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2006 Lexus LS Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
37,985miles, 14 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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
19 mpgcombined, 4.3L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 23 hwy

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

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lexus LS. The part named most often is tires, with 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (5) and air bags (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 37,985 miles. Of all complaints, 6 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 48 technical service bulletins for this model year. Tires complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Vehicle speed control complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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 (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1).

Example complaints

Tires: “All four tires were worn out and air was keep out continuously starting around 25,000 miles. Couldn't find the reason until almost 30,000 miles even took a look several times. Finally I found all four tires got severe wear on inside tread which exposed wire thread. The fact I'd like to complaint is we,consumer can not easy to find out those problem until either tire flat completely or blow out while driving or until lift-up in service shop or until we have tragedy accident. …”

NHTSA complaint #10253252, filed 2008-12, 25,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: “At approximately 2:00 pm on jan. 5, 2020, I was driving my 2006 Lexus LS 430 in a residential area in bethesda, md. I decided to turn around. I turned right into a driveway (at a low speed) with the brake pedal applied. Suddenly, and without warning, the car accelerated wildly, making a great deal of engine noise, as the throttle appeared to be wide open. Thankfully I hit a near-by tree and two front air bags deployed. A homeowner called the police, and an ambulance took me to the emergency room at a nearby hospital. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299414, filed 2020-01, 140,000 miles

Air bags: “Pulled car into lined parking space, placed car in park, turned car off (keyless ignition smart key on dash turned to left/off position, about to get out of car, just started to take seat belt off when car started up, went uncontrollably forward over cement parking barrier and cement walkway and hit parked vehicle on other side of lot, all the while shifter in park position and foot on brake, tried to keep car straight, but would not respond and veered to the right. …”

NHTSA complaint #10171086, filed 2006-10, 4,880 miles

Brakes: “After new brakes installed by Lexus 11/03/2009, brakes became grabby. When front wheels were wet as in after washing, brakes would make a loud groaning noise & lock the driver front wheel causing car to pull to left. After numerous complaints to Lexus, problem still not resolved as of 07/05/2011. Lexus continues to contend that this is normal...even to include the wheel locking...because it is wet. Speed to test essentially rolling only... Almost hit a pole in parking lot when stepping on brake after washing.”

NHTSA complaint #10411289, filed 2011-07, 29,558 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 71,000 miles.

21%0–100%10–2536%25–5021%50–757%75–1007%100–1507%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 37,985 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.

20062008332011201520192022
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 LS 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
LS 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 LS → · 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. 48 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 48 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20215—1—28—Not enough data
2018158,3002—28—Rising
20165122,0000—20—Not enough data
20136—0—20—Not enough data
2012532,5000—20—Not enough data
20119135,0000—20—Not enough data
2010840,0000———Not enough data
20091358,0000———Not enough data
20084375,0001——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20074599,0901——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20061737,9851—19—Falling
2005520,1751———Not enough data
2004837,9191———Not enough data
2002778,6700———Not enough data

All Lexus LS model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Lexus LS have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2006 Lexus LS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Tires is named most often, in 5 complaints (29% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 5.

Has the 2006 Lexus LS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2006 Lexus LS get?

The EPA rates the 2006 Lexus LS (LS 430, 4.3L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 37,985 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 71,000 miles; 57% 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.