Most common 2006 Lexus LS problems
Share of the 17 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LS complaints by model year
Best LS years: 2013, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2018, 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Lexus LS recalls (1)
Air bags
On 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 assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371, Scion at 1-866-548-1851, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
What 2006 Lexus LS owners say
Wheels & tires
ALL FOUR TIRES DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS 1.On February 10, 2020 we purchased four Goodyear Assurance Weatherready tires from Riverside Garage (19 East Ave., Riverside, 60546 [phone] (see attached receipt) 2.On August 5, 2022 the rear/driver's side tire went flat in Springfield, Illinois during a family visit. We were unable to reinflate the tire. Discount Tire inspected it and found a 12 inch or greater slit and a 1-1/2 inch slit on the inside wall of the tire (see attached photos). The slits revealed white mesh inner membrane. It was unsafe to use, so Discount Tire replaced it. 3.On August 7, 2022, while on route back to Riverside, Illinois from Springfield, Illinois on Interstate 55 we observed a "low tire" light another Assurance tires at rear/passenger side tire. …
In March installed 4 brand new dunlops in my car after driving 13K miles started feeling a shake in the steering wheel the retailer kept rotating and balancing the tire and the issue was still there called dunlop to let them know the issue and called corporate of the retailer after doing the diagnosis they told me that 2 tires are defective and they will replace the tire after that the issue is still there I have been trying to reach to dunlop tires corporate and have been unsuccessful all times gave the gave car to Lexus dealer to diagnose the issue after a road force was performs one of the 2 tires replaced turned out to still be defective and the retailer americas tire in california replaced all 4 tires on my car but the issue is still there I have been trying to reach the americas tire district manager and also have been unsuccessful and they refuse to take responsibility along with …
Speed control & acceleration
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. If this sudden acceleration had occurred on a highway, I am certain that lives would have been lost.
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. After this first impact shifter slipped from park to reverse on own and car went backwards again over cement barrier and walkway and hit car behind and finally came to rest. In going backwards brakes did not again respond. …
2006 Lexus LS engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Large car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Lexus LS a good car?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 LS rates use caution: 2.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the LS at the same age. It is one of the LS years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Lexus LS?
The wheels & tires — 6 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the speed control & acceleration (5) and air bags (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus LS have?
There is 1 recall for the 2006 Lexus LS, the most recent from April 3, 2006 (air bags). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LS?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018 and 2006. See the full Lexus LS years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Lexus LS problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 41,000 miles; 57% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.