2006 Lexus LS Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,440miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 2006 Lexus LS, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,440 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“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“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 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 LS 2004–2006, Toyota Prius 2004–2006, Scion TC 2005–2006 +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…
- 10019700Mar 28, 2006Special service campaign (ssc) - 6lb (supplemental restraint system (srs) airbag replacement). Due to improper assembly of the airbag inflator, which is incorporated into the srs…
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus LS
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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