2006 Lexus GS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 2006 Lexus GS, and owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 2006 Lexus GS
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Delivery (fuel system)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel…
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Master cylinder (service brakes)
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on november 15, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and lexus at…
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Engine and engine cooling
Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during february 2009. Owners may contact toyota/lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. The recall began on december 15, 2007. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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Seat belts: front
On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on april 21, 2006. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
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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. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may…
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.
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Lexus GS have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 103,174 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 9 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“6.The crash involved complex vehicle systems that may have been manipulated using advanced techniques. I have it documented as a PDF files, can email anytime...”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 24, 2025 · Unknown or other
“I have been facing transmission issues that require the vehicle to shift up to move even at low speeds, with the transmission shifting either hard or smoothly, and often unnecessarily to a higher gear”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2024 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Lexus GS (GS 300 4WD, GS 300/GS 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 23–27 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3/4.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus GS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Lexus GS | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Lexus GS | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 Lexus GS | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Lexus GS | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 Lexus GS | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Lexus GS | 6 | 44 |
| 2007 Lexus GS | 2 | 25 |
| 2008 Lexus GS | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 Lexus GS | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 Lexus GS | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Lexus GS | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Lexus GS | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 Lexus GS | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Lexus GS | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 Lexus GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Lexus GS | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 Lexus GS | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lexus GS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2006 Lexus GS
How do I know if my 2006 Lexus GS has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 2006 Lexus GS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V096000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.