and off, allowed the light to turn on, but later flickering out and on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10567878, filed 2014-03, 115,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

16% of the 25 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 80,000 and 133,730 miles.

8%0–100%10–258%25–508%50–758%75–10052%100–15016%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (25 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 110,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2006 Lexus GS version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GS 300/GS 430 RWD3.0L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192722$3,750
GS 300/GS 430 RWD4.3L 8-cyl6-speed automatic162319$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2006 Lexus GS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 44 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 44 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20165—2—19—Not enough data
20131971,0000—31—Stable
20101050,0000—23—Not enough data
200815105,5000———Falling
200725102,6002——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200644110,0006—22Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus GS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lexus GS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2006 Lexus GS is reported most often?

Visibility is named most often, in 10 complaints (23% of the total), followed by engine with 9.

Has the 2006 Lexus GS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus GS get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Lexus GS (GS 300/GS 430, 3.0L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,750 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Lexus GS reported?

Among the 25 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 110,000 miles and the middle half falls between 80,000 and 133,730 miles; 16% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.