2006 Lexus IS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 18%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 108,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Lexus IS, 18% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 108,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got an accident, try to save deer and fox but brake didn't work properly and dis-balanced the car and my car roll over few time and hit from front and back but no airbag deployed, and stability control didn't work.”
NHTSA complaint #11240222, filed 2019-07, 131,000 miles“The dashboards and interior plastic panels in certain Lexus and toyota models IS melting in high humidity areas. This can cause the passenger airbag to not properly deploy in a collision due to the dashboard degrading. I have filed a complaint with Lexus and asked for a letter stating the degradation of the dashboard will not interfere with the airbag deployment and I was declined. Lexus (toyota) IS actively avoiding this safety issue. I would like to speak with someone from the NHTSA about this safety issue please.”
NHTSA complaint #11104655, filed 2018-06, 33,356 miles“The vehicle had the front airbags replaced under a national recall. After having the recall done, I received, by usps mail, a customer support program notification - zlj sent to me from the manufacturer describing an extended warranty, as issues have occurred with the new drivers side knee airbag inflator triggering the srs light to come on after the work was done based on faulty crimping. This vehicle IS a second vehicle and does not get driven very often. In june of 2020, I noticed the airbag light coming on intermittently when first starting the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11353205, filed 2020-09, 59,700 miles“The passenger side airbag warning light on my vehicle turned on. When I took my vehicle to Lexus for a recall I had them check why the light was on. They told me the air bag wiring harness needs to be replaced at a cost of $2546. They also said this IS a common issue that Lexus IS well aware of and issued a TSB for it in 2008 but would only cover the repair under the initial warranty period because they had not received enough complaints to make a recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10595561, filed 2014-06, 146,000 miles“The airbag light IS now constantly displaying red on my dashboard. Nalley Lexus of smyrna ga stated that there IS a short in the wire harness and it needs to be repaired at a cost of $3300 or the airbags will not work in the event of a crash. From reading online in the Lexus owners blogs, this IS very common and I have read in the forums that Lexus, in 2006, 2007, installed a wiring harness that was too short. The harness plugs become loose and in some cases the wire insulation becomes chafed and shorts out the airbag system. …”
NHTSA complaint #10617994, filed 2014-07, 108,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V096000Apr 3, 2006On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag…Covers: Lexus IS 2006, Toyota Prius 2004–2006, Lexus LS 2004–2006 +6 more
Related service bulletins
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this…
- 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…
- 10060828Jan 30, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 18% |
| 2014 | 1 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 8 | 44% |
| 2011 | 7 | 47% |
| 2010 | 16 | 39% |
| 2009 | 4 | 10% |
| 2008 | 21 | 21% |
| 2007 | 22 | 18% |
| 2006 | 26 | 18% |
| 2004 | 3 | 30% |
| 2003 | 4 | 33% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus IS
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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