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2006 Lexus IS 350 Air bags Problems

Complaints
17about this part
Share
18%of 93 total for the year
Median mileage
84,500miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Lexus IS 350, 18% of the 93 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 2 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- took my car to the Lexus dealership in honolulu hi for the recall on the passenger side airbag which they claimed it was completed and resolved. Two days later the airbag light on dash would blink. I called them to let them know and we made an appt. When I took the Lexus back they did a diagnostic test and claimed the drivers side airbag needed to be repaired at a $4,000.00. I feel it should be repaired at $0.00. If you can, please help. The service manager there is not helpful at all.”

NHTSA complaint #11036002, filed 2017-10, 80,000 miles

“The airbag light on the cluster is on. Happened randomly one morning upon start up of vehicle and hasn't went away even after resetting the battery. I and several other 2nd generation is owners from club Lexus have the same issue and it is attributed to a loose wire harness. In the event of a collision there's a high risk that the airbag will not deploy. Please fix this as this is a serious and fatal issue. It was a fairly well know issues amongst is owners and this I feel that Lexus should be responsible for the fix.”

NHTSA complaint #10882267, filed 2016-07, 125,000 miles

“Dashboard and door panels are melting causing the plastic to shine and cast a reflection on the windshield causing poor vision. In addition the passenger airbag may not work properly as the dash has melted within the area the airbag should deploy.”

NHTSA complaint #11103387, filed 2018-06, 33,000 miles

“Wiring harness defect renders srs/seatbelt pretension system inoperable. Lexus refuses to replace wiring harness without charging $3,000. The issue is listed under a TSB by Lexus and was known to them.”

NHTSA complaint #11124573, filed 2018-09, 93,000 miles

“Vehicle was stationary and sat overnight. Upon starting car srs light came on and was diagnosed with trouble code DTC 1861 that resulted in a knee squib malfunction due to a wiring harness issue. This requires a new wiring harness that will cost over $2500. Lexus knows this is an issue as they have issued a TSB for it but refuses to issue a recall or do it as a goodwill service. This is a major safety issue especially due to Lexus realizing there is an issue but refusing to step up and correct the issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11072463, filed 2018-02, 141,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2011240%
2010675%
20081033%
20071325%
20061718%

Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS 350

Body and structure
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
18 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS 350

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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