Most common 2006 Lexus SC problems
Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus SC complaints by model year
Best SC years: 2003, 2004, 2006. Compare all years →
2006 Lexus SC recalls (2)
Air bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015 that they are recalling certain model year 2004 Sequoia vehicles manufactured August 18, 2003, to August 19, 2004, and 2003-2004 Tundra vehicles manufactured March 18, 2003, to August 25, 2004.
Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-285 are under a Do Not Drive advisory.
Air bags
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) notified the agency on May 13, 2015, that they are recalling 2005-2007 Lexus SC, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sequoia, and Pontiac Vibe, and 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra vehicles that were originally sold, or ever registered, in Florida, along the Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Hawaii,…
Remedy: 2003-2004 Corolla and Corolla Matrix vehicles that are recalled under both 15V-043 and 15V-286 are under a Do Not Drive advisory.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2006 Lexus SC:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
2006 Lexus SC engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 23 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2006 Lexus SC a good car?
Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2006 SC rates few complaints: 20% fewer complaints than a typical year of the SC at the same age. It is one of the best SC years by this measure. 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 SC?
The air bags — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2006 Lexus SC have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2006 Lexus SC, the most recent from May 13, 2015 (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 SC?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2003, 2004 and 2006. See the full Lexus SC years comparison.
At what mileage do 2006 Lexus SC problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 22,000 miles; 100% 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.