Lexus Recall 06V-096: Air bags

Affected: 2006 Lexus GS, 2006 Lexus IS, 2004–2006 Lexus LS and 6 more. Filed with NHTSA on April 3, 2006, covering about 133 vehicles.

The problem

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. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas May be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.

The risk

This May increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign06V-096 (06V096000)
Manufacturer number60B 6LB
ManufacturerToyota Motor Corporation
ComponentAir bags
Report dateApril 3, 2006
Owners notifiedApril 6, 2006
Vehicles affected133
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 06V-096 repair free?

Yes. Lexus dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 133 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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.