2006 Lexus IS Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 143 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 149,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Lexus IS, 3% of the 143 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 149,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“My car was leaking gas and has fuel vapor smells inside the cabin. Strong smell of gas and when I started my car gas would leak alot. The recall number was (11v029000) and I was told I wasn't eligible for this. I had to bring my car to a local shop to get this checked out and they charged me $300 labor and $300 for the part. I am really frustrated about this situation. Please help”
NHTSA complaint #11364245, filed 2020-10, 140,000 miles“Vehicle just turned over 100,000 miles. 6-2020 upon a morning start, the vehicle had trouble starting up almost as if it had fuel starvation. I cranked the vehicle up a few more times it was ok it turned on. Upon driving the vehicle had extremely unreliable acceleration , very had sputtering from and to stop lights this was from my commute to work. The vehicle had become unpredictable, some days it would act like that some days it wouldn't. This started to bother me as I rarely worry about situations unless they're dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354201, filed 2020-09, 101,161 miles“Fuel fumes noticed coming from under hood after vehicle IS turned off. Mechanic confirms fuel leak from fuel rail near pressure sensor. Mechanic warned of fire concern with active fuel leak. Recall elf performed on vehicle in 2015 that should have prevented leak but now fuel leak IS present.”
NHTSA complaint #11081143, filed 2018-03, 158,400 miles“The contact owned a 2006 Lexus IS350. The contact stated when she started the vehicle, following an oil change vehicle stalled. The contact stated that she had restarted the vehicle and heard an abnormal popping sound from the engine compartment and flames had burst from under the hood. The contact stated that she had smelled the odor of gasoline from her vehicle as she had entered the vehicle. The contact stated that the service station employees extinguished the flames. The contact stated that the fire department was called and a report was filed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11540808, filed 2023-08, 180,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V029000Jan 26, 2011Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure…Covers: Lexus IS 2006–2009, GS 2006–2007
- 07V545000Nov 28, 2007On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as…Covers: Lexus IS 2006, GS 2006
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 33% |
| 2017 | 6 | 55% |
| 2015 | 1 | 11% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 11% |
| 2011 | 1 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 7% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 4 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus IS
43 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsOther or unknown
24 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology