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2006 Lexus IS 250 Air bags Problems

Complaints
46about this part
Share
24%of 189 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Lexus IS 250, 24% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Takata recall - we are in zone a . Received recall notice advising no person should sit in passenger seat due to risk of injury or death.. Contacted dealer and Lexus (ca) told the fix will likely not be available until early 2017. Would like to sell the car.. But can't sell until airbag defect is repaired; we are unable to use the car until the defect is repaired...”

NHTSA complaint #10927693, filed 2016-11, 130,000 miles

“I drove my car to work with no abnormal lights on the dash. After working 7 hours I returned to my car and started it after a few seconds I looked up to notice the airbag light was illuminated. I turned the car off waited a few seconds and started it again and the light is still on. I have read that this is a common issue with the airbag wiring harness and can cost up to $3500 to repair.”

NHTSA complaint #10745559, filed 2015-08, 107,980 miles

“Takata recall no communication since first quarter 2016 general recall notice. Nothing. My car is zone a houston texas 2006 model year. Manufacturer Lexus gets an f grade for not telling me when or how my car will be fixed for a serious safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10957313, filed 2017-02, 36,000 miles

“We had our Lexus smogged and the airbag light was on when we picked it up. We took it to the Lexus dealer and they said it is the wiring harness. $3500 to repair. This is not a component that is supposed to fail, so Lexus should be responsible for the fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10896126, filed 2016-08, 58,380 miles

“My 2006 Lexus IS 250 awd was at a local dealership for additional recall work, and other maintenance. When I picked up the car, the airbag light was on. Note: they confirmed it was not on upon initial inspection. I never left the lot and was put in another car. The dealer determined that there was a short in the airbag wiring harness, and they claimed they did not do it. They directed me to Lexus corporate. …”

NHTSA complaint #10563163, filed 2014-02, 123,200 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015319%
2014823%
2013240%
20121059%
20112067%
20102665%
20092042%
20083830%
20075224%
20064624%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS 250

Body and structure
53 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS 250

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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