2006 Lexus RX Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 31%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Lexus RX, 31% of the 32 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“From what I have been reading on that year and model, there seems to be major issues with the invertors. Like many I was driving on the highway and the vehicle just quits. This put me and many others in a very dangerous situation and I could have been hit at high rates of speed. If as many people are having these issues, then Lexus needs to step up and recall this part before someone gets killed”
NHTSA complaint #11648884, filed 2025-03“My car exploded- huge fire. I was not driving- it had been parked. The fire marshal indicated that it was an electrical problem located near the battery. There we no indicators of any issues. I only had liability on the car- so i am out of luck. but the NYFD inspected. It happened on Wednesday 9/29/21. Was inspected on 9/30.”
NHTSA complaint #11435153, filed 2021-10“There are multiple recalls on my vehicle and I am experiencing all of the recalls Inverter Failer vehicle stalls out alot. Crank shaft pulley is leaking oil and belt from the power steering maybe detached causing vehicle to stall. Inverter Assembly causing the vehicle to stall and become non drivable. Floor carpet cover and retention clips. And my brake master cylinder leaking fluid causing major break problems. Every item i mentioned is recalls for the vehicle i have”
NHTSA complaint #11645809, filed 2025-03“Hello, I had this issue on my Lexus RX400H recently, and it was diagnosed and repaired by a third party auto repair shop at my expense. I want to know if I have any recourse to recover my cost Approx $700. Thanks! VIN Recall Consequence: THE VEHICLE MAY ENTER A FAIL-SAFE/LIMP-HOME MODE THAT LIMITS THE DRIVABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HYBRID SYSTEM WILL SHUT DOWN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. …”
NHTSA complaint #11542555, filed 2023-09“The power steering and hybrid system failed and vehicle completely stopped in middle of busy freeway with no prior warnings or issues before. The safety of my son and I, and others around me during the abrupt stop of the engine. I could not move out of way. The vehicle has been serviced for this exact issue during a recall campaign lasting from 2011 to 2014. Ten years later and it is still happening! There were NO warning lamps or messages or symptoms prior to this failure. It just passed vehicle inspections for the year”
NHTSA complaint #11631799, filed 2024-12Related service bulletins
- 10179691Aug 4, 2020TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition…
- 10164328Jul 1, 2019TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process…
- 10133651Nov 21, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 22, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2014 ? 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be…
- 10131835Mar 23, 2017Dealer Daily: Rev March 23, 2017 Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
- 10131834Mar 22, 2017Warranty Policy Bulletin POL14-11: REVISED December 10, 2014: Toyota has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of…
- 10131833Mar 22, 2017Dealer Daily: Voluntary Extension of Warranty Coverage for Cracked and/or Sticky/Melting Dashboards (Instrument Panels) as a Result of Heat or Humidity.
- 10134373Dec 17, 2015WPB: Background: Lexus has received reports where some vehicles may exhibit cracked and/or sticky/melting dashboards as a result of heat or humidity. In Mid-December, 2014 Lexus…
- 10058268May 29, 2015Lexus 2003-2008 gx 470, 2006-2008 is, 2007-2008 es 350, 2007 ls460, 2004-2006 rx 330, 2007-2009 rx 350, 2005-2008 rx 400h. This tsb contains owner notification letter. Select…
- 10205331Jul 7, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Jul 4, 2014Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 58% |
| 2025 | 6 | 27% |
| 2024 | 19 | 32% |
| 2023 | 10 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 21% |
| 2021 | 4 | 6% |
| 2020 | 4 | 9% |
| 2019 | 6 | 18% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 14% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2013 | 3 | 16% |
| 2012 | 3 | 25% |
| 2011 | 4 | 14% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 5 | 7% |
| 2007 | 9 | 16% |
| 2006 | 10 | 31% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2006 Lexus RX
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Lexus RX
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology